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In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters . In most uses, a catheter is a thin, flexible tube ("soft" catheter), though in some uses, it is a larger, solid ("hard") catheter. A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, may be referred to as an indwelling catheter. A permanently inserted catheter may be referred to as a permcath.

EHRA 2024 explores prevention and treatment of heart rhythm disorders

Discover the hottest science in the prevention and treatment of heart rhythm disorders at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

15 Mar 2024

Intravascular imaging during PCI in heart disease patients improves survival, reduces adverse outcomes

Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI alone, the most commonly used method.

14 Mar 2024

AI technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections

A new proof-of-concept study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios.

14 Mar 2024

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care.

12 Mar 2024

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

In the largest randomized clinical trial and first of its kind to date in the United States, a team led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) assessed the efficacy and safety of using a drug-coated balloon in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.

11 Mar 2024

Sleep boosts immune cell mobility toward lymph nodes

Researchers at LMU Munich have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward lymph nodes.

8 Mar 2024

New catheter-based device images heart disease plaques with unprecedented detail

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

5 Mar 2024

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

5 Mar 2024

Researchers uncover crucial role of collateral blood vessels in stroke recovery

Blood vessels that cross-connect adjacent arterial trees regulate blood flow to the brain in stroke patients.

26 Feb 2024

Intravascular imaging improves survival in heart disease patients undergoing stent placement

22 Feb 2024

MIT researchers develop new test for ventricular assist device suitability

Every year, around 50,000 people in the United States experience cardiogenic shock -; a life-threatening condition, usually caused by a severe heart attack, in which the heart can't pump enough blood for the body's needs.

14 Feb 2024

Cirrhosis patients face mixed infection outcomes amid pandemic healthcare shifts

The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on healthcare systems led to mixed outcomes for patients with cirrhosis, showing stable infection rates but a rise in multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) infections.

7 Feb 2024

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

29 Jan 2024

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment.

29 Jan 2024

Injectable hydrogel paves the way for painless defibrillation and arrhythmia prevention

A breakthrough study led by Dr. Mehdi Razavi at The Texas Heart Institute (THI), in collaboration with a biomedical engineering team of The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) Cockrell School of Engineering led by Dr. Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez, sets the foundation of a ground-breaking treatment regimen for treating ventricular arrhythmia.

9 Jan 2024

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EHRA 2024 explores prevention and treatment of heart rhythm disorders

Intravascular imaging during PCI in heart disease patients improves survival, reduces adverse outcomes

AI technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

Sleep boosts immune cell mobility toward lymph nodes

New catheter-based device images heart disease plaques with unprecedented detail

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Researchers uncover crucial role of collateral blood vessels in stroke recovery

Intravascular imaging improves survival in heart disease patients undergoing stent placement

MIT researchers develop new test for ventricular assist device suitability

Cirrhosis patients face mixed infection outcomes amid pandemic healthcare shifts

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

Injectable hydrogel paves the way for painless defibrillation and arrhythmia prevention

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Cryoablation induces systemic metabolic changes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

A novel stem cell solution for preventing ischemia-induced amputations

Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds

New AI tool accurately predicts how patients would fare after surgeries

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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