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    EVC 2025: Multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder efforts key to setting venous disease research...

    Novel thrombectomy system for VTE used successfully in first tranche of...

    Stereotaxis seeks to broaden use of its robotic magnetic navigation system...

    Basis Medical’s Seclusion catheter for superficial vein reflux receives US FDA...

    AVF 2025: A call for ‘second-generation steps’ in venous stenting

    New analysis details learning curve effect behind ‘significant improvement’ in performance...

    Prognostic tool for CVO stenting set to enhance therapeutic decision-making and...

    first-in-human

    One-year data from VenoValve US pivotal trial highlighting impact on patients’...

    Stryker

    Stryker completes acquisition of Inari Medical

    Endovascular Engineering raises US$42 million in Series B financing

    Akura Medical enrols first patient in QUADRA-PE study

    Penumbra launches Element vascular access system for VTE

    Study highlights declining venous stent patency rates after one year

    cyanoacrylate varicose veins

    Large survey in Japan finds cyanoacrylate closure for varicose veins “safe”...

    US FDA announces plans to address medical device shortage risks

    Piccolo Medical announces distribution agreement with Spectrum Vascular

    Researchers develop machine learning models to predict IVC filter complications

    Argon Medical enrols first patient in CLEAN-PE study

    US FDA issues first draft guidance for AI-based medical device development

    Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Inari Medical

    erectile dysfunction

    Research supports combined treatment approach for erectile dysfunction due to mixed...

    Flow Medical secures US$5 million seed funding to advance pulmonary embolism...

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

    Inari Medical’s ClotTriever thrombectomy system gains reimbursement approval in Japan

    One-year data from the VenoValve US pivotal trial emerge

    first-in-human

    PMA application submitted for VenoValve device

    LAMA

    Endothermal ablation significantly outperforms surgery for varicose veins in long-term randomised...

    New analysis shows patients treated with Penumbra’s CAVT technology for PE...

    US FDA approves IDE application for Katana thrombectomy system

    The VEINS 2024 live blog

    TCT 2024: PEERLESS trial finds large-bore mechanical thrombectomy superior for intermediate-risk...

    Zilver Vena stent shows three-year patency across patient groups

    PE

    Thrombolex begins enrolment in RAPID-PE study of Bashir catheter

    Abre

    ABRE subanalysis highlights obesity ‘paradox’ in post-venous stenting outcomes

    Sonablate announces first patient enrolled in clinical trial for ablation of...

    Inari Medical announces partnership with AVF and NBCA on DEFIANCE trial

    Bioprosthetic venous valve imparts sustained clinical improvement at one year regardless...

    VTE

    Research suggests potential link between strenuous physical activity and increased VTE...

    Tactile Medical launches next-generation Nimbl lymphoedema platform

    InterVene announces US$13 million Series A financing to advance Recana system...

    Surmodics receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for Pounce XL thrombectomy system

    Novel AI-assisted DVT diagnostic pathway aims to “democratise” point-of-care ultrasound

    B Braun receives US FDA clearance for deep access intravenous catheter

    Pilot study looks at undiagnosed vascular disease in homeless

    Argon Medical announces launch of peripheral venous thrombectomy system

    Penumbra receives CE mark for Lightning Flash 2.0 and Lightning Bolt...

    deep venous stenting

    Deep venous stenting determined “safe” with low rates of major complications

    covid-19

    Study reveals improved COVID-19-associated VTE outcomes in post-vaccine period

    Maldonado

    Koya Medical announces full results from TEAYS study of Dayspring device

    VVT Medical receives endorsement letter from AVF on CPT coding guidance...

    European registry set to raise the evidence bar for deep venous...

    Jupiter Endovascular announces US FDA approval for SPIRARE II pivotal trial

    Obvius Robotics receives US FDA Breakthrough Device designation for CERTA central...

    First-in-human study of SonoThrombectomy system completed

    Inari Medical updates ClotTriever XL IFU amid US FDA recall notice

    Dan Rose

    Endovascular Engineering appoints Dan Rose as chief executive officer

    Eastern Vascular Society set to stage day of service during 2024...

    Societies seek consensus on NIVL management amid “paucity of rigorous data”

    VVT Medical announces production scale-up and cost reduction milestones for ScleroSafe

    PE

    Thrombolex and Aidoc announce strategic partnership to advance breakthrough PE treatment

    Sonovein US FDA pivotal study treatments completed: Theraclion reaches key milestone...

