Tag: PERT
“Tissue identification”: How emerging technology is driving the next frontier in...
For the first time in its history, the American Venous Forum (AVF) included a dedicated session focused on pulmonary embolism (PE) in its 2026...
First ACC/AHA acute PE guidelines provide “roadmap” for management
A new severity-based classification system and strong endorsement for multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) feature prominently in recently published multisociety guidelines on the...
PERTs improve outcomes but “magic formula” does not exist, LINC audience...
In a session at the 2026 Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC; 27–31 January, Leipzig, Germany) dedicated to pulmonary embolism (PE) management, Sahil Parikh (Columbia University...
Study finds PERT-advised mechanical thrombectomy reduces mortality in PE
Results from a retrospective observational cohort study demonstrate reduced 30-day all-cause mortality, length of hospital stay and supplemental oxygen use at discharge in patients...
Adoption of AI into workflow associated with faster time to assessment...
An abstract presented at the 2024 American Venous Forum (AVF) annual meeting (March 3–6) revealed that, in the treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism...
Enrollment complete in APEX-AV study of mechanical aspiration system for acute...
Patient enrollment is now complete in the APEX-AV trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the AlphaVac F1885 (AngioDynamics) multipurpose mechanical aspiration system for...
VTE-related factors and elevated bleeding risk associated with IVC filter placement...
In a recent study, factors related with venous thromboembolism (VTE) severity—including pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) referral from the intensive care unit (ICU) and...
BTG acquires Novate Medical
BTG has announced it has acquired Novate Medical, a medical device company focused on the prevention of pulmonary embolism in patients at high risk...