Volume 9 - Issue 2 - February 2012
Insights
Interview
02/06/2012
Vena caval filters came about in the early 1970s to prevent pulmonary embolisms. In the 1990s, they developed retrievable filters, but this involved its own risks and costs so we thought that a bioconvertible filter was best for protection...
Vena caval filters came about in the early 1970s to prevent pulmonary embolisms. In the 1990s, they developed retrievable filters, but this involved its own risks and costs so we thought that a bioconvertible filter was best for protection...
Vena caval filters came about in...
02/06/2012
Vascular Disease Management
Feature
Case Report
02/06/2012
A patient presented for coronary angiography and followed by ad hoc percutaneous coronary intervention. Upon completion of the procedure, angiogram of the left common femoral artery revealed minimal disease, and an Angioseal vascular closure...
A patient presented for coronary angiography and followed by ad hoc percutaneous coronary intervention. Upon completion of the procedure, angiogram of the left common femoral artery revealed minimal disease, and an Angioseal vascular closure...
A patient presented for coronary...
02/06/2012
Vascular Disease Management
Review
02/06/2012
Aortoiliac stenting is the treatment of choice for aortoiliac occlusive disease. After reviewing treatment techniques, research shows that outcomes are similar for balloon expandable and self-expanding stents.
Aortoiliac stenting is the treatment of choice for aortoiliac occlusive disease. After reviewing treatment techniques, research shows that outcomes are similar for balloon expandable and self-expanding stents.
Aortoiliac stenting is the...
02/06/2012
Vascular Disease Management
Case Series
02/06/2012
Abstract carotid artery stenting is the treatment of choice in high-risk patients with extracranial carotid occlusive disease. Bradycardia and hypotension are well-recognized complications of this procedure and are often transient and...
Abstract carotid artery stenting is the treatment of choice in high-risk patients with extracranial carotid occlusive disease. Bradycardia and hypotension are well-recognized complications of this procedure and are often transient and...
Abstract carotid artery stenting...
02/06/2012
Vascular Disease Management