Frank J. Criado, MD

Commentary

The EVAR Landscape in 2013: Noteworthy Developments in the AAA Field

07/31/2013

EVAR continues to evolve, and moving forward the appeal of percutaneous EVAR, with availability of lower profile and highly flexible systems and the expanding capability to achieve successful endovascular repair of juxtarenal and pararenal...

EVAR continues to evolve, and...

07/31/2013

Vascular Disease Management

Review

Taking a New Look at Kommerell

07/05/2016

Frank J. Criado , MD;

Kommerell’s aortic diverticula are infrequent but perhaps not as rare as previously estimated. This article illustrates measurement techniques for these lesions to assist interventionalists in developing treatment plans, including hybrid...

Kommerell’s aortic diverticula...

07/05/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting: The "Perfect Vascular Storm" Revisited

09/05/2008

Frank J. Criado , MD;

It was the December issue 2004 of VDM when we last editorialized about the status of carotid artery stenting (CAS) in these pages. And quite a bit has happened since! Taking into account the continuing strength and impact of carotid...

It was the December issue 2004...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

SAPPHIRE: The Gem Still Shines

09/05/2008

Frank J. Criado , MD;

“And I said of medicine, that this is an art which considers the constitution of the patient, and has principles of actions and reasons in each case.” – Plato: Georgias.

“And I said of medicine, that...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

On the Nature of Turf Wars II: Discussing the Anatomy of Vascular Disruptions

09/05/2008

Frank J. Criado , MD;

I must say it was heartening to hear the many nice comments on my last Editor’s Corner in the September/October issue. And while wanting to believe such reactions were prompted by my sharp pen and lofty writing… I know better than that!...

I must say it was heartening to...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Commentary

TEVAR Update 2013: Regulatory, Technology, and Therapy Trends

11/04/2013

Frank J. Criado , MD;

This update summarizes the thoracic endovascular landscape, including currently approved devices in the United States and other countries, on-label indications, and trends in use of TEVAR devices.

This update summarizes the...

11/04/2013

Vascular Disease Management

Interview

Percutaneous Revascularization for SFA/Popliteal Arterial Disease: When and Why

09/05/2008

Michael R. Jaff , MD, DO;

Gary M. Ansel , MD, FACC;

Frank J. Criado , MD;

Sandeep Khosla , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

David E. Allie , MD;

In our experience, 40-50% of CLI patients will have SFA/popliteal involved and 30-40% in LACI trial.

In our experience, 40-50% of CLI...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

CAS "Losses" to Endarterectomy: Temporary Setback or has CEA Won?

09/05/2008

Frank J. Criado , MD;

At the dawn of a new year, it should come as no surprise that yet a further update on the status of carotid stenting (CAS) is warranted. Developments of the past several months appear to have triggered (or quickened the pace of) changes in...

At the dawn of a new year, it...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

An Endovascular Therapy Breakthrough: The Conformable GORE TAG Device Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissections

11/04/2013

Frank J. Criado , MD;

The US Food and Drug Administration approval of Gore’s Conformable GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis for endovascular repair of acute and chronic type B dissections of the descending thoracic aorta will enable physicians to exchange...

The US Food and Drug...

11/04/2013

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

Stent-Graft Repair

09/05/2008

Frank J. Criado , MD;

Diseases of the thoracic aorta are relatively frequent and often life-threatening. Degenerative thoracic aneurysms (TAA) and aortic dissection (AD) are the most common and best-known, but a number of other significant lesions are also...

Diseases of the thoracic aorta...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management