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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

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Impacting 25 million people globally [1], deep venous disease results from venous thromboembolism, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein [2]. Venography versus intravascular ultrasound for diagnosing and treating iliofemoral vein obstruction. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease [2].

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

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Before the procedure, patients should have an electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to check the heart’s rhythm and function. Some patients need computed tomography or transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude the presence of a blood clot in the heart. The risk of death is extremely low (0.05-0.1%).

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Medical Imaging Emerging Trends in 2021

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The acceleration in technological innovation has brought a significant transformation in the medical device industry. Identify accumulated blood clots that can result in heart diseases, cancer, or emphysema. Businesswire suggests that the global market for medical imaging was valued at $39.94 Billion in 2020.