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Intravascular Ultrasound Outperforms Angiography for Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

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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.

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Philips Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial for Integrated Single-Device to Treat PAD

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The goal of this pivotal study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using this device that integrates laser atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy in a single device to treat complex, calcified lesions in a single procedure for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), restoring blood flow to their legs.

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

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The roundtable provided a unique opportunity to identify knowledge gaps and discuss how IVUS can enhance our understanding and treatment of peripheral arterial and deep venous pathology." IVUS is a minimally invasive imaging technique that allows physicians to visualize the inside of blood vessels in real-time.