Presence of Blood Clot Tied to Accelerated AAA Progression Presence of Blood Clot Tied to Accelerated AAA Progression
The maximal diameter of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and the presence of an intraluminal thrombus (ILT) are both independent predictors of faster aneurysm growth, according to a new study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - February 6, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Staff shortage forces service centralisation ahead of plan
Surgery for aortic aneurysms has been moved out of a hospital ahead of schedule, following an emergency reconfiguration of services caused by staff shortages. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients face longer journeys after emergency surgery centralised
Patients from some parts of Kent needing surgery for aortic aneurysms are having to travel 30 miles away, following an emergency reconfiguration of services. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - February 4, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Should We Worry About Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Discussion
The aortic valve usually has 3 leaflets. In bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) there are 2 asymmetric leaflets with a fish-mouthed orifice between them which may not open fully. It occurs in about 0.5-2% of the population making it one of the most common congenital heart anomalies and the most common one in adults. Transmission is autosomal dominant yet males are more likely to have BAV, indicating potential reduced penetrance in females. “BAVs are different, however, in that the tissue pathology is not limited to the valves’ leaflets but extends from the left ventricular outflow tract to the ascending thor...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 27, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Screening Older Men Who Smoked for AAA
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final recommendation statement on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in asymptomatic patients, with recommendations included in that statement varying based on sex, age, smoking status and family history. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 11, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF Advises AAA Screening Based on Sex, Age, Smoking History
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening vary by sex, smoking status, and family history. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Aortic aneurysms: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to your body. if it bursts a person could bleed to death. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Gustavo Oderich lists some of the risk factors for an [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 1, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Endologix AAA Duraply Repair Grafts FDA Issues Safety Alert for Endologix AAA Duraply Repair Grafts
The FDA warns of potentially higher risk for type III endoleaks with two Endologix endovascular grafts that use Duraply graft material to repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 28, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
Sex Disparity in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcomes Sex Disparity in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcomes
Do sex-related differences exist in mortality after repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm? Is the timeliness of repair a factor?Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Endologix Takes a Step Forward with Nellix IDE
Endologix has received investigational device exemption (IDE) approval from FDA for a new pivotal study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Nellix Chimney Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing System for the endovascular treatment of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
The system is an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm therapy designed to combine the Nellix 3.5 endograft with parallel visceral stents to enable treatment of patients with juxta-renal, para-renal, and suprarenal AAA. The application of endovascular aneurysm sealing for patients with complex aneurysms will offer innovativ...
Source: MDDI - August 9, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: Business Regulatory and Compliance Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What causes a pulse in the stomach?
Feeling a pulse in the stomach, or abdomen, is not a cause for concern in some people. However, in others, it may indicate an aortic aneurysm. Learn more about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Screening Older Men Who Smoked for AAA
On June 18, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a draft recommendation statement on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in asymptomatic patients. Men ages 65-75 who smoke or used to smoke benefit most from screening; the task force recommends one-time screening with ultrasonography in this group. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 8, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Scientists find potential way to defuse 'time bomb' of cardiology
(University of Western Ontario) In a new study published in EBioMedicine, researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute use principles from cancer biology to demonstrate what might be causing aortic aneurysms and potentially how to treat them. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 25, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
USPSTF Addresses Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
TUESDAY, June 18, 2019 -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) vary with sex, age, smoking status, and family history. These recommendations form the basis of a draft... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 18, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
GMED Reinstates CE Mark for Endologix Nellix System
Endologix reported a huge regulatory win this week.
The Irvine, CA-based company said its CE mark for the Nellix EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System has been reinstated, allowing the device to return to the European market. In January, Endologix initiated a voluntary recall of the existing inventory of its Nellix endovascular aneurysm sealing system. The company decided to limit the device to use under clinical protocol with pre-screened patients that adhere to the current indications. The company's CE mark for the Nellix system was subsequently suspended. Endologix said the reinstateme...
Source: MDDI - June 7, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: Business Source Type: news
