Venous Intervention

To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the use of the Shockwave lithoplasty balloon in a vein, in the treatment of post-thrombotic stenosis.

To our knowledge, this is the...

03/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Calcium Corner

ATTRACT Trial Signals Reduction in Post Thrombotic Syndrome Severity with Interventional Treatment of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis

02/26/2018

Timothy E. Yates , MD, RPVI;

We must educate and work with our colleagues to understand that DVT is a chronic disease state, and that treating it aggressively and early in our patient population is crucial.

We must educate and work with...

02/26/2018

Cath Lab Digest

New Techniques

Tibial Venous Access is Safe and Effective in Treating DVT

04/30/2017

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Fadi Saab , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Tibial veins are actually much larger than the tibial arteries accessed to treat arterial disease. Therefore, there is no anatomic reason to not utilize tibial veins to advance wires and catheters to reach occlusions in the lower extremity...

Tibial veins are actually much...

04/30/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens: A Complication of Filter Use in the Inferior Vena Cava, Successfully Treated With Ultrasound-Assisted, Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis

09/05/2016

Sana Salam ;

Hassan Hashmi , MD;

David Toups , MD;

Sohail Khan , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of deep vein thrombosis characterized by swelling, pain, and bluish discoloration.

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a...

09/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Interventional Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) at St. Charles Hospital

07/07/2016

Jason P. Jundt , MD;

Wayne K. Nelson , MD, FACS, RPVI;

We have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, acutely, with relief of pain and swelling, restoration to ambulation, and occasionally, limb preservation. Aggressive treatment of DVT using devices can also minimize the risk of...

We have an opportunity to make a...

07/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Interview

Clinical Research and Practice in Venous Therapy: An Interview With Rick De Graaf, MD, PhD

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management spoke with Rick De Graaf, MD, PhD, about the current state of venous therapy and the tools and education needed for interventionalists to begin providing venous therapy and to perform venous stenting.

Vascular Disease Management...

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Research and Practice in Venous Therapy: An Interview With Rick De Graaf, MD, PhD

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management...

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Original Contribution

An Initiative Technique to Facilitate Axillary Vein Puncture During CRT Implantation

06/29/2015

Saleh Al Ghamdi , MD;

Areeg El Tayeb , MD;

Khaled Dagriri , MD;

Yahya Al Hebaishi , MD;

A. Shaheer Ahmed , MD, DM, DNB;

Ahmed Al Fagih , MD;

A new technique is offered to minimize requirement of contrast and the time to puncture the axillary vein during implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy devices.

A new technique is offered to...

06/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology