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New technology for preventing restenosis
Thu 4-Feb-2010
New devices for debulking chronic occlusions emerge every year. To date, no single device is able to achieve the removal of the occlusion material in its entirety, as further angioplasty is needed. However, there are some devices on the horizon that show promise in moving towards a solution for heavily calcified lesions.
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The future of covered stents
Thu 4-Feb-2010
In recent years, the implantation of covered stents has emerged as a strategy for the treatment of occlusions in the superficial femoral artery. In several smaller studies, covered stenting of the superficial femoral artery has shown superior patency at two years after intervention.
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What is the role of drug-eluting balloons?
Thu 4-Feb-2010
Experts say that the technology is promising, but it is too early to say that that the arrival of drug-eluting balloons is the next big landmark in interventional therapy.
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Endovascular repair of ruptured aneurysms shows 27% reduction in mortality compared to open surgery
Tue 19-Jan-2010
Study presented at the ISET 2010 compared the results of 25 patients who underwent EVAR to 33 who underwent open surgery.
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Endobag may prevent endoleaks
Tue 19-Jan-2010
A new type of EVAR device that treats the entire aneurysm – a bag instead of a tube – could solve some of the problems of endografts, including leaking and shifting of the device.
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Video: Marc Bosiers identifies the patient group which will benefit from the Zilver PTX drug-eluting stent
Thu 3-Dec-2009
Marc Bosiers, vascular surgeon, Dendermonde, Belgium, describes the best approaches to peripheral artery disease and the use of the new device.
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Video: Jos van den Berg on how peripheral artery disease affects an ageing population
Thu 3-Dec-2009
Jos van den Berg, radiologist, Lugano, Switzerland, is interviewed on the meaning of the disease for an ageing population, risk factors, screening and management.
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Unacceptable major amputation rates widespread
Wed 15-Jul-2009
“Too many legs are lost today that should not be," writes Roger Greenhalgh.
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TASC II guidelines are little help in practice
Tue 14-Apr-2009
Luciano Pedrini, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy, takes TASC II to task
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Isolated phlebectomy leads to reduction in volume of reflux Isolated phlebectomy leads to reduction in volume of reflux
Fri 30-Oct-2009
Isolated phlebectomy led to a modification in reflux in the great saphenous vein, with a significant reduction in duration and peak velocity.
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BioInvent recruits final cohort for the phase II trial of the anticoagulant TB-402
Wed 23-Sep-2009
The phase II study is a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open label trial evaluating TB-402 for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis after knee surgery.
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Foam sclerotherapy is the cheapest treatment for reflux Foam sclerotherapy is the cheapest treatment for reflux
Tue 1-Sep-2009
“This study demonstrated that the cost of varicose vein surgery varies hugely, depending on the choice of treatment modality and strategy,” says Manjit Gohel.
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Recurrence after foam no more frequent than surgery Recurrence after foam no more frequent than surgery
Fri 28-Aug-2009
After five years, recurrence following ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins is no more frequent than following surgery.
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Office-based treatment is effective and well tolerated Office-based treatment is effective and well tolerated
Tue 25-Aug-2009
Office-based treatment of varicose veins produces excellent results, concluded a study presented by Matthew Metcalfe, London, UK, at the European Venous Forum.
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Roy Greenberg Roy Greenberg
From fenestrated grafts, new medical devices and patents, Roy Greenberg, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA, is now also au fait with the Wii and talking about Pokemon, thanks to his children. He told Vascular News all about his fascination with human physiology, imaging, and fish tanks!
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Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs, Chairman and Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands, told Vascular News about his foray into the world of vascular surgery, his most memorable case, the advice he always follows, and golf!
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John Mannick John Mannick
Vascular News talks to John Mannick of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital about entering vascular surgery by the toss of a coin, and winning recognition from the Society of University Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
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Michel Makaroun Michel Makaroun
Vascular News talks to Michel Makaroun, Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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Cordis launches Aquatrack
Thu 4-Feb-2010
Cordis Corporation, a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of interventional vascular technology, recently announced that the Aquatrack hydrophilic nitinol guidewire, a high-performance 0.035” guidewire for physicians performing complex percutaneous interventions, has received CE marking. Cordis Corporation has an exclusive worldwide agreement with Argon Medical, the product’s manufacturer, to market and distribute Aquatrack.
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Adapt carotid stent and Monorail delivery system
Thu 4-Feb-2010
At LINC 2010, Ralf Langhoff, angiologist, Berlin, Germany, introduced Boston Scientific’s new Adapt carotid stent and Monorail delivery system.
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Gore announces first human implants of the next generation Conformable Gore TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis in the United States
Thu 4-Feb-2010
The first implants were performed by Joseph Van Camp at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, and Clifford Buckley assisted by Ruth Bush at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
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FDA accepts first of six modules of pre-market approval filing for Aorfix
Tue 15-Sep-2009
This is the first of four modules covering required preclinical testing for the device. Lombard is planning to submit the next three modules with preclinical testing in the first half of 2010.
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