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Despite COVID-19 pressures, hospitals are maintaining emergency cardiac services in majority of cases

The death rate for patients who experienced what is normally a lower-risk heart attack rose sharply during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in England, according to an analysis of NHS data.

4 Aug 2020

COVID-19 associated with serious blood clots in leg arteries

COVID-19 is associated with life-threatening blood clots in the arteries of the legs, according to a study published in Radiology.

16 Jul 2020

Study provides evidence on non-invasive diagnostic procedures for people with suspected CHD

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) used an evidence map to investigate to what extent informative evidence exists on the benefit and harm of the diagnostic procedures "non-invasive computed tomography angiography" (CTA) and "stress MRI" in people with suspected coronary heart disease (CHD).

9 Jul 2020

Early diagnosis of pulmonary embolism could enhance treatment in COVID-19 patients

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit say early diagnosis of a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs led to swifter treatment intervention in COVID-19 patients.

2 Jun 2020

Ten-year follow-up study shows safety and efficacy of TPV device

Ten-year follow-up results of the U.S. Investigational Device Exemption Trial of the Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve were presented today during the SCAI 2020 Scientific Sessions Virtual Conference.

15 May 2020

SCAI releases statement on performance of PCI in ambulatory surgical centers

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) today issued a position statement on the performance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). The document was published in SCAI's official journal, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

15 May 2020

SCAI publishes position statement addressing optimal PCI treatment for complex CAD

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has published a position statement addressing optimal percutaneous coronary intervention treatment of patients with complex coronary artery disease.

14 May 2020

SCAI releases recommendations for managing patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released an expert consensus statement describing recommendations for the management of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

14 May 2020

SCAI releases guidelines for selection of devices in aorto-iliac arterial interventions

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released guidelines that provide a comprehensive review of comparative effectiveness data for devices used in aorto-iliac arterial interventions.

14 May 2020

New guidelines to keep stroke patients and health-care providers safe from COVID-19

To keep patients and health-care providers safe from COVID-19, while providing urgent treatment to stroke patients, extra precautions must be taken, according to new guidelines published in the journal Stroke.

8 May 2020

Experts propose three areas that must be considered when resuming cardiovascular procedures

The American College of Cardiology together with other North American cardiovascular societies has issued a framework for ethically and safely reintroducing invasive cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic tests after the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 May 2020

A systematic framework to reintroduce cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment care during COVID-19

The American Heart Association, together with 14 cardiovascular societies in North America, today issued joint guidance, "Safe Reintroduction of Cardiovascular Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance from North American Society Leadership," to outline a systematic, phased approach to safely reintroducing cardiovascular procedures for diagnosis and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 May 2020

AAN publishes updated practice advisory on closure of common heart defect after stroke

New guidance from the American Academy of Neurology concludes that closure of a common heart defect called a patent foramen ovale may be recommended for some people who have had a stroke.

29 Apr 2020

New guidance statement for treating stroke patients in the era of COVID-19

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to optimize allocation of healthcare resources, researchers are improving ways to treat patients with acute large vessel occlusion strokes in a safe manner that also better protects health care workers.

29 Apr 2020

New report highlights blood clot dangers in patients with COVID-19

A special report published today in the journal Radiology outlines prevention, diagnosis and treatment of complications stemming from blood clots in patients with COVID-19. The journal also published two research letters and a case study on this topic.

23 Apr 2020

New consensus on managing AMI patients during COVID-19 released

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, along with the American College of Cardiology and American College of Emergency Physicians have released a consensus statement that provides recommendations for a systematic approach for the care of patients with an acute myocardial infarction during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic.

21 Apr 2020

Angiography News and Research

Despite COVID-19 pressures, hospitals are maintaining emergency cardiac services in majority of cases

COVID-19 associated with serious blood clots in leg arteries

Study provides evidence on non-invasive diagnostic procedures for people with suspected CHD

Early diagnosis of pulmonary embolism could enhance treatment in COVID-19 patients

Ten-year follow-up study shows safety and efficacy of TPV device

SCAI releases statement on performance of PCI in ambulatory surgical centers

SCAI publishes position statement addressing optimal PCI treatment for complex CAD

SCAI releases recommendations for managing patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

SCAI releases guidelines for selection of devices in aorto-iliac arterial interventions

New guidelines to keep stroke patients and health-care providers safe from COVID-19

Experts propose three areas that must be considered when resuming cardiovascular procedures

A systematic framework to reintroduce cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment care during COVID-19

AAN publishes updated practice advisory on closure of common heart defect after stroke

New guidance statement for treating stroke patients in the era of COVID-19

New report highlights blood clot dangers in patients with COVID-19

New consensus on managing AMI patients during COVID-19 released

SCAI releases position statement on adult congenital cardiac interventional training

3D fusion imaging improves coronary artery disease diagnosis

New guidance on treating COVID-19 patients with heart attack signs

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