Calcification

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AMP 2024

Experience of a Laser and Optics-based Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy System for the Treatment of Above-the-Knee Calcified Lesions

09/12/2024

Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.

Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann...

09/12/2024

Vascular Disease Management

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Treating Calcified BTK Disease with Shockwave IVL

07/02/2024

Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.

Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas...

07/02/2024

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News

CIS and BRG are First in Louisiana to Use New Generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System

06/12/2024

CIS Press Release

CIS Press Release

BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland Green, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in Louisiana to use the new generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) to treat coronary...

BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland...

06/12/2024

Vascular Disease Management

LINC 2024

New RCT Hopes to ‘CRACK-IT’ With Aggressive Vessel Prep in Heavily Calcified Fempop Lesions

05/29/2024

Tim Wittig, MD
University Hospital Leipzig, Germany

Tim Wittig, MD University Hospital Le...

An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.

An introduction to a new trial...

05/29/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Images

Negotiating Peripheral Calcification for TAVR Access

04/12/2024

Jha Manvendu, DrNB; G. Keshavamurthy, DM

Department of Vascular Surgery, Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi, India

Jha Manvendu, DrNB; G. Keshavamurthy,...

A 74-year-old man, who was a chronic smoker with a known case of hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, presented with a history of breathlessness on minimal exertion.

A 74-year-old man, who was a...

04/12/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Sponsored Video

Real-World Evidence and Secondary Mechanism of Action of the Auryon Laser System

04/08/2024

A discussion with John Rundback, MD, and Bulent Arslan, MD

A discussion with John Rundback, MD, ...

Learn about the recently published safety and efficacy data of the Auryon Laser System.

Learn about the recently...

04/08/2024

Vascular Disease Management

ISET 2024

A Summary of Existing Data for the Use of 355nm Laser in BTK Arteries

03/18/2024

Timothy Yates, MD
CLI Vascular Specialists, West Palm Beach, Florida

Timothy Yates, MD CLI Vascular Specia...

Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates reviews his ISET 2024 presentation on the current data available for the use of a 355nm laser in below-the-knee arteries.

Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates...

03/18/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Video Series

Size for Success: Peripheral IVL Sizing for Optimal Results

12/18/2023

Eric A. Secemsky , MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI;

Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss the overall under-sizing trends of endovascular tools – why it happens and the clinical implications.

Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss...

12/18/2023

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2023

The Value of Debulking and Vessel Prep Before Drug Delivery

11/09/2023

Craig M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

Dr. Craig Walker, from the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Louisiana, discusses his presentation on using vessel prep before drug-coated balloon delivery.

Dr. Craig Walker, from the...

11/09/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

Shockwave L6 in Action: Calcified Bilateral Iliacs – Changing Compliance for Pre-EVAR Access

04/27/2023

Join Dr. Frank Arko and Dr. Joseph Lombardi as they review Dr. Arko’s large bore access case using the new Shockwave L6 Peripheral IVL Catheter.

Join Dr. Frank Arko and Dr....

04/27/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

The NEW 2.00 Max Crown in Long SFA Lesion

04/06/2023

Ankur Lodha , MD;

Dr. Lodha, an interventional cardiologist, takes a radial approach and safely treats moderately calcified lesions in the SFA and popliteal arteries.

Dr. Lodha, an interventional...

04/06/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

AMP 2024

Experience of a Laser and Optics-based Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy System for the Treatment of Above-the-Knee Calcified Lesions

09/12/2024

Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.

Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann...

09/12/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Sponsored Video

Treating Calcified BTK Disease with Shockwave IVL

07/02/2024

Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.

Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas...

07/02/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Sponsored Video

Real-World Evidence and Secondary Mechanism of Action of the Auryon Laser System

04/08/2024

A discussion with John Rundback, MD, and Bulent Arslan, MD

A discussion with John Rundback, MD, ...

Learn about the recently published safety and efficacy data of the Auryon Laser System.

Learn about the recently...

04/08/2024

Vascular Disease Management

ISET 2024

A Summary of Existing Data for the Use of 355nm Laser in BTK Arteries

03/18/2024

Timothy Yates, MD
CLI Vascular Specialists, West Palm Beach, Florida

Timothy Yates, MD CLI Vascular Specia...

Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates reviews his ISET 2024 presentation on the current data available for the use of a 355nm laser in below-the-knee arteries.

Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates...

