Angioplasty, Outcomes and Ultrasound

Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

DAIC

APRIL 11, 2024

The study, called IVUS-DCB, is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the clinical benefits of using IVUS in angioplasty procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition in which plaque builds up in arteries in the legs. Half were randomly assigned to receive IVUS plus angiography and half received angiography alone.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Ultrasound Angioplasty Plaque

Comparison of IVUS-Guided vs. Angiography-Guided Angioplasty for the Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon in the Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Disease

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 8, 2024

The goal of the IVUS-DCB trial was to evaluate intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided drug-coated balloon angioplasty compared with angiography-guided drug-coated balloon angioplasty among patients with femoropopliteal artery disease.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty Ultrasound Outcomes Article

Medtronic Releases Atherectomy Studies at VIVA 2024

DAIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Venita Chandra, director of vascular surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, showed that DA followed by DCB achieved a significantly lower provisional stent rate with comparable safety and efficacy outcomes compared to standard predilatation prior to DCB, making it a viable alternative for treating long and highly calcified lesions.

Stents

Stents Stent Angioplasty Peripheral Arterial Disease

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Andreas Grüntzig was a German cardiologist best known for being the first to develop successful balloon angioplasty for expanding lumens of narrowed arteries. Improving patient care and outcomes is what drives my commitment to helping find new solutions in the field.

Cardiothoracic

Cardiothoracic Interventional Cardiology Bicuspid/Mitral Innovation

SCAI, SIR, and SVS Jointly Publish Proceedings from Multispecialty Peripheral IVUS Roundtable

DAIC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Improvements in outcomes following peripheral vascular intervention have lagged compared to other endovascular treatments, such as percutaneous coronary intervention. Ongoing collaboration among these specialties is paramount to improving outcomes for patients worldwide.” Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Ultrasound Angioplasty Interventional Cardiology

American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This year’s theme, “Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All” brings the latest practice-changing breakthroughs, along with top experts debating and discussing outcomes of highly-anticipated clinical trials. 24 from April 6 - 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Aortic valve

Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure

Abstract 4140682: Clinical Case: Flipping the Script: Tackling CAD in Dextrocardia During Cardiac Catheterization

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

After guidewire crossing, balloon angioplasty was performed, and a drug-eluting stent was deployed. An intravascular ultrasound was also performed, which was negative for vessel dissection. The left circumflex had 80% proximal stenosis with minimal luminal irregularities in the mid to distal portion.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Angioplasty Anatomy Angina

Chest pain, resolved. Does it need emergent cath lab activation (some controversy here)? And much much more.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Bedside ultrasound with no apparent wall motion abnormalities, no pericardial effusion, no right heart strain. A comparison of electrocardiographic changes during reperfusion of acute myocardial infarction by thrombolysis or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Aorta briefly viewed, appears normal caliber and diameter.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Anatomy Angina

10 Benefits Of Using The SoftCath Cardiology Software

SoftCath

AUGUST 25, 2021

It ensures better outcomes for the patients and continuous care by eliminating fragmented care with quick and easy information sharing. Reports can be prepared for ultrasound, angioplasty, and TEE with the use of robust analysis. As a result, cardiologists are more focused on their core responsibility.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty Ultrasound Electrophysiology Pacemaker

How to Build Smart Cath Labs in 2022?

SoftCath

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Discussing further, Catheterization Laboratory, also called Cath Lab, is a medical examination room where angiogram, angioplasty, ablation, and implantation of pacemaker are carried out. Ultrasound, TEE, and IVUS play an influential role in dropping the usage of angiographic imaging. Building Smart Cath Labs is highly related to it.

Technology

Technology Innovation Catheterization Laboratory COVID-19

A young peripartum woman with Chest Pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection Dissection of a coronary artery may occur in the context of atherosclerosis, or be iatrogennic during angiography or angioplasty. Often, intravascular ultrasound or intravascular optical coherence tomography is requeried to make the diagnosis. This case occurred 10+ years ago. Lobo et al.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain SCAD STEMI Cardiogenic Shock

Changing trends in the incidence, management and outcomes of coronary artery perforation over an 11-year period: single-centre experience

Open Heart

APRIL 28, 2022

This study aimed to assess the incidence, management and outcomes of CP over time. Factors associated with perforation include CTO or type C lesions and use of IVUS, cutting balloon angioplasty or hydrophilic wires. Methods A single-centre retrospective cohort study of all PCIs performed between January 2010 and December 2020.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty Outcomes Stents Stent

Outpatient vascular care : Good, bad or ugly?

Dr. Anish Koka

JULY 23, 2023

The Times also briefly touches on some other patients of Mustapha who had bad outcomes. A lower extremity arterial ultrasound revealed elevated velocities in the right proximal superficial femoral artery. Mustapha performed multiple procedures on her leg to improve blood flow in an attempt to ward off a future amputation. 12.27.2016.

Vascular Care

Vascular Care Outpatient Peripheral Arterial Disease Stents

Cardiovascular Update

Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

Comparison of IVUS-Guided vs. Angiography-Guided Angioplasty for the Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon in the Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Disease

Medtronic Releases Atherectomy Studies at VIVA 2024

Webinars

El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

SCAI, SIR, and SVS Jointly Publish Proceedings from Multispecialty Peripheral IVUS Roundtable

American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

Abstract 4140682: Clinical Case: Flipping the Script: Tackling CAD in Dextrocardia During Cardiac Catheterization

Chest pain, resolved. Does it need emergent cath lab activation (some controversy here)? And much much more.

10 Benefits Of Using The SoftCath Cardiology Software

How to Build Smart Cath Labs in 2022?

A young peripartum woman with Chest Pain

Changing trends in the incidence, management and outcomes of coronary artery perforation over an 11-year period: single-centre experience

Outpatient vascular care : Good, bad or ugly?

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