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

DAIC

It enrolled 162 subjects at 30 centers with three patient populations – non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion (NIVL), post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and acute deep vein thrombosis (aDVT). Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.”

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Prospective Multicenter International Registry of Ultrasound-Facilitated Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-High and High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism (KNOCOUT PE)

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Principal safety outcomes were independently adjudicated International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis major bleeding at 72 hours post-treatment and mortality within 12 months of treatment. One patient experienced worsening of a preexisting subdural hematoma after USCDT and therapeutic anticoagulation, which ultimately required surgery.

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Application of IMB model in preventing venous thromboembolism in elderly lung cancer patients

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The scores of the Venous Thrombosis Knowledge, Participation in Thrombosis Prevention Willingness and Behavior Questionnaire, and Quality of Life Measurement Scale (QLQ-C30) were compared before the intervention and after three months.

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Abstract WP143: Comparative Analysis of Patient Reported Outcomes in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis and Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Introduction:The majority of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) achieve functional independence (modified Rankin Score [mRS] 0-2), although many continue to experience residual symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP143-AWP143, February 1, 2025.

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

DAIC

Patients with heart failure often experience reduced mobility, quality of life and ability to work; the disease also represents a significant public health care burden. However, there are shortcomings associated with LVAD implantation: complications include infection, blood clotting (thrombosis), stroke and bleeding.

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Taskforce Develops New Standards to Monitor Adults with Heart Valve Disease

DAIC

Previous studies about heart valve disease have focused on procedural or device outcomes, and less on patient-centered and disease-related outcomes that are relevant to patients physical and mental well-being and quality of life.

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Abstract 4141755: New internet-based warfarin anticoagulation management approach after mechanical heart valve replacement: prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Circulation

However, it subjects patients to lifelong warfarin therapy after MHVR, with the attendant risk of bleeding and thrombosis. The percentage of time in the therapeutic range (TTR) was used as the primary outcome while bleeding, thrombosis, and other events were the secondary outcomes.Results:A total of 721 patients were enrolled.