03/18/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Video Series

Size for Success: Peripheral IVL Sizing for Optimal Results

12/18/2023

Eric A. Secemsky , MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI;

Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss the overall under-sizing trends of endovascular tools – why it happens and the clinical implications.

Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss...

12/18/2023

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2023

The Value of Debulking and Vessel Prep Before Drug Delivery

11/09/2023

Craig M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

Dr. Craig Walker, from the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Louisiana, discusses his presentation on using vessel prep before drug-coated balloon delivery.

Dr. Craig Walker, from the...

11/09/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

Shockwave L6 in Action: Calcified Bilateral Iliacs – Changing Compliance for Pre-EVAR Access

04/27/2023

Join Dr. Frank Arko and Dr. Joseph Lombardi as they review Dr. Arko’s large bore access case using the new Shockwave L6 Peripheral IVL Catheter.

Join Dr. Frank Arko and Dr....

04/27/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

The NEW 2.00 Max Crown in Long SFA Lesion

04/06/2023

Ankur Lodha , MD;

Dr. Lodha, an interventional cardiologist, takes a radial approach and safely treats moderately calcified lesions in the SFA and popliteal arteries.

Dr. Lodha, an interventional...

04/06/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

Cracking Bilateral Iliac Disease With Shockwave M5+

01/04/2023

Constantino S. Pena , MD, FAHA, FSCCT, FSIR;

Hear from Dr. Constantino Peña on how he is using Shockwave M5+ to safely crack and compress calcium for his patients with bilateral iliac disease.

Hear from Dr. Constantino Peña...

01/04/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Video

Cracking SFA Occlusive Disease With Shockwave M5+

01/04/2023

Nicolas Mouawad , MD, MPH, MBA, FSVS, FRCS, FACS;

Hear from Dr. Nicolas Mouawad on how he is using Shockwave M5+ to safely crack and compress calcium for his patients with SFA occlusive disease.

Hear from Dr. Nicolas Mouawad on...

01/04/2023

Vascular Disease Management

CLI Global Society

What's New With the European Chapter of the CLI Global Society

11/13/2024

In this discussion recorded at AMP 2024, CLI Global Society European Chapter Chairman Jos van den Berg, MD, and Vice-Chairman Thomas Zeller, MD, discuss the work that the Chapter has been doing to improve the lives of patients with critical...

In this discussion recorded at...

11/13/2024

Vascular Disease Management

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The Purpose and Value of the ELEGANCE Registry

11/01/2024

Dr Eric Secemsky discusses the ELEGANCE Registry, which aims to collect real-world data on populations not previously represented in PAD trials.

Dr Eric Secemsky discusses the...

11/01/2024

Vascular Disease Management

CLI Global Society

Why You Should Join the Critical Limb Ischemia Global Society

11/01/2024

CLI Global Society Committee Members Abigail Mize and Dr. David B. Alper discusses the benefits of being a Society member.

CLI Global Society Committee...

11/01/2024

Vascular Disease Management

CLI Global Society

Join the Critical Limb Ischemia Global Society!

11/01/2024

CLI Global Society President Barry Katzen, MD, discusses why you should join the Society.

CLI Global Society President...

11/01/2024

Vascular Disease Management

CLI Global Society

The CLI Global Society Publications Committee: Challenging the Status Quo

11/01/2024

Learn about the CLI Society Publications Committee and how their work is changing the way patients with CLI are treated.

Learn about the CLI Society...

11/01/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Video

When Used as Recommended, Gore TEVAR Solutions Facilitate a Means for Minimizing Air

11/01/2024

Watch this video to learn more!

11/01/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

First-in-Human Case for SLT IVUS Support Crossing Catheter in Complex CLTI Cases With EUS Guidance

09/19/2024

Watch as Dr. Bob Tahara discusses his AMP 2024 presentation.

Watch as Dr. Bob Tahara...

09/19/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

The Gore® Viabahn® Stent Graft in the Superficial Femoral Artery for In-Stent Restenosis

09/19/2024

In this video, Dr. Craig Walker discusses his presentation at AMP 2024 on how the Gore Viabahn stent graft is used for in-stent restenosis.

In this video, Dr. Craig Walker...

09/19/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

OEIS National Registry: An Update on CLI Patients and Complications

09/18/2024

Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann discusses his AMP 2024 presentation on the latest updates to the OEIS Registry.

Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann...

09/18/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

LIFE-BTK Further Analysis; 12-month RESOLV Data

09/18/2024

In this video recorded at AMP 2024, Dr. Ramon Varcoe discusses 2 of his AMP presentations on the results and indications of the LIFE-BTK and RESOLV studies.

