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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...

AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism 2026

The 2026 ACC/AHA guideline for the management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) introduces a conceptual shift by...

FFR Assessment for the Selection of Hypertensive Patients Who Benefit from Renal Stenting

Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) represents one of the main causes of secondary hypertension (HTN) and is...

Transcatheter Deep Vein Arterialization in Critical Limb Ischemia Without Revascularization Options

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients without conventional revascularization options represents one of the most challenging scenarios within...