Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a catheter, such as an endovascular catheter configured for catheter rotation during a catheterization procedure, e.g., an endovascular catheterization procedure. The catheter includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member surrounding at least a portion of the central portion of the first tubular member, where the first and second tubular members are rotatable with respect to each other. Methods for performing a catheterization and kits that include the catheter are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for isolating and culturing cardiac progenitor cells, and for improved transplantation.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in a subject. The methods include applying to a skin site of the subject a topical composition that includes a vasodilation agent and an anesthetic agent in a manner sufficient for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in the subject. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting a cannula into an artery at the skin site of the subject. Also provided are topical compositions that find use in performing the subject methods.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a catheter, such as an endovascular catheter configured for catheter rotation during a catheterization procedure, e.g., an endovascular catheterization procedure. The catheter includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member surrounding at least a portion of the central portion of the first tubular member, where the first and second tubular members are rotatable with respect to each other. Methods for performing a catheterization and kits that include the catheter are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cardiovascular diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for treating cardiovascular diseases by administration of a cytokine alone, or in conjunction with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for isolating and culturing cardiac progenitor cells, and for improved transplantation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cardiovascular diseases. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for treating cardiovascular diseases by administration of a cytokine alone, or in conjunction with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in a subject. The methods include applying to a skin site of the subject a topical composition that includes a vasodilation agent and an anesthetic agent in a manner sufficient for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in the subject. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting a cannula into an artery at the skin site of the subject. Also provided are topical compositions that find use in performing the subject methods.

Abstract: A mast step for a kayak sailing rig is provided. The mast step supports a mast relative to a deck of the kayak at a desired angle to facilitate an optimum sail shape. The step also has a convex below a surface which contacts the deck, allowing the mast to be rotated forward or aft in use, and in particular allowing the mast to be rotated from an upright position to a flat position against the deck of the kayak.

Abstract: A mast step for a kayak sailing rig is provided. The mast step supports a mast relative to a deck of the kayak at a desired angle to facilitate an optimum sail shape. The step also has a convex below a surface which contacts the deck, allowing the mast to be rotated forward or aft in use, and in particular allowing the mast to be rotated from an upright position to a flat position against the deck of the kayak.