    INSIGHTS-SVT study highlights importance of individual treatment strategies

    EU project develops portable diagnostic device for the early detection of...

    Philips launches Duo venous stent system for treatment of symptomatic venous...

    CX panel confronts conundrum of the moment: Should NIVL patients get...

    Aspirex achieves 78% two-year primary patency rate in P-MAX postmarket observational...

    “The forgotten stepchild of vascular surgery”: The quest to push forward...

    Catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy system demonstrates safety and effectiveness in patients with...

    Women and black patients less likely to receive catheter-based treatment for...

    Novel thrombectomy system demonstrates positive safety and feasibility results in treating...

    JVS-VL papers go under the microscope

    New randomised data show cyanoacrylate glue performs strongly on patient satisfaction

    Expanse Ice aspiration system receives US FDA clearance for vessels of...

    VVT Medical Receives Approval from Korean Ministry of Food and Drug...

    IVC 2024: When are lymphedema pumps the answer?

    CX chronic venous insufficiency

    Prosthetic valve implantation shows “vast” improvements in deep chronic venous insufficiency

    New randomised data show cyanoacrylate glue performs strongly on patient satisfaction

    One-year results for synchronous anterior accessory saphenous vein ablation hold up

    Penumbra announces FDA clearance of Lightning Flash 2 for the treatment...

    IVC 2024: Next-generation venous devices take center stage

    IVC 2024: Choosing the right stent for the right situation

    FlowTriever device found to dramatically improve breathing among intermediate-risk acute pulmonary...

    AngioDynamics receives 510(k) clearance for AlphaVac F1885 System in treatment of...

    Novel microbubble-enhanced ultrasound procedure shows promise in acute porcine DVT model...

    Anna Pouncey feature

    Study hints at long-term cost-effectiveness of CDT and PMT over oral...

    FDA clears AI-driven detection tool for pulmonary embolism

    First-in-human study of Pounce thrombectomy system in acute iliofemoral DVT demonstrates...

    New study reveals how fasting prior to venography shows differences in...

    one-year

    CLOUT registry: Interim two-year rates of PTS ‘significantly lower’ than those...

    AVF 2024: Outgoing president addresses history, future direction of American Venous...

    Portable non-pneumatic compression device shows superiority over advanced pneumatic device in...

    Adoption of AI into workflow associated with faster time to assessment...

    IVC filters

    US study highlights racial and ethnic disparities in the placement of...

    CLOUT

    “Significant efforts” needed to improve level of evidence for management of...

    Mechanical thrombectomy demonstrates superior outcomes to anticoagulation in DVT patients, analysis...

    analysis

    Large administrative databases enter crosshairs as comparative analysis shows percutaneous mechanical...

    Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins “not associated with prolonged back...

    Innova Vascular announces successful early commercial use of Laguna thrombectomy system...

    New AHA statement seeks to improve recognition and management of cerebral...

    VVT Medical and Methapharm sign a distribution agreement for the marketing...

    US FDA approves ENGULF US pivotal trial of Hēlo thrombectomy system

    SCAI, SIR, SVS jointly publish proceedings from multispecialty peripheral IVUS roundtable

    Enrollment complete in APEX-AV study of mechanical aspiration system for acute...

    anesthesia

    Intravenous anaesthesia delivery during varicose vein treatment proves safe and reduces...

    Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system for patients with pulmonary embolism demonstrates ‘rapid,...

    Duo

    Duo venous stent system shows 90.2% primary patency at 12 months,...

    Akura thrombectomy system for PE appears safe and demonstrates reduction of...

    Six-month outcomes from phase-one trial of anti-inflammatory drug to assess benefit...

    One-year CLOUT data demonstrate low rate of PTS following treatment with...

    Vein360 receives US FDA clearance to reprocess the Philips Visions PV...

    EkoSonic

    REAL-PE demonstrates statistically significant lower major bleeding rates with Ekos system...

    PE

    Thrombolex announces new insights from the RESCUE trial with the Bashir...

    Obituary: Roger M Greenhalgh 6th February 1941 – 6th October 2023

    Aidoc’s AI solution for pulmonary embolism clinically proven to reduce hospital...

