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Embolic risk management in infective endocarditis: predicting the 'embolic roulette

Open Heart

Life-threatening complications of infective endocarditis (IE,) are heart failure, uncontrolled infection and embolic events (EE), which pose significant morbidity and mortality risks. Depending on the location and severity of the embolism, the embolic risk can either escalate or alternatively, complicate and delay cardiac surgery.

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Penumbra Introduces Ruby XL System for Vascular Embolization

DAIC

The Ruby XL System is designed to help physicians achieve more efficient embolization, potentially reducing radiation exposure, and optimizing outcomes — especially in large vessel and high-flow embolization [ii]. ii] Ruby XL is 2X larger than Ruby 020 coils and 3X larger than conventional 035 coils.

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Instylla Receives FDA Clearance for Embolic System

DAIC

The Tembo Embolic System is a bioresorbable 1 embolization agent comprised of irregularly shaped, dry gelatin particles of a size range from 85-255m 1. The Tembo Embolic also has the potential to play a key therapeutic role in various other clinical applications and vascular territories." "We 28, 2025 Instylla, Inc.,

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What's With All the UFH Infusions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Despite guidelines recommending other anticoagulants for people hospitalized with acute pulmonary embolism (PE), old habits and misconceptions have kept unfractionated heparin (UFH) the initial choice for many physicians in the.

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Mortality Reaches 20% for Hospitalized Patients With High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Mortality rates were high among patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), with the worst outcomes in those with hemodynamic collapse, according to a retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT.

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Early surgery to prevent embolic events in patients with infective endocarditis: a comprehensive review

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

One of the main indications for surgery according to the guidelines is prevention of embolic events. Infective endocarditis (IE) is a dangerous and lethal illness with high mortality rates. However, uncertaint.

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Milli-spinner technique more than doubles success rate for blood clot removal

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

It could significantly improve success rates in treating strokes, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms, and other clot-related diseases. Researchers at Stanford have developed a new technology for removing blood clots that is more than twice as effective as current techniques.