Peripheral Vascular Disorders
News
Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system
The Class I recall warns that the system’s catheter tip may break off or separate during use, which could lead to serious adverse events.
Feature
CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...
From the Journals
Modest calorie reduction plus exercise linked with improved vascular health
It’s “not entirely clear” why greater calorie restriction did not translate to greater vascular benefit, noted the lead author of the paper.
Conference Coverage
Rivaroxaban cut recurrent limb events in VOYAGER-PAD
Feature
The end of happy hour? No safe level of alcohol for the brain
No evidence was found showing that the risk for alcohol-related brain harm differs according to the type of alcohol consumed (wine, beer, or...
Conference Coverage
Healthy lifestyle can reduce dementia risk despite family history
Family history remains a strong risk factor for dementia, but nongenetic factors offer opportunity for intervention.
Guidelines
‘Major update’ of BP guidance for kidney disease; treat to 120 mm Hg
“[Chapter one] of the guidelines is devoted to blood pressure measurement ... if [targeting] 120 [mm Hg systolic], the emphasis is on 120 measured...
From the Journals
Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
News
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise
“The increasing incidence has important implications for health care professionals and policy makers in addressing the associated comorbidities...
From the Journals
Peripheral neuropathy tied to mortality in adults without diabetes
The condition is underrecognized and associated with poor outcomes, findings of a new study suggest.
Conference Coverage
VTEs tied to immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer treatment
Retrospective analysis hints that cancer patients have an elevated risk for venous thromboembolism following treatment with an immune checkpoint...