VEITH Symposium Debate: Implantable AAA Pressure Sensors (Cardiomems) And Their Value In Detecting Which AAAS Remain Excluded Long-Term

Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Article Date: 24 Nov 2008 - 12:00 PST

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The use of remote pressure sensors can eliminate the risks associated with cross-sectional imaging, while still ensuring appropriate exclusion after the residual aneurysm sac after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). The issue in one of the many heated debates at the VEITHsymposum, was the value of pressure sensing in detecting which abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are excluded long-term.

Ross Milner, Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Director, Vascular Surgery in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, presented the long-term efficacy in assessing aneurysm exclusion in over 70 patients treated at his institution over a three-year period.

In addition, Dr. Milner discussed his current surveillance paradigm as pressure sensors have been placed in his patients.

This paradigm allows for the elimination of nephrotoxic contrast while limiting radiation exposure. Also, it does not require the specialized skills of a vascular lab technologist to identify endoleaks.

Dr. Milner strongly believes that pressure sensing clearly has value in detecting which aneurysms are excluded long-term.

VEITH SYMPOSIUM - New York, November 19th to 23rd

Now in its fourth decade, VEITH SYMPOSIUM provides vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and other vascular specialists with a unique and exciting format to learn the most current information about what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease. The 5-day event features rapid-fire presentations from world renowned vascular specialists with emphasis on the latest advances, changing concepts in diagnosis and management, pressing controversies and new techniques.

VEITHsymposium is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.

www.veithsymposium.org

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Pauline T. Mayer
www.ptmhcm.com