    New clinical data support Viz.ai solution for improved pulmonary embolism detection...

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

    UK MHRA adds capacity for medical device certification

    Updated ClosureFast radiofrequency ablation catheter receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for...

    pregnancy

    Child-bearing age “should not be a contraindication to venous stenting”

    IVC filter

    Study finds no correlation between IVC filter placement position and device...

    LAMA

    LAMA trial: MOCA “may have a role in a small number...

    SIR position statement outlines appropriate use of endovascular management for chronic...

    air travel

    Study finds similar rates of VTE in both flying and non-flying...

    Cyanoacrylate

    Review urges development of protocols to reduce hypersensitivity reactions after cyanoacrylate...

    cancer patient

    Risk of cancer-related VTE recurrence “significantly lower” using oral anticoagulants when...

    biolitec

    Biolitec announces two new devices in the ELVeS radial portfolio

    VTE

    Risk assessment models “no better than coin toss” for predicting bleeding...

    VeinWay reports second human compassionate use of Traversa for venous recanalisation

    Inari Medical

    Inari Medical announces commercial launch of RevCore and Triever16 Curve for...

    iliofemoral

    Gore announces first US enrolment for the Viafort vascular stent iliofemoral...

    US FDA seeks to “modernise” clinical trials with new draft guidance

    Amazon executive joins Medtronic to spearhead development in robotics and implantables

    Penumbra expands computer-aided thrombectomy offering with Lightning Bolt 7 launch

    FLAME, FLASH and ongoing PEERLESS trials collect “compelling” data for FlowTriever...

    JETi registry provides “remarkable results” for peripheral thrombectomy system

    SCAI 2023: Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms and quality of life in...

    Abre

    Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds

    problem

    CX 2023: Venous, we have a perception problem

    pelvic

    CX 2023: Multidisciplinary faculty address key issues in the pelvic venous...

    stent deformation

    Study finds anatomic positioning and physical activity type can cause device...

    Akura Medical

    Akura Medical announces successful first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform

    venous valve

    Cook Medical treats first patient in first-in-human clinical trial for venous...

    FDA approves IDE for pivotal study of high-intensity focused ultrasound platform

    Geko

    New study demonstrates double the rate of healing of venous leg...

    Viafort

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

    STEVECO

    STEVECO trial calls into question randomisation in the venous stenting field

    UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical...

    stenting

    Venous stenting: “We need to evaluate use, appropriateness and clinical indication”

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    RESCUE trial shows reduction in segmental and main pulmonary artery occlusions

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    ACC 2023: Large bore mechanical thrombectomy reduces adverse outcomes in high-risk...

    FLASH

    AVF 2023: FLASH registry suggests “favourable safety and effectiveness profile” in...

    Viz.ai to expedite patient enrolment in NIH-funded PE-TRACT clinical trial

    VeinWay

    VeinWay crossing tool sees first-in-human compassionate use for venous recanalisation

    one-year

    AVF 2023: One-year analysis of CLOUT registry reveals “significant and sustained”...

    venous valve

    AVF 2023: Investigators report update on three-year first-in-human results for bioprosthetic...

    filters

    New study demonstrates IVC filters “safe and effective” in treating venous...

    GSV ablation

    Study indicates reflux time “best utilised as a cut-off” for diagnosis...

    Theraclion

    Theraclion announces results of first US trial

    ClotTriever

    Inari Medical announces first patient enrolment in DEFIANCE trial of the...

    Penumbra launches Lightning Flash mechanical thrombectomy system

    Maldonado

    Koya Medical names Thomas Maldonado as chief medical officer

    clottriever-VIVA-19

    Analysis of varicose vein registry finds women benefit from endovenous ablation...

    DVT

    Meta-analysis of PTS finds one in five risk of long-term symptoms...

    Corindus rebrands to Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics

    Boston Scientific announces investment to acquire majority stake of Acotec Scientific

    EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation

    Multi-society guideline on venous disease, varicose veins updated

    Swiss parliament votes to accept US FDA-approved medical devices

    first-in-human

    First-in-human patients continue to benefit from VenoValve at average of three...

