An acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderate or high ...

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. Patients undergoing coronary artery ...

Patients who had low doses of clot-buster drugs delivered directly to the site of a pulmonary embolism (PE) via a catheter using ultrasound to enhance their effect had significantly better outcomes ...

This data was produced from a multi-center study that enrolled 125 patients. The data demonstrates that VIVO was over 94% accurate, assisted physicians in determining workflow when used pre-procedure, ...

The cardiac catheterization lab at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's has undergone a massive upgrade. With a fourth ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...

This data was produced from a multi-center study that enrolled 125 patients. The data demonstrates that VIVO was over 94% accurate, assisted physicians in determining workflow when used pre-procedure, ...

A urostomy bag and a catheter are two different devices that can help drain and collect urine from your body. A urostomy is often permanent, whereas a catheter is not. If you have certain medical ...