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Original Research
03/19/2025
Sreejit Nair, MD; Joseph Puma, DO; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Ashwani Sastry, MD
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of utilizing a 4F arterial access approach for treating PAD and CLTI in an outpatient setting.
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of utilizing a 4F arterial access approach for treating PAD and CLTI in an outpatient setting.
This study evaluates the safety...
03/19/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Wiechmann
OBL Corner
03/10/2025
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a...
03/10/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
12/01/2024
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
At AMP 2024, interventional radiologist Bret Wiechmann, MD, discussed his presentation on the OEIS Registry, which details outcomes within outpatient interventional suites to promote quality and identify benchmarks for best practices.
At AMP 2024, interventional radiologist Bret Wiechmann, MD, discussed his presentation on the OEIS Registry, which details outcomes within outpatient interventional suites to promote quality and identify benchmarks for best practices.
At AMP 2024, interventional...
12/01/2024
Vascular Disease Management
OBL Corner
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management...
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Bret Wiechmann
AMP 2024
09/18/2024
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann discusses his AMP 2024 presentation on the latest updates to the OEIS Registry.
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
Dr Laiq Raja
AMP 2024
08/14/2024
M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from El Paso Cardiology Associates in El Paso, Texas, presented on the effective management of complex CLI)patients with wounds in an outpatient program.
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from El Paso Cardiology Associates in El Paso, Texas, presented on the effective management of complex CLI)patients with wounds in an outpatient program.
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from...
08/14/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
03/13/2024
Michelle Maneevese, MD
As part of an Early Career Session at ISET 2024, Michelle Maneevese, MD, presented “Starting an OBL from Scratch,” an overview of how she opened her office-based lab (OBL), and gave advice for those thinking of starting their own OBL.
As part of an Early Career Session at ISET 2024, Michelle Maneevese, MD, presented “Starting an OBL from Scratch,” an overview of how she opened her office-based lab (OBL), and gave advice for those thinking of starting their own OBL.
As part of an Early Career...
03/13/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Commentary
03/08/2024
Moiz Shah, MD; John Blebea, MD, MBA
Careful selection of which cases not to take is an effective way of avoiding complications in an OBL. Determining what cases to avoid is largely dependent on 4 major variables: the physician, the patient, the procedure, and the OBL itself.
Careful selection of which cases not to take is an effective way of avoiding complications in an OBL. Determining what cases to avoid is largely dependent on 4 major variables: the physician, the patient, the procedure, and the OBL itself.
Careful selection of which cases...
03/08/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr. Raja
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Chris LeSar, MD
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
Chris LeSar, MD, FACS, RVT
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
 Drs. Wiechmann, Davis, and Secemsky
Vascular Voices Podcast
10/18/2023
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret...
10/18/2023
Vascular Disease Management

Videos & Podcasts

Dr Wiechmann
OBL Corner
03/10/2025
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a...
03/10/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Bret Wiechmann
AMP 2024
09/18/2024
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann discusses his AMP 2024 presentation on the latest updates to the OEIS Registry.
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
Dr. Raja
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Chris LeSar, MD
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
Chris LeSar, MD, FACS, RVT
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
 Drs. Wiechmann, Davis, and Secemsky
Vascular Voices Podcast
10/18/2023
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret...
10/18/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Wiechmann and Saab
Vascular Voices Podcast
07/25/2023
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret...
07/25/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Video
02/22/2023
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi Saab talk about the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi Saab talk about the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi...
02/22/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Rundback and Wiechmann
Vascular Voices Podcast
01/25/2023
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR
A discussion with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. John Rundback.
A discussion with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. John Rundback.
A discussion with Dr. Bret...
01/25/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Video
09/14/2022
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR
Drs. Wiechmann and Rundback discuss the role of OBLs in treating advanced vascular disease and CLI, and talk about how OEIS serves the outpatient endovascular community.
Drs. Wiechmann and Rundback discuss the role of OBLs in treating advanced vascular disease and CLI, and talk about how OEIS serves the outpatient endovascular community.