    SIR deems endovascular management acceptable treatment option for certain iliofemoral DVT...

    thrombectomy

    Thrombectomy for DVT associated with reduced ICU cost when compared with...

    mechanical thrombectomy

    Mechanical thrombectomy for DVT: Randomised data needed to boost growing evidence...

    IVC

    Gore completes first-in-human implants of the Gore Viafort vascular stent

    Theraclion

    Clinical study of Theraclion’s Sonovein solution for varicose veins completes enrolment

    ABRE clinical study 36-month data show sustained effectiveness of Abre venous...

    IVC filter

    New study indicates cost-effectiveness of Denali IVC filter over Option device

    flash

    FLASH results demonstrate “excellent safety profile” of the FlowTriever system in...

    Penumbra and Asahi Intecc partner to introduce Indigo system to Japan

    rescue trial

    RESCUE trial of the Bashir endovascular catheter demonstrates reduction in pulmonary...

    varicose vein management

    Experts establish international standard set of outcome measures for patients with...

    Bentley acquires GoBack catheter from Upstream Peripheral Medical Technologies

    Viz.ai receives FDA 510(k) clearance for automated RV/LV analysis algorithm

    COVID-19

    Trial supports full-dose anticoagulation to prevent blood clots in COVID-19 patients

    ClotTriever

    Inari Medical announces randomised controlled trial evaluating clinical outcomes of the...

    stenting

    Retrospective study is “first to systematically explore predictors of venous stent...

    DVT

    Key differences in presentation, outcomes for distal versus proximal DVT uncovered

    Roshan Bootun application of compression stockings

    Compression duration affects pain following superficial venous intervention, study finds

    Inari Medical

    Inari Medical announces leadership succession plan

    New iliac vein stent offers “safe and effective” endovascular treatment option...

    machine-learning software

    Machine-learning software aids non-experts in performing “safe and efficient” remote DVT...

    Thrombolex bashir

    Michael Cerminaro to succeed Marvin Woodall as CEO of Thrombolex

    Biolitec

    Biolitec launches ELVeS Radial 2ring Swift laser fibre

    Indigo

    New data underscore benefits of Penumbra’s Indigo for submassive pulmonary embolisms...

    I-Vasc announces the first clinical use of Velex empty vein ablation...

    Iliac vein stenting should remain a viable treatment option for higher...

    Houman Jalaie endovascular

    Optimed announces the presentation of two prospective venous stent trials at...

    No long-term advantage of endovenous laser ablation over great saphenous vein...

    ATTRACT trial

    VTE: Fewer recurrences with low-dose apixaban compared to discontinuation of the...

    RapidAI

    RapidAI receives FDA 510(k) clearance for PE Triage & Notification

    Venovo

    Venovo venous stent returns to US market after 2021 recall

    Contemporary venous intervention reduces post-thrombotic syndrome in initial CLEAR-DVT analysis

    magneto

    Magneto Thrombectomy Solutions announces successful first-in-human results for treatment of pulmonary...

    Overtreatment in venous disease: Financial incentives are “the elephant in the...

    Medtronic names Laura Mauri as new chief scientific, medical and regulatory...

    Koya Medical launches Dayspring lower extremity active compression treatments for lymphoedema...

    Penumbra announces the European launch of the Indigo system with Lightning...

    Select gene single nucleotide polymorphisms found to be associated with venous...

    I-Vasc announces €1.8 million Series A investment to launch its Velex...

    COVID-19

    Study finds increased risk of serious blood clots up to six...

    Cordis

    Cordis makes strategic investment in E2, a developer of next-generation thrombectomy...

    Charles Ritchie and Young Erben

    Anticoagulants effective for pulmonary embolism resolution in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

    The Geko device

    Sky Medical Technology receives FDA clearance for (W3) geko device

    Biomarkers of heart failure show early reversal with catheter thrombolysis compared...

    Dedicated vs. non-dedicated: Researchers place venous stenting under the spotlight at...

    Medtronic expands reach of AI-powered surgical video management and analytics platform

    First New England enrolment into the DEXTERITY clinical trials announced

    pregnancy

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy 

    Seshadri Raju and Michael Lucas

    Improved limb reflux prevalence and severity following iliac vein stent placement

    AVF 2022: Emerging autogenous venous valve formation system sees “continual improvement”

    AVF 2022: Six-month CLOUT data indicate ClotTriever can effectively remove full...

