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The catheterization lab channel includes content related to interventional technologies for coronary and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Other cath lab transcatheter device technologies covered on this page included percutaneous treatment for stroke, venous interventions, heart valves, hypertension, heart failure and percutenous coronary interventions (PCI).

Videos | Cath Lab

Imran Ahmad, M.D., medical director of interventional cardiology, explains some of the new technologies his labs have ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Portola Pharmaceuticals' Andexxa, the first antidote indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis), when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.
Feature | Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapies

May 7, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Portola Pharmaceuticals' Andexxa, the first ...

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An 3D echo view of a Neovasc Tiara transcatheter mitral valve. This valve is currently in clinical trials and is ahead of most of the TMVR devices in development.
Feature | Heart Valve Technology | Dave Fornell, Editor

May 4, 2018 — Transcatheter valve technology has been advancing very quickly and the links to aggregated content from ...

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Technology | Drug-Eluting Balloons

May 3, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication for the Medtronic In.Pact Admiral ...

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Technology | Intravascular Imaging

May 2, 2018 — Conavi Medical Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ...

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News | Heart Valve Technology

May 1, 2018 — Edwards Lifesciences Corp.announced that it received CE Mark for the Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve ...

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Intravascular Lithotripsy May Offer Solution for Calcified Coronary Lesions. Shockwave Medical technology uses sonic bursts to break up calcium in coronary arteries.
Feature | Dave Fornell, Editor

Here is the list of the most popular articles and videos on the Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) magazine ...

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A patient case study showing a venous ulcer formation 18 months following thermal ablation varicose vein treatment in the GSV. The patient was treated with Varithena polidocanol endovenous microfoam chemical-ablation. Images show baseline prior to treatment (right), followed by one, four and six weeks after treatment. The treatment is also called sclerotherapy.
Feature | Venous Therapies | Tif Siragusa, M.D.

The introduction of thermal ablation revolutionized the treatment of varicose veins, yet recurrence remains a stubborn ...

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News | Stents Peripheral

April 27, 2018 — Intact Vascular Inc. recently closed a Series C financing totaling $20 million. This financing is ...

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News | FFR Technologies

April 25, 2018 — HeartFlow Inc. announced that the National Health Service (NHS) England has chosen the HeartFlow FFRct ...

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News | Embolic Protection Devices

April 20, 2018 — Emerging medical device company Emboline Inc. announced it has completed a Series B funding round ...

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A CT scan assessment of the femoral access route challenges for a recent Central DuPage Hospital TAVR candidate. This image and the measurements were discussed by the heart team during its weekly meeting to determine if the TAVR delivery catheters could navigate the disease femoral artery and what options might best serve this patient.
Feature | Heart Valve Technology | Dave Fornell

While there is fear by many about the trend of hospitals consolidating into larger healthcare systems, one advantage ...

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360 Photos | Cath Lab

A 360 degree view of the newest cath lab at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill., located in ...

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A transcaval access TAVR procedure, showing a guide wire in the vena cava and a snare located in the aorta to pull the guide wire through.
Feature | Heart Valve Technology | Dave Fornell

Patient selection for who is best suited for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure is partly based ...

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News | Cath Lab

April 18, 2018 — Many of the world’s leading interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular professionals will convene ...

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