Drs. Wiechmann and Rundback...
09/14/2022
Vascular Disease Management
Video
02/16/2022
Paul Gagne, MD, FACS, RVT
Dr. Paul Gagne discusses what's new in the expanding world of OBLs.
Dr. Paul Gagne discusses what's new in the expanding world of OBLs.
Dr. Paul Gagne discusses what's...
02/16/2022
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Setayesh Sotoudehnia
Interview
03/27/2025
Setayesh Sotoudehnia, MD
Ahead of SIR 2025, Dr Setayesh Sotoudehnia of Mayo Clinic Rochester speaks about her research on MR-guided procedures, her GCAW Award, and the advancement of women in the field of interventional radiology.
Ahead of SIR 2025, Dr Setayesh Sotoudehnia of Mayo Clinic Rochester speaks about her research on MR-guided procedures, her GCAW Award, and the advancement of women in the field of interventional radiology.
Ahead of SIR 2025, Dr Setayesh...
03/27/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Peter Schneider
ISET 2025
03/27/2025
Peter A. Schneider, MD, FACS
In this video, Peter Schneider, MD, discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the CREST 2 trial, which completed enrollment in August 2024.
In this video, Peter Schneider, MD, discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the CREST 2 trial, which completed enrollment in August 2024.
In this video, Peter Schneider,...
03/27/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Ramon Varcoe
ISET 2025
03/26/2025
Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, PhD
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his...
03/26/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Jay Mathews
ISET 2025
03/24/2025
S. Jay Mathews, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Jay Mathews breaks down the key clinical and anatomical factors in selecting the right patients for the DETOUR procedure in complex peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Jay Mathews breaks down the key clinical and anatomical factors in selecting the right patients for the DETOUR procedure in complex peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Jay Mathews breaks down the...
03/24/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Dania Daye
ISET 2025
03/24/2025
Dania Daye, MD, PhD
Dania Daye, MD, PhD, discusses her ISET 2025 presentation on ensuring that the AI systems and tools being used in your practice are safe and ethical.
Dania Daye, MD, PhD, discusses her ISET 2025 presentation on ensuring that the AI systems and tools being used in your practice are safe and ethical.
Dania Daye, MD, PhD, discusses...
03/24/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr William Gray
ISET 2025
03/21/2025
William A. Gray, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD, and Ripal Gandhi, MD, discuss the critical challenges of developing an ideal scatter radiation protection system.
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD, and Ripal Gandhi, MD, discuss the critical challenges of developing an ideal scatter radiation protection system.
ISET co-directors Bill Gray, MD,...
03/21/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Xhorlina Marko
ISET 2025
03/21/2025
Iinterventional radiologist Xhorlina Marko, MD, from Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, discusses the details of her ISET 2025 presentation on the latest data and devices for DVT treatment.
Iinterventional radiologist Xhorlina Marko, MD, from Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, discusses the details of her ISET 2025 presentation on the latest data and devices for DVT treatment.
Iinterventional radiologist...
03/21/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Sanjay Misra
ISET 2025
03/20/2025
Watch as interventional radiologist Sanjay Misra, MD, FSIR, professor of radiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on how artificial intelligence is currently used in vascular therapy.
Watch as interventional radiologist Sanjay Misra, MD, FSIR, professor of radiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on how artificial intelligence is currently used in vascular therapy.
Watch as interventional...
03/20/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Parikh
ISET 2025
03/18/2025
Nainesh Parikh
In this video from ISET2025, interventional radiologist Dr Nainesh Parikh discusses his presentation on the benefits of prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of prostate cancer.
In this video from ISET2025, interventional radiologist Dr Nainesh Parikh discusses his presentation on the benefits of prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of prostate cancer.
In this video from ISET2025,...
03/18/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Daniel Clair
ISET 2025
03/17/2025
Daniel G. Clair, MD
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, ...
03/17/2025
Vascular Disease Management