Endovascular Thrombectomy
Intensive BP lowering did not improve functional outcomes after EVT for stroke
Intensive BP lowering after successful endovascular thrombectomy for acute anterior circulation ischemic stroke did not improve 90-day functional outcomes vs. standard BP control, a speaker reported.
Endovascular thrombectomy leads to better outcomes at 12 months in acute ischemic stroke
In those with acute ischemic stroke, endovascular thrombectomy was associated with better overall outcomes at 12 months compared with standard medical treatment alone, according to research from The Lancet Neurology.
World’s first minimally invasive deep venous ‘stent cleaner’ shows real-world promise
In March, Steven Abramowitz, MD, a surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, completed the world’s first procedures to treat deep venous stent thrombosis using a novel minimally invasive thrombectomy catheter.
FDA approves endovascular catheter for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism
Temple University announced that a endovascular catheter, invented at its Lewis Katz School of Medicine and developed by Thrombolex, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.
Endovascular thrombectomy improves functional outcomes in large ischemic stroke
Endovascular thrombectomy with standard medical care was associated with better functional outcomes than medical care alone in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large-vessel occlusion, according to study results.
Systolic BP should not inform decision to withhold, delay endovascular thrombectomy
High or low systolic blood pressure on hospital admission did not negate the effects of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with ischemic stroke, although higher levels were associated with worse functional outcomes.
EVT for large vessel ischemic stroke less likely in patients with osteoarthritis
Despite similar outcomes following endovascular thrombectomy anterior large vessel ischemic stroke, patients with osteoarthritis were 22.5% less likely to undergo EVT compared with those without it, researchers reported.
Intensive BP control harmful after endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
In patients who had endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with large-vessel occlusion, intensive systolic BP control to less than 120 mm Hg was linked with poor outcomes after the procedure, researchers reported.
Steerable microcatheter nets FDA 510(k) clearance for neurologic, peripheral, coronary use
Bendit Technologies announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its steerable microcatheter platform for treatment in the neurologic, peripheral and coronary vasculature.
Pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis shows promise in PE
Pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis using an endovascular catheter was safe and effective in patients with pulmonary embolism, according to interim results of the RESCUE trial presented at VIVA 21.