    AVF 2022: VenoValve improvement “maintained” for 2.5 years without adverse events

    SkinTE meets primary and secondary endpoints in RCT trial for venous...

    CardioVascular Systems CSI

    Cardiovascular Systems partners with Innova Vascular to develop full line of...

    Systematic review deems ablation of superficial venous reflux safe for patients...

    Direct oral anti-coagulants associated with less risk of major bleeding following...

    First patient enrolled in PEERLESS study of FlowTriever system

    ATTRACT trial

    First patients enrolled in study evaluating Restrata for treatment of venous...

    Philips expands haemodynamic assessment in its Lumify handheld ultrasound system

    Koya Medical secures US$26 million in Series B funding to advance...

    Stephen Black viva 2019

    Risk of venous stent migration rare but probably underreported, systematic review...

    FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical...

    varicose vein management

    Office-based laboratory setting proves safe for iliac vein stenting

    Prolonged TV watching may increase risk of venous thromboembolism

    Michael Lichtenberg

    Blueflow venous stent for chronic iliofemoral venous disease “offers favourable primary...

    Abre venous stent “remains safe and effective” out to 24 months,...

    Thrombolex bashir

    Thrombolex announces new interim data from RESCUE trial of the Bashir...

    ESVS publishes 2022 guidelines on management of chronic venous disease of...

    NIH grant sets Mercator research underway for local anti-inflammatory DVT therapy

    Akura Medical closes US$25M Series A1 funding round

    MolecuLightDX

    SWK Holdings provides US$10 million to MolecuLight to support global commercial...

    FDA approves two paediatric venous thromboembolism indications for Janssen’s Xarelto

    Vesper Medical announces completion of enrolment in the VIVID trial

    Geko

    Sky Medical receives FDA clearance to market the Geko device for...

    CavaClear

    FDA clears CavaClear IVC filter removal laser sheath

    Philips acquires Vesper Medical

    InterVene’s BlueLeaf endovenous valve formation system granted FDA Breakthrough Device designation

    Roshan Bootun application of compression stockings

    Compression stockings after endovenous thermal ablation of varicose veins “bring no...

    Recommendation for repeat imaging after incomplete ultrasound exam increases follow-up rate

    BD acquires Venclose to extend chronic venous disease treatment portfolio

    Milvexian an effective and safe oral pill for prevention of venous...

    Viz.ai launches two new AI-powered modules for pulmonary embolism and aortic...

    VenaBlock

    Five-year data identify RD Global & Invamed’s VenaBlock cyanoacrylate ablation as...

    Medtronic announces 2045 net zero emissions ambition to combat climate change

    Mercator Bullfrog

    Mercator announces enrolment of first patient in DEXTERITY-AFP clinical trial treating...

    chronic wound

    Researchers develop “world’s first” smart bandage that detects multiple biomarkers for...

    FlowTriever

    Inari Medical announces six-month FLASH registry interim data

    first-in-human

    Envveno Medical reports successful completion of first VenoValve surgery for US...

    Venclose Maven earns FDA clearance to treat incompetent perforator veins

    VIVO

    Three-year VIVO results back “continued safety and effectiveness” of Zilver Vena...

    VenaSeal

    Five-year, single-centre VenaSeal outcomes for symptomatic saphenous incompetence revealed

    Registry data show greater clot chronicity on postprocedure inspection than initially...

    Koya Medical presents positive interim data on Dayspring lymphoedema treatment

    EkoSonic

    Positive data for the EkoSonic endovascular system presented at VIVA 2021

    Thrombolex bashir

    Thrombolex announces interim RESCUE results at VIVA 2021

    amplifi viva 2021

    Results from first-in-human study of Amplifi vein dilation system presented at...

    Koya Medical receives FDA clearance for Dayspring Lite

    Houman Jalaie endovascular

    Similar patency rates for endovascular and hybrid approaches to CVOs extending...

    Inari Medical

    Inari Medical appoints pulmonologist Victor F Tapson as VP of Medical...

    Randomised study compares bare and radial fibres in EVLA

    Theraclion

    FDA approves first trial with Theraclion’s Sonovein therapy for varicose veins...

    LSO Medical announces CE mark approval of Lumeseal laser for treatment...

