Blood may be the essence of life, but there are times when a physician needs to stop or redirect blood flow to treat a patient or even save their life. Using minimally invasive interventional techniques—an alternative to open surgery—embolic agents…
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Complex cases added to TIPS educational video series
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Coil fiber study shows fibers boost acute occlusion
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According to Dr Trerotola, an interventional radiologist at Penn Medicine, the study convincingly showed that ‘fibres made a huge difference in terms of acute occlusion compared to non-fibred coils’1 in the arterial vasculature. But this type of study had never…
Implementation, facility protocols, IR success requirements Watch the full webinar This is the final of three blog posts focused on the benefits of early TIPS. Part 3 specifically addresses implementation, facility protocols, and IR success requirements. Read part 1, "Evidence…
Patient selection, referral pathway, and TIPS techniques Watch the full webinar This is the second of three blogs focused on the benefits of early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures for patients suffering from portal hypertension. Read part 1, "Evidence…
[caption id="attachment_852" align="alignright" width="398"] Dr. David Beckett[/caption] We sat down with Dr. David Beckett, an interventional radiologist at The Whiteley Clinic in London, England, to talk about pelvic congestion syndrome. Dr. Beckett explained the reasons why this painful disease is… 
From 22-25 September, interventional radiologists from around the world will descend on Lisbon, Portugal, for CIRSE 2018. This year’s focus is on empowering the next generation of IRs. Cook Medical has several events that will appeal to both new physicians… 
Thousands of interventional radiologists from around the world gathered in Copenhagen from 16-20 September to hear about disease states, treatment modalities, and new technologies in the field. CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe) is an annual global congress… 
On 16 September, many of the brightest minds in interventional radiology will gather in Denmark, home of William Cook Europe, to participate in the 2017 Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) congress. CIRSE’s goal is to “improve patient… 
Interventional Radiology offers Cook Vista® drainage training in Italy Cook’s Interventional Radiology team offered a two-day Vista Education and Training workshop in Rome, Italy. The training, entitled Complex Drainage, included didactic and hands-on sessions covering drainage, nephrostomy, and abdominal cases using… 
Editor's note: On November 6 of 2016, interventional radiology lost one of its true pioneers, Dr Constantin Cope. Dr Cope’s contribution to the IR community will be forever felt through those who had the privilege of his training and mentorship.… 
How long have you been with Cook? I have been with Cook for 25 years, starting as a sales rep. In 2009 I became the sales and marketing manager for IR in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). I… 
Efficient and effective (94.2% accuracy) Using the Transluminal Biliary Biopsy Forceps Set and a novel “cross and push” technique to maintain access with the wire guide beyond the biopsy area, Dr Prashant Patel, Dr Balaji Rangarajan, and Dr Kamarjit Mangat… 
Did you know? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the buildup of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. Sedentary lifestyles and Western diets are contributing to an increasing incidence of NAFLD. Read about the epidemiology… 
What do you do? I am the regional manager for the Intervention Radiology (IR) business unit for Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland and Hungary. How long have you been with Cook? I began working… 
In 2010, a diagnosis of testicular cancer interrupted Austin Detra’s college swimming career and his studies at Mesa State University in Colorado, a state in the American West. Part of his treatment included the use of a Cook implantable port.… 
Three Interventional Radiologists recently spent time at our headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. When physicians come to Cook, we like to take them through the manufacturing plant to show them how the products they use every day are made. They…