Publications by authors named "Rakesh R Devireddy"
Arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) provide vascular access for hemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, vascular access thrombosis often occurs, requiring frequent reinterventions to maintain access patency. This report describes the successful use of the InThrill Thrombectomy System (Irvine, CA: Inari Medical) for macerating and removing thrombus from an occluded and heavily thrombosed AVG.
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- The study investigates the outcomes and complications of chronic total occlusion rotational atherectomy (CTO RA) compared to non-CTO RA in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) through a meta-analysis of existing research.
- Four studies with 1,868 patients were analyzed, revealing that while CTO RA showed a slight increase in the risk of coronary perforation, the overall risks for major adverse cardiovascular events, target vessel revascularization, and all-cause mortality were not significantly different from non-CTO RA.
- The findings suggest that more research is needed to understand the implications of CTO RA better and refine treatment approaches, especially given the potential for increased complications.