Using embolization coils to close off residual leaks after procedures to occlude/exclude the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with A-fib appears to be both safe and effective, a small, ...

NEW YORK-- Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of unruptured brain aneurysms, outcomes have remained stagnant over the last 10 years. This can be explained by the dramatic proliferation of ...

Detachable coils for peripheral embolization offer precise placement and control in coiling procedures NATICK, Mass., Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the immediate U.S. and European ...

The procedure involves inserting a catheter into an artery or vein and deploying the coil to block the flow of oxygenated blood to the affected area. The World Health Organization recognizes the ...

Brain aneurysms affect about one in every 50 Americans and can lead to serious medical emergencies, including stroke, brain damage and death if they burst. Existing treatment options are limited and ...

In developed markets, six to seven out of ten patients undergo coiling procedures. Two types of coils are available: Guglielmi Detachable Coils (GDC) and matrix coils. GDC, a bare platinum coil ...