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

Clinical Editor's Corner

Fractional Flow Reserve to Assess Hemodynamics in Peripheral Arteries

08/29/2015

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

Instead of using vasoactive drugs, which may have side effects, to induce a hyperemic state and therefore demonstrate gradients, it may be useful to create a hyperemic state by simple external cuff compression of the calf for a minute to...

Instead of using vasoactive...

08/29/2015

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Benefits and Drawbacks of Vascular Closure Devices

11/03/2014

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

Dr. Walker discusses the pros and cons of using vascular closure devices after interventional procedures.

Dr. Walker discusses the pros...

11/03/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Carbon Dioxide for Angiographic Imaging

10/01/2014

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

Carbon dioxide can be used safely and reduce the risks associated with iodinated contrast in angiography.

Carbon dioxide can be used...

10/01/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Retrograde Access for Treating Below-the-Ankle Arterial Disease in CLI

08/24/2014

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

Patients with critical limb ischemia who have obstructions in the foot have among the poorest prognosis. Retrograde access can help revascularize the foot and save limbs.

Patients with critical limb...

08/24/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Image-Guided Intravascular Crossing of Chronic Total Occlusions

07/26/2014

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

Dedicated crossing tools have been developed to help cross CTOs with the goal of true intraluminal crossing rather than subintimal crossing. It is reasoned that true luminal crossing may facilitate improved outcomes when atherectomy devices...

Dedicated crossing tools have...

07/26/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Dialysis Access Management

07/01/2014

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

New balloon and stent designs could enable more effective treatment of calcified lesions, and stent grafts will improve interventionists’ abilities to preserve fistula function and increase their useful life by decreasing restenosis and...

New balloon and stent designs...

07/01/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Iatrogenic Device Induced Superior Vena Cava Syndromes

07/01/2014

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

Any transvenous line can mechanically injure a vein or obstruct cross-sectional area, and vascular specialists should educate themselves on related complications as the use of electrophysiologic devices increases.

Any transvenous line can...

07/01/2014

Vascular Disease Management