The results of late-breaking clinical trials presented at the annual scientific meetings of the
ACC, AHA, European Society of Cardiology, Society for Vascular Surgery, Society of …

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism (PE), occurs in∼ 1 to 2 individuals per 1000 each year …

This publication describes uniform definitions for cardiovascular and stroke outcomes
developed by the Standardized Data Collection for Cardiovascular Trials Initiative and the …

Background Carotid endarterectomy is more effective than medical management in the
prevention of stroke in patients with severe symptomatic or asymptomatic atherosclerotic …

Methods A writing group was established with representation from the Council on Peripheral
Vascular Disease and Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and …

Background Atherosclerotic renal-artery stenosis is a common problem in the elderly.
Despite two randomized trials that did not show a benefit of renal-artery stenting with respect …

Background Patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) require revascularization
to improve limb perfusion and thereby limit the risk of amputation. It is uncertain whether an …

Objectives This study conducted a prospective, single-arm, multicenter trial to evaluate the
safety and efficacy of ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed, low-dose fibrinolysis, using …

This publication, commissioned by the ACC/AHA, is the product of a novel collaboration
between the ACC and AHA, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the …

Background—Controversy still exists regarding the best endovascular treatment strategy for
patients with symptomatic disease of the superficial femoral artery. There are conflicting data …