Peripheral/Endo

Data Presented on Two-Year Proximal Neck Dynamics from First-in-Human Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

TEMPE, Ariz., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nectero Therapeutics announced today a first-in-human (FIH) multicenter study evaluated treatment of small- to medium-sized abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) with pentagalloylglucose (PGG) using its investigational Nectero EAST® System. The study met safety endpoints, and AAA growth rates were significantly lower than expected through two years post-treatment. At the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) held in Boston last week, the impact of PGG treatment on proximal neck dynamics was presented by Dr. Matthew Eagleton, Chief, Mass General Brigham Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

InspireMD Announces First Patient Enrolled in the CGUARDIANS III Pivotal Study of the SwitchGuard Neuro Protection System for Use in TCAR Procedures

MIAMI, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR) (“InspireMD” or the “Company”), developer of the CGuard® Prime carotid stent system for the prevention of stroke, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the CGUARDIANS III pivotal study of its SwitchGuard neuro protection system (“NPS”), for use with its CGuard Prime 80 cm stent platform, in transcarotid artery revascularization (“TCAR”) procedures. The patient was enrolled by Dr. Patrick Muck at Good Samaritan Hospital, part of the TriHealth System in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting to Unveil Cutting-Edge Research Shaping the Future of Vascular Care

International gathering of more than 1,400 vascular specialists will feature the latest data on limb-threatening diseases, novel technology and integration of specialty within larger healthcare system  BOSTON, MA, MAY 27, 2026 – The Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will commence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, uniting the greatest […]

Annals of Family Medicine: Researchers in China Examine Use of AI-Assisted Ultrasound by General Practitioners To Detect Carotid Artery Plaque

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a new feasibility study published in Annals of Family Medicine, general practitioners (GPs) in China were able to accurately detect carotid artery plaque — an indicator of cardiovascular disease — in high-risk patients using an AI-assisted…