In this video recorded at AMP...

09/18/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Abstracts

Use of Intravascular Lithotripsy for Severe Calcification in Endovascular Aortoiliac Reconstruction

Purpose: Arterial calcification is common in peripheral arterial disease, often resulting in suboptimal clinical outcomes after angioplasty and stent placement. The use of intravascular l...

Sanjiv S. Virdee , MD;

D. Butani ;

S.R. Kapoor ;

M. Leshen ;

R. Virdee ;

01/21/2022

Unusual Case of Splenocaval Shunt with Splenic Artery Aneurysm

Purpose: A 73-year-old man presented with recurrent episodes of drowsiness secondary to refractory hepatic encephalopathy for 1 year. He was known to have chronic liver disease with porta...

V. Inampudi ;

01/19/2022

Percutaneous Endoluminal Bypass for Lower Extremity Perfusion in High-Risk Nonsurgical Candidates

Kailin Opella, Andrew Ibrahim, Vivie Tran, Annmarie Farag, Minnie Tran, Mohammad Ansari PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas Introducti...

07/25/2024

Utilization of VBX Expandable Covered Stents in Severe Calcified Aortoiliac Disease to Perform a Mini-EVAR

Subash Swarna, Seena Firouzbakht, Vivie Tran, Amber Hernandez, Hoang Ho, Leigh A. Jenkins, MD, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cen...

07/25/2024

Utilization of Intravascular Ultrasound in the May-Thurner Syndrome: A case series

Vivie Tran, Alistair Disraeli, Nate Fernandez, Karter Morris, Hoang Ho, Dixon Santana, MD, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, ...

07/25/2024

Evaluating ChatGPT's Role in Interventional Cardiology: Assessing Responses Related to CAD and STEMI in PAD Patients

Vivie Tran, Hoang Ho, Steven Daley, Simon Williams, MD, Aliakbar Arvandi, MD, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, ...

07/25/2024

Evaluation of the Utility of ChatGPT Responses In Addressing the Diagnosis and Queries Related to Pulmonary Embolism

Vivie Tran, Hoang Ho, Subash Swarna, Andrew Ibrahim, Minnie Tran, Steven Daley, Simon Williams, MD, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences...

07/25/2024

Addressing Venous Thromboembolisms in Cancer Patients with Urgency and Utilizing Combo Therapy (Penumbra with EKOS) in Treatment of Patients with Submassive Pulmonary Embolism

Sachi Khemka, Hannah Seo, Vivie Tran, Kailin Opella, Esther Burns, Hoang Ho, Marina Iskandir, MD, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences C...

07/25/2024

Image-Guided Mechanical Thrombectomy Utilizing Penumbra Approach for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome as a Last Resort in Stage IV Lung Adenocarcinoma

Vivie Tran, Daniel Xue, Sachi Khemka, Hoang Ho, Mohammad M. Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA

07/25/2024

Racial and Gender Disparities Among Cardiovascular Case Deferment Due to Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Andrew Ibrahim, Mohamad Altabaa, Zeba Momin, Maryam Niazi, Anthony Bruccoliere, Hoang Ho, Annmarie Farag, Dixon Santana, MD, Mohammad (Mac) Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tec...

07/24/2024

Atherectomy as a Crucial Technique for Achieving Peripheral Vascular Intervention in Complete Vessel Occlusion With Severe Calcification

Andrew Ibrahim, Caroline Cushman, Mitchell DeVolder, Hoang Ho, Annmarie Farag, Dixon Santana, MD, Mohammad (Mac) Ansari, MD PAD Center of Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Science...

07/24/2024

ISET 2023 ABSTRACT

Safety and Performance of Aspiration Thrombectomy for Lower Extremity Acute Limb Ischemia: STRIDE Interim Analysis

01/17/2023

Adam Powell , MD;

T. Maldonado ;

K. Nagarsheth ;

J. Rowse ;

Jessica A. Chung ;

Purpose: In a recent meta-analysis, the reported rate of 30-day limb salvage in patients with acute limb ischemia (ALI) after surgical intervention was 83.1%. The purpose of this interim analysis is to report safety and performance data from...

Purpose: In a recent...

