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Awaited first-release data and debates set to address critical challenges in...

“These crucial results will help to shape next steps in research, including ongoing randomised controlled trials comparing bioresorbable scaffolds to angioplasty, and eventually, to...

Obituary: Roger M Greenhalgh 6th February 1941 – 6th October 2023

Roger Malcolm Greenhalgh, the surgeon internationally renowned for his unparalleled contribution to vascular education, training and research, died peacefully on 6th October, aged 82....

CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular Access session showcases new technologies, while debate...

The CX 2020 LIVE Vascular Access Consensus session sparked global interest, with chair Nick Inston (Birmingham, UK) and moderator Domenico Valenti (London, UK) taking...

CX 2020 LIVE: Strong support for relining peripheral arteries and rivaroxaban use for widespread atherosclerosis 

In a series of Podium 1st presentations from world-class faculty, CX 2020 LIVE attendees heard the latest data on peripheral arterial disease management and an evaluation of different types of stents, including...

CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology...

Last week week, the CX 2020 LIVE agenda turned to the technically challenging topic of aortic arch interventions. Through presentations, discussion, and polling, the...

CX 2020 LIVE gains CME accreditation: Attendees from 79 countries participate live

In a boost for vascular education, the CX 2020 LIVE sessions have been granted European Union (EU) and US reciprocal Continuing Medical Education (CME) points in recognition of its...

CX 2020 LIVE pioneers virtual vascular conference format in COVID-19 era

CX 2020 LIVE came to life online—despite COVID-19—using state-of-the art broadcast technology to bring together more than 1,000 vascular specialists, live, from 95 countries across...

CX 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 Charing Cross (CX) Symposium that was due to take place next month in London, UK, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.  In full,...

Intra-arterial calcification poses “one of the biggest challenges” for endovascular therapy

Andrew Holden (Auckland, New Zealand) provides perspective on the first results from the Disrupt PAD III observational registry that were presented at the Charing...

ACTION trial finds ACT-guided heparinisation increases patient safety

Implementing a method of heparinisation guided by activated clotting time (ACT), with a goal of 200–220 seconds, provides a “promising” increase in safety and...