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SCAI 2026 | Deep vein arterialization as an alternative in patients with critical limb ischemia without conventional options

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) represents one of the most advanced stages of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In...

C-TRACT: Endovascular therapy in post-thrombotic syndrome due to iliac obstruction

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is one of the most limiting sequelae following proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It...

Coil embolization of segmental arteries as a spinal cord protection strategy prior to complex endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aorta

Spinal cord ischemia remains one of the most devastating complications in the repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms, with...

Mechanical thrombectomy versus anticoagulation in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism: systematic review and meta-analysis

Intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) has anticoagulation as the standard treatment, while reperfusion strategies remain a matter of...

Therapeutic strategies in carotid free-floating thrombus: evidence and controversies

Carotid free-floating thrombus (cFFT) is a rare entity with a high embolic risk, associated with acute neurological...

ACC 2026 | SirPAD Trial: Sirolimus-coated balloon angioplasty in infrainguinal arterial disease

Paclitaxel-coated balloons have demonstrated improved patency in peripheral arterial disease (PAD), although questions remain regarding safety and...

ACC 2026 | HI-PEITHO: Catheter-directed strategy (EKOS) in intermediate-risk acute pulmonary embolism

The treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) continues to be an area of therapeutic uncertainty. The initial...

ACVC 2026 | FLASH Registry European Cohort: Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism

The management of intermediate-high and high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) remains an area of therapeutic uncertainty, particularly in...