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Arteriovenous coupler for structural hypertension poised for sham-controlled study
WASHINGTON – A new device may be the best opportunity yet to achieve sustained blood pressure control in individuals aged 60 years and older,...
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When STEMI door-to-balloon times deteriorate
WASHINGTON – With small deviations in process over time, delays build in the emergency treatment of ST segment elevation MI.
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Protocol speeds thrombectomy stroke patients from primary centers
HOUSTON – The novel protocol produced significant improvements in treatment speed and outcomes.
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Patient transfer before thrombectomy worsens stroke outcomes
HOUSTON – Two studies indicate that drip and ship may not be the most time-effective way to treat acute ischemic stroke patients who are...
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The percutaneous mitral valve replacement pipe dream
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Percutaneous mitral valve replacement may never be more than niche therapy.
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Point/Counterpoint: Is endograft PAA repair durable?
Should endovascular repair be the preferred approach over traditional surgery for popliteal artery aneurysm?
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Monofilament suture works best for cesarean closure
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Prediction: LVADs will rule end-stage heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Will mechanical circulatory support ultimately surpass heart transplantation?
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Hydrogel coils improve outcomes in medium-sized intracranial aneurysms
HOUSTON – Use of hydrogel coils for medium-sized intracranial aneurysms cut the rate of adverse outcomes by about 9% vs. bare platinum coils.
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Robotic PCI success rates higher with radial access
WASHINGTON – Registry data shows higher success rate for radial versus femoral access in robotic percutaneous coronary interventions.
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VIDEO: Clot aspiration equals retrieval for ischemic stroke
HOUSTON – The French ASTER trial shows that clot aspiration may be as good as stent retriever thrombectomy in treating large-vessel acute ischemic...