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Amelia was recovering from minor knee surgery when she began experiencing breathing difficulties. She was swiftly transferred from the ER to the cath lab, where Dr. Sayfo used #CAVT to treat a #bloodclot in her lungs. Thanks to the intervention, Amelia recovered quickly and was discharged the next day. Watch to learn more! https://youtu.be/g1Jo-M9enfk?si=hEx0Qm3coAH8lmhC
Penumbra launches its first laser-cut hypotube sheath designed for venous thromboembolism: Element Vascular Access System. Read more about our latest advancement here: https://peninc.info/3CwETSi #CAVT #MedTech #Innovation
Did you know venous thromboembolism (VTE) impacts up to 900,000 Americans each year, leading to approximately 100,000 deaths? Early detection and treatment are crucial, yet too many patients face delays and misdiagnosis. This #WorldThrombosisDay, we’re launching Get Out the Clot, a collaborative effort to bridge these gaps in care and raise awareness about innovative treatments like mechanical thrombectomy. We’re partnering with other expert organizations in VTE care: International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, National Blood Clot Alliance, Penumbra, PERT Consortium, and the Society for Vascular Medicine. We’re working together to advocate for a standardized approach to blood clot care. Visit GetOutTheClot.com to learn more! #GetOutTheClot #VTECare #HealthcareInnovation #BloodClotTreatment #PatientOutcomes
Audrey Muck’s guiding principle in life is to engage people with respect, kindness, and empathy. Learn how she’s applied this philosophy as an EMT, navigating high-pressure situations on her college campus, and now, on a larger scale, as a medical education program specialist who works to elevate patient care across the country. Read more here: https://peninc.info/3LMhFII. If you’d like to join our team, visit https://bit.ly/3z6E0Kx to learn more about career opportunities.
At 101-years old, Pete Spitzkeit has plenty of wisdom to share, including how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Read more about the importance of early stroke intervention, and how the efforts of Dr. Scott McPherson and his team at St. Dominic's Comprehensive Stroke Center helped Pete avoid significant disability where he is now walking a mile a few times a week: https://peninc.info/3XBxGsl.
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. Watch how we continue to innovate and address #bloodclots from head to toe: https://youtu.be/css1_tx1-GU?si=wbfAgUT_ed6rmoya #PenumbraProud #MedTech #VTE #CAVT #BCAM
Annually, 15 million people worldwide suffer from a stroke, which is often a debilitating & life-threatening condition. Meet Deborah; someone who is fit, healthy, loved running and swimming. But one morning she felt dizzy, weak on one side, and her son found her on the bathroom floor. Watch how Dr. Nayak and our mechanical thrombectomy technology is improving stroke care for patients like Deborah.
As a competitive bowler, Phillip Smith Jr.’s quest for the perfect game can be logged in miles as well as frames. Learn where he’s bowled and what else he does in his spare time. Read more here: https://peninc.info/3GMKS3S. If you’d like to join our team, visit https://bit.ly/3z6E0Kx to learn more about career opportunities.
Elizabeth Simms was 31 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when she started to experience shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate. Read how Penumbra’s latest innovation treated her Pulmonary Embolism and welcomed her healthy baby a few weeks later: https://bit.ly/3Gwozj1.
As a world traveler and ardent fan of the great outdoors, it’s no surprise that Jemy Allen once aspired to become a field biologist. Read how snakes foiled that plan and ultimately led her to pursue a fulfilling career in clinical trial management: https://bit.ly/45jZrqS. If you'd like to join our team, visit https://bit.ly/3z6E0Kx to learn more about career opportunities.
