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🌍 Interventional radiology is revolutionizing patient care globally! Minimally invasive procedures are rapidly becoming the standard, offering faster recovery times, reduced pain, and lower risks compared to traditional surgery. 🚀 The Advanced Access Guidewire from Bcv offers a disruptive, tailor-made system for practitioners. This Class III medical device is currently under development and not yet available for sale worldwide. 🔍 With over 20 million minimally invasive procedures and 10 million robotic-assisted surgeries performed annually, trust in these techniques is booming. By 2025, minimally invasive procedures are expected to exceed 27 million annually, spanning neurology, cardiovascular, oncology, and more. ✨ Embracing these advancements means a brighter future for patient care, driven by technology and efficiency. #InterventionalRadiology #MinimallyInvasive #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalAdvancements #PatientCare

💗Editor's pick: <Original Article> "Mortality and reoperation rate of biological versus mechanical Bentall-De Bono operation: a propensity-matched study" ✅This study assesses the long-term outcomes of the Bentall-De Bono operation, comparing biological (#bCVG) and mechanical composite valve grafts (#mCVG). It finds that bCVG is associated with lower 10-year mortality but a higher reoperation rate, while follow-up mortality is more influenced by patient comorbidities rather than valve type. 📕Download the PDF for free: https://lnkd.in/gZG3nsMF #AorticRootSurgery #valve #Cardiothoracic #meded Kevin An Michael Cinilia Nicholas Hess, MD Mohamed Eldeiry Sara Volpi Irbaz Hameed CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) EACTS - European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Abbott | Cardiovascular

How important is it to elicit #patient-reported outcomes in every day clinical practice? It makes logical sense, of course! There is also a growing body of evidence that this can potentially help clinicians tailor interventions for #patients. Kudos to Dr Eagan Peters who marshalled the efforts to put together this paper and to the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba BSc Med program for supporting his BSc Med project! Manitoba Medical Service Foundation CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Preoperative quality of life predicts complications in thoracic surgery: a retrospective cohort study | European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | Oxford Academic (oup.com)

What is Interventional Radiology? 🤔 Interventional radiology (IR) is a rapidly growing field that uses advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat conditions without the need for surgery. This means: 🔵 Less Pain 🔵 Reduced Risk 🔵 Shorter Recovery Times 🔵 Precision Targeting From treating uterine fibroids with Uterine Fibroid Embolization to providing non-surgical options for cancer patients, IR is revolutionizing healthcare. For example, instead of a full hysterectomy for fibroids, women can now choose a less invasive procedure that shrinks fibroids and preserves the uterus.  Learn more about how interventional radiology can benefit you or your loved ones at www.vipinterventional.com 💻 #InterventionalRadiology #IR #AdvancedHealthcare #NonSurgical #UterineFibroids #UterineFibroidEmbolization #HealthInnovation #PatientCare #PrecisionMedicine #MinimallyInvasive #HealthEducation #SurgicalAlternatives #VIPInterventional

🚨 Just Published! 🚨 Today marks the release of one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date reviews on an increasingly critical topic: the role of gut microbiota in anastomotic leakage (AL) following colorectal resections. This review, titled “What is the role of gut microbiota in anastomotic leakage after colorectal resection? A scoping review of clinical and experimental studies,” appears in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) MDPI. Anastomotic leakage remains one of the most challenging complications in colorectal surgery, with profound implications for patient outcomes and recovery. This groundbreaking review explores both clinical and experimental perspectives, highlighting how shifts in gut microbiota can influence healing at the anastomotic site and potentially predispose patients to AL. As we deepen our understanding of the gut microbiome, we move closer to targeted interventions that could reduce the risk of leakage, accelerate recovery, and ultimately improve the quality of life for our patients. For surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals, this publication is a must-read—a step forward in bridging microbiota science and surgical care. 🌱🦠📚 #ColorectalSurgery #GutMicrobiota #AnastomoticLeakage #SurgicalOutcomes #HealthcareResearch #JournalOfClinicalMedicine Georgios D. Lianos, MD, MSc, PhD Maria Gazouli Ilektra Kyrochristou Panagiotis Sakarellos Christina Bali

As scientists, we are constantly fascinated by the complexities of the human body, and the role that our vascular system plays in maintaining our overall health. Reason more to share our latest insights at the BVS - Basic Vascular Science Spring Meeting 2025 in Lucerne, CH on the intricate world of all vascular research fields! Join us on 23.-24.05.2025 as we delve deeper into the mechanisms behind blood Vessel Development & Function, Pathomechanisms behind Atherosclerosis and how this knowledge can lead to groundbreaking advancements in medicine. Stay tuned for more insights in advanced Vascular Surgery and discoveries in the fascinating field of Aortic Aneurysm Characteristics! Follow BVS - Basic Vascular Science for updates on the upcoming Spring Meeting and Call for Abstracts! #VascularBiology #Medicine #Research #Innovation #BasicResearch

Ever wondered what an interventional radiologist does? 🤔 Let's break it down in 40 seconds! Interventional radiologists are specialized doctors who use imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds to guide tiny instruments through the body. We perform minimally invasive procedures, which means smaller incisions, less pain, and quicker recovery times 💯 From treating varicose veins to opening blocked arteries, and even delivering targeted cancer therapies, we offer advanced solutions without the need for major surgery. Our goal? To get you back on your feet faster with precision and care 💙 That’s what an interventional radiologist does. Quick, effective, and minimally invasive care. Have more questions? Drop them below! #Coloradans #DenverHealthcare #LoneTree #VascularHealth #InterventionalRadiology #MedicalCare #CommunityHealth #LocalCare #ColoradoProud

A research review co-authored by Himanshu Gupta, MD, Director of Cardiac Imaging at Valley Medical Group and Juan B. Grau, MD, FACS, FACC, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Valley Hospital, was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. The authors explored two method of septal reduction therapy (SRT) for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) - alcohol septal ablation and septal myectomy - and highlight the need for further training of septal myectomy surgeons to ensure access to optimal septal reduction therapies for patients with HCM. SRT relieves left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and helps to reduce symptoms in patients with obstructive HCM. To read the full review, please visit https://lnkd.in/eMfW9eQZ. #CardiacPublication #CardiacResearch #MedicalResearch #MedicalPublication #ValleyHealthSystem

Professor Antonio Di Ieva (neurosurgeon with pituitary & skull base surgery expertise) collaborates with Associate Professor Veronica Preda (endocrinologist with clinical and research expertise in pituitary pathology) to convene Pituitary Meetings. They lead the pituitary neuroendocrine clinic, fortnightly, and the pituitary multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting, monthly. The MDT meeting attracts a diverse array of participants, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, trainees, and more. The primary objective is to enhance the precision of decision-making concerning patients grappling with tumors impacting the pituitary gland's functionality. Additionally, the meeting serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge as well in such a translational medical field. #pituituary #meeting #research #collaborate 

📢”Improved Survival and Weaning Success with Combined VA-ECMO and IABP in Post-cardiotomy Shock” A recent study by Cagdas Baran and colleagues, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease by MDPI, explores the outcomes and complications associated with the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients experiencing postcardiotomy shock following cardiac surgery. Perfusion Times advocates for content grounded in evidence-based medicine, drawing from prestigious academic journals open access peer-reviewed. #follow #PerfusionTimes #PostCardiotomyShock #ECMOandIABP #CardiacSurvivalAdvances