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Carotid stenting offers safe option in the elderly
Carotid artery stenting can be performed safely in patients 80 years or older, according to study results released at the 2006 American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology meeting.
Drs. Italo Linfante and Ajay Wakhloo, interventional neuroradiologists from the University of Massachusetts, enrolled 178 patients from 2001 to 2004, 24 of whom were 80 years or older. The sample included more than 70% of symptomatic patients labeled moderately to severely ill. Half presented with severe coronary artery disease. All patients underwent carotid artery stenting, in some cases with distal protection devices. Outcomes revealed a procedural success rate of 100% with almost negligible complications, no deaths, and no reblockage at one-, six-, and 12-month follow-up.
Although carotid artery stenting in elderly patients remains controversial, the study outcomes validated its effectiveness and efficacy, researchers said.
FDA Grants Expanded 510(k) Clearance for Xenoview 3T MRI Chest Coil in GE HealthCare MRI Platforms
November 21st 2024Utilized in conjunction with hyperpolarized Xenon-129 for the assessment of lung ventilation, the chest coil can now be employed in the Signa Premier and Discovery MR750 3T MRI systems.
New Study Examines Agreement Between Radiologists and Referring Clinicians on Follow-Up Imaging
November 18th 2024Agreement on follow-up imaging was 41 percent more likely with recommendations by thoracic radiologists and 36 percent less likely on recommendations for follow-up nuclear imaging, according to new research.
FDA Clears Updated AI Platform for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
November 12th 2024Employing advanced deep learning convolutional neural networks, ProFound Detection Version 4.0 reportedly offers a 50 percent improvement in detecting cancer in dense breasts in comparison to the previous version of the software.
