STEVECO trial calls into question randomisation in the venous stenting field
Jorinde van Laanen at EVC 2023 Recruitment proved to be a major challenge for the STEVECO (Stent versus conservative treatment in patients with deep venous…
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“Value for money is mandatory”—challenging questions on best treatment, cost-effectiveness and new technologies in venous case management
Speaking to Venous News at VEITHsymposium 2022 (15–19 November, New York, USA) Armando Mansilha (Porto, Portugal) answers the “challenging question” of how to best approach…
AVF 2023: One-year analysis of CLOUT registry reveals “significant and sustained” long-term clinical improvements
David Dexter presents at AVF 2023 Interim one-year outcomes from the multicentre, prospective, single-arm CLOUT registry investigating use of the ClotTriever thrombectomy system in all-comer…
AVF 2023: Investigators report update on three-year first-in-human results for bioprosthetic venous valve
Jorge Ulloa Researchers in Colombia behind the first-in-human study of a novel bioprosthetic venous valve designed to treat chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) reported three-year results…
New study demonstrates IVC filters “safe and effective” in treating venous thromboembolism
David L Gillespie Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters to help prevent deep vein blood clots from…
Educate, educate, and educate again: The continuing quest for appropriate venous care
Prominent venous disease experts discuss venous stenting, appropriate care, and the pursuit of refined data and better education in a space where part of the…
Koya Medical names Thomas Maldonado as chief medical officer
Thomas Maldonado Koya Medical recently announced the appointment of Thomas Maldonado (New York University Medical Center, New York, USA) as chief medical officer and a member…
Meta-analysis of PTS finds one in five risk of long-term symptoms following isolated distal DVT
A meta-analysis is first to report the pooled risk of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) after isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Researchers revealed a one in…
Thrombectomy for DVT associated with reduced ICU cost when compared with thrombolysis
John Filtes at The VEINS 2022 A retrospective review, presented as a late-breaking clinical trial at The VEINS (Venous Endovascular Interventional Strategies) 2022 (30–31 October,…
Recurrent varicose veins: Multiple tools available to achieve excellent outcomes
Ramona Gupta Ramona Gupta (Northwestern University, Chicago, USA) addresses the issue of recurrent varicose veins, highlighting in particular the “multiple tools” now at physicians’ disposal…
Vesper Medical acquisition adds key piece to Philips’ venous portfolio
Bert van Meurs Bert van Meurs, the chief business leader for Image Guided Therapy with Royal Philips, speaks to Venous News following the company’s acquisition…