Catheterization

Arrow International, a subsidiary of Teleflex, has issued a recall of its radial artery and arterial line catheterization kits due to increased resistance that may cause injury to the vessel wall, vasospasm, embolism or death.

The subset of patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism who had hemodynamic collapse had an in-hospital mortality rate of 42%, according to a retrospective analysis of a large registry.

A novel deep learning algorithm applied to a single preoperative ECG improved risk prediction for death after cardiac surgery and other inpatient procedures for a large cohort, researchers reported.

A consensus statement outlines best practices and competencies for cardiac catheterization in pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease, reflecting an evolution in practice for patients with unique procedural requirements.

PHILADELPHIA — An artificial intelligence-enabled ECG was associated with shorter time from ECG to catheterization laboratory entry in patients with suspected STEMI, according the results of the ARISE study.

Early data show that thoracic duct decompression with a novel catheter-based system on top of IV loop diuretics safely lowered congestion in patients with acute decompensated HF compared with diuretics alone.

Data from a new study suggested a new standard cutoff for determining urinary tract infections in febrile children undergoing bladder catheterization, according to results published in Pediatrics.

One celebrated advance to come from transcatheter aortic valve replacement is the evolution of a multidisciplinary heart team, utilizing skill sets of interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to drive better outcomes for patients.

Bendit Technologies announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its steerable microcatheter platform for treatment in the neurologic, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

CHICAGO — A higher rate of urinary tract infection and longer length of stay were seen in patients who received routine indwelling catheterization during total hip arthroplasty, according to findings of a retrospective study.