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Devoro Medical

    Thrombolex bashir

    Thrombolex announces attendance at The VEINS and VIVA

    “The future is very bright for venous valve replacement”

    Thromboprophylaxis with anticoagulants “likely effective” at preventing VTE post-vascular surgery, larger...

    Durable healing outcomes of Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) therapy highlighted at...

    COVID-19

    Global surgery study finds recent or current COVID-19 infection linked to...

    CHEST releases new guidelines for antithrombotic therapy for VTE disease

    Hancock Jaffe presents positive two-year VenoValve data at SVS VAM 2021

    Researchers find little benefit to stenting for degree of stenosis in...

    Koya Medical secures first reimbursement codes for Dayspring compression system, announces...

    Boston Scientific initiates randomised controlled trial for the EkoSonic endovascular system

    amplifi vein dilation system

    Artio Medical completes enrolment of first-in-human trial investigating Amplifi vein dilation...

    FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation status for Hancock Jaffe’s VenoValve

    Study shows increased risk of renal failure following lytic therapy for...

    Philips receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for laser-assisted IVC filter removal...

    Viz.ai and Avicenna.AI partner to launch AI-driven intelligent care coordination for...

    fist assist fa-1 device

    Fist Assist Devices announces US distribution deal and sales launch

    Surmodics builds thrombectomy portfolio with acquisition of Vetex Medical

    SVT patients bear “significant risk” of thromboembolic complications at three months,...

    Iliac vein stenting for chronic venous obstruction “significantly” improves venous disease-specific...

    Thrombolex bashir

    Thrombolex receives enhanced indication for use from the FDA

    reduced hospital time and costs Xarelto anticoagulant

    Janssen submits new drug application to US FDA for Xarelto (rivaroxaban)...

    fist assist fa-1 device

    Fist Assist device for focal arm massage and increased vein circulation...

    kirill lobastov

    Adjunctive compression to standard prophylaxis for postoperative VTE shows benefit in...

    cancer patient

    Mayo Clinic study provides clarity on use of anticoagulants to treat...

    CLOUT registry: Inari Medical announces positive interim results from first 250...

    Propofol use during catheter-directed interventions for intermediate-risk PE associated with major...

    AI triage solution for PE and aortic dissection receives FDA clearance...

    guidelines

    Study launched to assess blood clot prediction model for paediatric patients

    FDA clears Koya Medical’s Dayspring compression system for lower extremities

    MDR comes into effect across EU

    Boston Scientific and BD initiate venous stent recalls

    One-year outcomes from PROMISE I US study of LimFlow system published

    COVID-19

    Further research will soon generate standardised approach to VTE in COVID-19...

    geko OnPulse

    Marathon Medical wins inclusion of the Geko device on its Veterans...

    Joseph Caprini receives first CX Venous Lifetime Achievement Award, as speakers...

    CX 2021 global panel advocates multidisciplinary approach to “badly treated” severely...

    First US patent issues on Hancock Jaffe VenoValve

    zilver vena venous stent vivo clinical study

    Results of two-year study show Zilver Vena Venous Stent is safe...

    Hancock Jaffe receives IDE approval to begin VenoValve US pivotal trial

    IVUS use in venous procedures improves stent patency

    cancer patient

    High thrombotic risk in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

    FlowTriever

    Inari Medical announces first patient enrolled in FLAME study

    COVID-19

    Outpatient-based warfarin monitoring programme safely adapts to COVID-19 challenges

    Researchers recommend national registries address geographical variation in DVT guideline implementation

    LimFlow receives Japan PMDA approval for clinical study of minimally-invasive technology

    Study on ELVeS Radial varicose vein laser therapy shows excellent long-term...

    Vetex Medical announces positive one-year outcomes for ReVene thrombectomy catheter

    guidelines

    High rate of early reocclusion in patients who require recanalisation of...

    Analysis finds correlation between GSV length of treatment zone and postablation...

    Vetex Medical receives FDA clearance for ReVene thrombectomy catheter

    Study suggests Villalta scale may better capture impact of post-thrombotic syndrome...

    Meta-analysis: IVC filters should be considered for certain patients at high...

    Thrombolex bashir

    First-in-human results for the Bashir endovascular catheter published

    First patient enrolled in postmarket clinical follow-up study of the BeYond...

