Arthur C. Lee, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Professional Advice

5 Physician Thought Leaders Share Their Advice for Breaking Into Clinical Research

11/04/2024

"I remember as a young physician that getting involved in research was intimidating," says Dr. Arthur Lee. "Figuring out where to begin is often a challenge in itself. However, I now realize that the barrier to making a meaningful impact...

"I remember as a young physician...

11/04/2024

Cath Lab Digest

The SAFARI Technique, With a Twist

06/04/2012

Orlando Marrero , RCIS, MBA;

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

The “SAFARI” technique1, or subintimal arterial flossing with antegrade-retrograde intervention, is a method for recanalization of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) when subintimal angioplasty fails. Retrograde access is usually obtained via...

The “SAFARI” technique1, or...

06/04/2012

Cath Lab Digest

HOW TO USEThe Cutting Balloon: Tips and Techniques

06/19/2008

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Bernardo Saulo , PA;

When the Cutting Balloon is inflated, the tiny atherotomes score the arterial disease, interrupting the elastic and fibrotic continuity and allowing for plaque displacement, thereby decreasing the amount of trauma to the artery wall. The...

When the Cutting Balloon is...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest

Feature

HOW TO USEThe Cutting Balloon: Tips and Techniques

06/19/2008

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Bernardo Saulo , PA;

When the Cutting Balloon is...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Drug-Eluting Stenting of Saphenous Vein Graft Versus Native Coronary Artery Supplying the Same Myocardial Perfusion Territory: A Pilot Retrospective 3-Year Follow-up

10/02/2012

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Paul C. Ho , MD, MSc;

Richard Fortuna , MD, PhD;

Abstract: Background. In post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients undergoing drug-eluting stent implantation of either the saphenous vein graft (SVG) versus the native coronary artery supplying the same myocardial perfusion...

Abstract: Background. In...

10/02/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Ask the Expert

Coronary Atherectomy, Part III of III: Orbital Atherectomy

10/07/2016

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

This case highlights the fact that the lack of utilizing vessel preparation appropriately can result in lower procedural success rates, higher complication rates, higher contrast and radiation doses, and increased cost.

This case highlights the fact...

10/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

New Techniques

Reentry-Catheter Assisted SAFARI Technique

10/05/2015

Zaheed Tai , MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI;

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

In the event of reentry failure, alternative strategies may be required to achieve procedural success. We describe an alternative strategy to achieve success with the use of Outback and Pioneer reentry catheters when initial reentry fails.

In the event of reentry failure,...

10/05/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Reentry-Catheter Assisted SAFARI Technique

06/29/2015

Zaheed Tai , MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI;

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Reentry catheters have become an important tool in the treatment of chronic total occlusion of the peripheral vasculature. The authors describe an alternative strategy to achieve success with the use of Outback and Pioneer reentry catheters...

Reentry catheters have become an...

06/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Learn How Access Strategy Impacts Complex CTO Crossing

04/06/2018

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Access strategy for chronic total occlusions (CTOs) is crucial in obtaining procedural success. Some access sites may have a higher complication rate or be more technically difficult to obtain; therefore, the pros and cons of the approach...

Access strategy for chronic...

04/06/2018

Vascular Disease Management

A Percutaneous Crossing Algorithm for Femoropopliteal and Tibial Artery Chronic Total Occlusions (PCTO Algorithm)

03/28/2019

Mohammad Ansari , MD;

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Emmanouil S. Brilakis , MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI;

Subhash Banerjee , MD, FSCAI;

Bryan T. Fisher Sr., MD;

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

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

John H. Rundback , MD, FAHA, FSIR;

Mehdi H. Shishehbor , DO, MPH, PhD;

Ehrin J. Armstrong , MD, MSc, FACC;

Sahil A. Parikh , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

This review outlines a contemporary ultrasound-based approach to crossing femoropopliteal PCTOs based on a review of prospectively collected case report surveys, published evidence, and expert opinion compiled by the writing group members.

This review outlines a...

03/28/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology