The BMJ Examines Screening and Overdiagnosis (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH
Three papers in the BMJ take a close look at screening programs and the potential for overdiagnosis.The first analysis examines screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (in the U.S., one-time screening is recommended for men aged 65–75 who've ever … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - March 4, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stenting: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious health matter. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Peter Glovicki comments on a study which looked at two treatment options. To listen, click the link below. AAA Stenting (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 19, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Lombard Medical wins FDA nod for larger Aorfix device
Lombard Medical technologies says it won a nod from the FDA for its Aorfix Plus stent graft for treating larger-size abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Lombard Medical TechnologiesNews Well, 510(k), Regulatory/Compliance, Stent Graftsread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - February 5, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Women Smokers May Have Same Risk for Deadly Aneurysm as MenWomen Smokers May Have Same Risk for Deadly Aneurysm as Men
Women who smoke cigarettes are just as likely as men to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to a recent study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Reducing emergency surgery cuts health care costs
Researchers have determined the hospital costs and risk of death for emergency surgery and compared it to the same operation when performed in a planned, elective manner for three common surgical procedures: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass graft and colon resection. The research indicates that reducing emergency surgery for three common procedures by 10 percent could cut $1 billion in health care costs over 10 years. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 19, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reducing emergency surgery cuts health care costs
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) In new findings published online in the journal Annals of Surgery on Dec. 19, 2014, researchers determined the hospital costs and risk of death for emergency surgery and compared it to the same operation when performed in a planned, elective manner for three common surgical procedures: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass graft and colon resection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 19, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Excellent Long-Term Outcomes for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair with Medtronic's Endurant AAA Stent Graft
New long-term data from two different studies of Medtronic's Endurant AAA stent graft system reinforce earlier outcomes and demonstrate lasting and consistent results for the endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (EVAR). In the U.S. IDE study, 99.2% of patients were free from aneurysm-related mortality and 90% were free from secondary interventions at four years. Similar outcomes were seen In the ENGAGE Registry, even though there were differences in eligibility criteria, including patients with more complex baseline characteristics. (Article includes a video clip about the 1st EVAR performed in 1990.) (Source:...
Source: News from Angioplasty.Org - December 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Lombard Medical Appoints William J. Kullback as Chief Financial Officer
Irvine, Calif. and LONDON, Dec. 1, 2014 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Lombard Medical, Inc. (EVAR), a medical device company focused on Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), today announced the appointment... Devices, Interventional, PersonnelLombard Medical, abdominal aortic aneurysm (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - December 1, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Almost 500 men have potentially lifesaving surgery through screening
In England, around 1 in every 70 men aged 65 years has an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is a dangerous swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the abdomen to the rest of the body.
This is the first time figures from the screening programme have been published since the completion of its national rollout across England in April 2013. Now, all men aged 65 are invited to be screened, and those over the age of 65 can self-refer through their GP. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - November 27, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Startup Aortica raises $7m in Series A round, names Douthitt CEO
Aortica raises $7 million in a Series A funding round for its customized abdominal aortic aneurysm device and names medtech veteran Tom Douthitt as its new CEO.
Aortica said it raised $7 million in a Series A round for development of its treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms and named a medtech veteran as its new CEO.
Aortica said medtech veteran Tom Douthitt will helm the corner office, with co-founder Dr. Ben Starnes serving as chief medical officer.
AorticaNews Well, Endovascular, Funding Roundupread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - November 21, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
New AAA Stent Graft Approval for Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has announced the U.S. and European approval and launch of its latest stent graft system for the endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: the Endurant IIs. This newest iteration of the widely-used Endurant endograft (nearly 1 out of every 2 procedures are done with the Endurant) features a three-piece system with a shorter ipsilateral leg, allowing the device to accommodate more anatomical variations. (Source: News from Angioplasty.Org)
Source: News from Angioplasty.Org - November 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Medtronic launches new Endurant IIs stent graft
Medtronic launches the latest addition to its Endurant line, the Endurant IIs stent graft for abdominal aortic aneurysms, after regulatory nods in the U.S. and Europe.
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced yesterday the U.S. and European launches of its Endurant IIs stent graft for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms.
MedtronicNews Well, Stent Graftsread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - November 13, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
FDA approves TriVascular's CustomSeal for aortic aneurysms
The FDA approves TriVascular Technologies' CustomSeal device for its Ovation Prime endovascular aortic repair system to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms.
TriVascularNews Well, Pre-Market Approval (PMA), Stent Graftsread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - October 20, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Alexander Soule Source Type: news
Lombard Medical's Aorfix(TM) Endovascular Stent Graft Adopted by Surgeons at Veteran Affairs Medical Centers
Highlights Value of Uniquely Broad Label for Treating Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Including Those With Complex Anatomies
IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, Oct. 9, 2014 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Lombard Medical, Inc. (EVAR), a m... Devices, InterventionalLombard Medical, endovascular aneurysm repair, Aorfix , AAA (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - October 9, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Peter Gloviczki comments on recent recommendations regarding screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. To listen, click the link below. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 6, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