    Hancock Jaffe, maker of the VenoValve, completes US$41 million public offering

    covid-19

    Review of SVS VQI data reveals “dramatic reduction” in elective venous...

    Roshan Bootun application of compression stockings

    COMETA trial suggests compression stockings after endothermal ablation advantageous in the...

    reduced hospital time and costs Xarelto anticoagulant

    Bayer receives approval in the UK for Xarelto to treat and...

    deep venous stenting

    IVUS should be considered “essential equipment” in venous interventions, LINC 2021...

    New medical device removes large blood clots in DVT patients

    New study supports minimally invasive treatments for great saphenous vein incompetence

    Inari Medical announces presentation of positive chronic clot subanalysis results from...

    COVID-19

    VTE management in COVID-19: “Use evidence-based prophylaxis and enrol patients in...

    First ESVS guidelines on venous thrombosis published

    Indigo

    Results published from EXTRACT-PE trial of Penumbra’s Indigo aspiration system

    DATA study finds thermal aquatic immersion enhances clinical benefits of standardised...

    laser

    First-in-human study finds novel laser technique “safe and effective” for embedded...

    DIVERSITY trial finds adjusted dabigatran dosing algorithm appropriate for treatment of...

    VTE-related factors and elevated bleeding risk associated with IVC filter placement...

    Aidoc and Imbio partner to provide an AI solution to prioritise...

    Vesper Medical announces first enrolment in the VIVID trial

    Fedor Lurie

    Monitoring interface pressure “essential” during compression therapy, study suggests

    Zilver Vena

    Zilver Vena venous self-expanding stent now available in the USA

    Penumbra’s newest generation of Indigo aspiration system receives FDA clearance for...

    Iron loss through wound fluid linked to anaemia in pilot study...

    FlowTriever

    Inari Medical announces presentation of 30-day follow-up results from first patients...

    Varixio Pod Air earns CE mark approval as medical device

    guidelines

    VELTAS document sets out “international standard” for triage of venous patients...

    PROMISE I: LimFlow system enables vast majority of patients to avoid...

    One-year VIVO results support safety and effectiveness of Zilver Vena venous...

    FlowTriever

    FLASH registry: Interim results “reinforce the excellent FlowTriever safety profile”

    compression

    Compression garments that do not compress the foot and heel area...

    RCT finds addition of aquatic activity to chronic venous insufficiency treatment...

    Abre

    Medtronic Abre stent receives US FDA approval to treat venous outflow...

    BAS Vein Treatment Masterclasses take off

    Zilver Vena

    Zilver Vena venous self-expanding stent receives FDA approval to market in...

    covid-19

    Systematic review finds high risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary...

    cancer patient

    Comparable risk of recurrent VTE between patients with unprovoked VTE and...

    deep vein arterialisation

    Deep vein arterialisation should be considered in “no option” CLTI patients,...

    AVF schedules education series for trainees, early-career practitioners

    Philips launches QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy system for blood clot removal in...

    Alun Davies talks about venous ulcers

    Study shows early treatment for leg ulcers leads to better outcomes...

    Intracranial haemorrhage rare in patients treated with catheter-directed thrombolysis for proximal...

    Concomitant and staged varicose tributary interventions are both safe and effective...

    guidelines

    Society of Interventional Radiology publishes IVC filter guidelines

    VTE

    Braided as compared with laser-cut nitinol stents achieve favourable primary patency...

    Study finds US incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis is on the...

    HOME-PE trial clarifies which patients with acute PE can be managed...

    Venovo

    Venovo venous stent system nominated for Prix Galien award

    Study finds 3D computed tomography venogram is a useful diagnostic tool...

    Study finds death rates from PE have been rising over the...

    RCT: Technical success rates of mechanochemical ablation are inferior to thermal...

    Thrombolex bashir

    First patient enrolled in RESCUE trial of Thrombolex’s Bashir catheter

    cancer patient

    DOACs show promise over heparin injections in meta-analysis comparing cancer-associated VTE...

    compression

    Compression after radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins “adds no clinical benefit”

    Bentley enters venous world with launch and first-in-man of BeYond stent

    PolarityTE announces positive top-line data from interim analysis of SkinTE diabetic...

    COVID-19

    COVID-19 associated VTE: International thrombosis community urge WHO to act

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