01/17/2023

Vascular Disease Management

Presentations

LINC 2024

New RCT Hopes to ‘CRACK-IT’ With Aggressive Vessel Prep in Heavily Calcified Fempop Lesions

05/29/2024

Tim Wittig, MD
University Hospital Leipzig, Germany

Tim Wittig, MD University Hospital Le...

An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.

An introduction to a new trial...

05/29/2024

Vascular Disease Management

Presentations

Intravascular Lithotripsy for Multi-Level CLI

09/01/2020

In this session, Dr. Chris Metzger performs TWO Shockwave IVL cases – one calcified CFA and one bilateral aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD). Drs. Craig Walker, George Adams, Constantino Pena, Ehrin Armstrong and Michael Lichtenberg provide...

In this session, Dr. Chris...

09/01/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Videos

AMP Presents CLI Live Series Case 2

07/14/2020

Complex CLI intervention performed at Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers for Amputation Prevention, an outpatient CLI center. Patient with RC 4 presentation requiring ultrasound guided access at 4 locations for successful laser...

Complex CLI intervention...

07/14/2020

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Fluoroscopic and Ultrasound Criteria for Patient Selection in DVA

08/17/2024

During her Saturday presentation on DVA Day at AMP, Abigail Mize, BS, RDCS, RVT, from AMize Consulting Services LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, provided an overview of selecting patients for DVA based on imaging criteria.

During her Saturday presentation...

08/17/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Retrospective Analysis of Peripheral Vascular Intervention Procedural and Safety Outcomes With Utilization of the Glidesheath Slender for Tibiopedal Access

08/16/2024

On Friday, George Pliagas, MD, FACS, FRCSC, from ACV Vascular in Las Vegas, Nevada, presented information about the Glidesheath Slender (Terumo) for tipiopedal access.

On Friday, George Pliagas, MD,...

08/16/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Endovascular Treatment of Femoropopliteal Arterial Occlusive Disease With Multiple Sirolimus-Eluting, Balloon-Expandable, Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds: The Efemoral Vascular Scaffold System

08/16/2024

In a presentation on Friday morning, Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, FRACS, PhD, MMed (Clin Epi) spoke about the Efemoral Vascular Scaffold System, focusing on its innovative approach to treating femoropopliteal arterial occlusive disease.

In a presentation on Friday...

08/16/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Reperfusion Injury vs Compartment Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis and Management

08/15/2024

On Thursday afternoon, Mazin Foteh, MD, provided an in-depth examination of reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome, focusing on their differential diagnosis and management strategies.

On Thursday afternoon, Mazin...

08/15/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

The Potential Value of Anticoagulation/Anti-Platelet Therapy in CLTI Patients

08/15/2024

On Thursday afternoon, R. Kevin Rogers, MD, spoke about the role of antithrombotic therapy in managing patients with CLTI, particularly those undergoing lower extremity revascularization.

On Thursday afternoon, R. Kevin...

08/15/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

The Logic Behind Leaving Nothing Behind

08/15/2024

During the “Vessel Preparation for CLI” session on Thursday morning. Sonya Noor, MD, from the Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo, New York, gave a presentation that focused on the strategic use of atherectomy in vascular interventions,...

During the “Vessel Preparation...

08/15/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Elevate the CLI Patient’s Voice: Why It Is So Important to Do the Right Thing

08/14/2024

During the Wednesday afternoon CLI Wound session at AMP, Caroline E. Fife, MD, from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on elevating the CLI patient’s voice and doing the right thing. She...

During the Wednesday afternoon...

08/14/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

Update on the ADA’s Amputation Prevention Alliance

08/14/2024

On Wednesday morning, Chris Fox, senior vice president of external affairs at the American Diabetes Association (ADA), presented the latest information on the ADA’s Amputation Prevention Alliance (APA).

On Wednesday morning, Chris Fox,...

08/14/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

How to Manage Complex CLI Patients With Wounds in an Outpatient Program

08/14/2024

At Wednesday’s session on CLI in 2024, Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from El Paso Cardiology Associates in El Paso, Texas, presented on the effective management of complex critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients with wounds in an outpatient...

At Wednesday’s session on CLI in...

08/14/2024

Vascular Disease Management

AMP 2024

What Is the Goal of CLI Therapy? Arterial Patency vs. Wound Healing vs. Limb Salvage

08/14/2024

On the first day of AMP 2024, Yolanda Bryce, MD, RPVI, from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, spoke about the complex goals of critical limb ischemia (CLI) therapy, emphasizing the nuanced balance between achieving...

On the first day of AMP 2024,...

08/14/2024

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