Peripheral intervention

CLI Perspectives

The Exciting Educational Programs and Offerings at VIVA 2015

10/05/2015

CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan. This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews D. Chris Metzger, MD, FACC, Co-Medical Director, Wellmont CVA Heart Institute, Kingsport, Tennessee.

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I first learned about CLI and its implications at VIVA years ago and have watched the evolving education pertaining to CLI growing.

I first learned about CLI and...

10/05/2015

Cath Lab Digest

New Techniques

Reentry-Catheter Assisted SAFARI Technique

10/05/2015

Zaheed Tai, DO¹ and Arthur Lee, MD²

Zaheed Tai, DO1 and Arthur Lee, MD2 ...

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

CLI Perspectives

The Fast-Evolving Field of Drug-Coated Balloons in Below-the-Knee Disease

09/07/2015

CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan. This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Juan F. Granada, MD, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer, CRF Jack H. Skirball Research Center; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, New York.

CLI Perspectives is headed by section...

CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan.

CLI Perspectives is headed by...

09/07/2015

Cath Lab Digest

CLI Hemodynamics for Diagnosis and Treatment

07/01/2015

CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan.

J.A. Mustapha, MD, talks with George Adams, MD, Director of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Research, Rex Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina.

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This month, Dr. George Adams shares his experience and his personal interpretations of CLI hemodynamics in his daily practice.

This month, Dr. George Adams...

07/01/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Your Path to Success: Expert Advice

Does Vascular Remain an Untapped Market?

07/01/2015

David Fuller, Senior Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

David Fuller, Senior Vice President, ...

The prospect of linking vascular program structure with the more fully developed cardiac service line can bring great value to both the program and the patient.

The prospect of linking vascular...

07/01/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Comparison of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Undergoing Endovascular Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Disease

02/24/2015

Michael S. Lee, MD¹; Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD^2*; Seung Kyu Han, MD³; Byoung Geol Choi, BS²; Se Yeon Choi, BS²; Jabar Ali, MD²; Shaopeng Xu, MD²; Harris Abdullah Ngow, MD²; Jae Joong Lee, MD²; Kwang No Lee, MD²; Ji Bak Kim, MD²; Sunki Lee, MD²; Jin Oh Na, MD²; Cheol Ung Choi, MD²; Hong Euy Lim, MD²; Jin Won Kim, MD²; Eung Ju Kim, MD²; Chang Gyu Park, MD²; Hong Seog Seo, MD²; Jeremy Kong, BS¬π; Dong Joo Oh, MD²

Michael S. Lee, MD1; Seung-Woon Rha,...

This study assessed the clinical outcomes of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease who underwent peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Diabetic patients were found to more frequently present with critical...

This study assessed the clinical...

02/24/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Meeting Update

VEITHSymposium — Minimizing CIN in Peripheral Interventions

02/03/2015

Cath Lab Digest talks with:

Jonathan R. Boyle, MD, on minimizing contrast-induced nephropathy in peripheral interventions;

Cath Lab Digest talks with: Jonathan...

My interest in CIN began about 12 years ago, partly driven by a patient who presented with an ischemic leg as the result of an embolization from an aneurysm.

My interest in CIN began about...

02/03/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Treatment of Coronary and Peripheral Chronic Total Occlusions Using a Unique Super Support Catheter

02/03/2015

Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Florida, with cases by Zaheed Tai, DO, FACC, FSCAI, Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida and Kaylan K. Veerina MD, Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, Louisiana

Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Fl...

I. A coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) case performed by Zaheed Tai, DO. A 74-year-old female presents with a history of multi-vessel coronary artery disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.

I. A coronary chronic...

02/03/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

A 64-Year-Old Patient With Left Lower Extremity Claudication

11/05/2014

Ravish Sachar, MD, FACC, North Carolina Heart and Vascular, Rex Hospital, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ravish Sachar, MD, FACC, North Caroli...

Due to the patient’s symptoms, a decision was made to proceed with revascularization of the left popliteal artery. The location of the stenosis was not ideal for stenting and, therefore, the lesion was treated with directional atherectomy.

Due to the patient’s symptoms, a...

11/05/2014

Cath Lab Digest

Calcium Corner

EXCITE ISR: Laser Atherectomy for the Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis

11/05/2014

Cath Lab Digest talks with Eric J. Dippel, MD, Genesis Heart Institute, Davenport, Iowa, and lead investigator for the EXCITE ISR trial.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Eric J. Di...

Data from the prospective, randomized Excimer Laser Atherectomy versus Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis (EXCITE ISR) trial was presented on September 16th as a late-breaking clinical trial at the 2014...

Data from the prospective,...

11/05/2014

Cath Lab Digest