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Imperative Care Expands Precision Thrombectomy Portfolio

DAIC

The catheter is designed to elevate care for patients with venous thrombosis, a serious condition caused by a blood clot forming in the veins of the legs or abdomen that can have a life-threatening impact if left untreated. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the 82 cm version of its Symphony 16F catheter.

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

DAIC

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]. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease [2]. Deep venous anatomy and obstructions can present a multitude of complexities and mechanical challenges. “Duo

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

DAIC

million Department of Defense grant awarded to the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Yaxin Wang, PhD (seated left), O.H. As an alternative therapeutic option, LVAD heart pumps have been implanted to help patients with end-stage heart failure sustain blood circulation in the body. Through a new four-year, $7.8

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Women and Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Catheter-based Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism According to REAL-PE Analysis Presented at SCAI 2024

DAIC

Parikh, MD Analysis “Although this data demonstrates the value of real-world data in the assessments of new technologies in which randomized data are not always available, there is still work that needs to be done to evaluate the current utilization of advanced therapies for PE in underrepresented patient populations,” said Sahil A.

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Aneurysms can form in any blood vessel, but they occur most commonly in the aorta (aortic aneurysm) which is the main blood vessel leaving the heart: Thoracic aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm Venous Diseases & Blood Clots Varicose Veins: Bulging, swollen, purple, ropy veins seen just under your skin.