A discussion with guidewire expert Dimitri Karmpaliotis, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, about the basics of interventional guidewire design and function.
Catheter
This channel includes news and new technology innovations about catheters. Catheters are thin tubes interted into the body to remove fluid, treat diseases or perform surgical procedures.
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While guidewires are a key tool used by all interventionalists in the cath lab, most operators do not have a deep...
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Medtronic plc announced recently that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the TrailBlazer angled support catheter for use in the peripheral vascular system. Support catheters...
Illustration of the EkoSonic catheter aiding drug-dispersion in a DVT clot.
Feature | Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | February 16, 2018 | Sanjay Pandya, M.D.
There are few downsides to using tibial venous access to treat...
Feature | Cardiovascular Business | December 19, 2017 | Lars Thording
As payers and other healthcare entities look to better manage costs, especially in the acute care setting, it is...
News | Cath Lab | June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified Vascular Solutions’ recent recall of its...
Videos | Guidewires | November 18, 2016
A discussion with guidewire expert Dimitri Karmpaliotis, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, about the basics of interventional...
An illustration of Terumo's Finecross guidewire crossing a tight lesion.
Feature | Guidewires | October 12, 2016 | Dave Fornell
While guidewires are a key tool used by...
Technology | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) | October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced recently that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the...
News | Cath Lab | October 05, 2016
October 5, 2016 — Vascular Solutions Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of its Twin-Pass Dual Access catheters used...
News | Cath Lab | December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Boston Scientific has started a Class I recall...
Feature | Cath Lab | November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning this week that hydrophilic and/or...
News | Cath Lab | October 09, 2015
October 9, 2015 — Cardinal Health is launching its expanded portfolio in the cardiovascular space including the...
Image courtesy of Galt Medical
Technology | Contrast Media Injectors | October 01, 2015
October 1, 2015 — Galt Medical has partnered with Health Line International Corp. and launched the Nexus CT Midline...
Technology | Robotic Systems | July 29, 2015
The Magellan 10 French Robotic Catheter from Hansen Medical is indicated for use in the peripheral vasculature....
Image courtesy of Roxwood Medical
Technology | December 31, 2014
December 31, 2014 — Roxwood Medical Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the U.S....
News | February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014 — Medtronic Inc. launched in Europe its Total across crossing...
