Critical limb ischemia

Editor's Corner

Objective Measures for Evaluating Critical Limb Ischemia

12/28/2016

Clinicians clearly need objective tests that can better determine who should have intervention and to determine the subsequent adequacy of intervention or surgery.

Clinicians clearly need...

12/28/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Use of the Crosser CTO Recanalization System and GeoAlign Marking System for Chronic Total Occlusions

11/03/2016

Cath Lab Digest talks with John Park, MD
Methodist Physicians Clinic Vascular & Vein, Methodist Hospital
Omaha, Nebraska

Cath Lab Digest talks with John Park,...

I got through the lesion with the Crosser Catheter, stayed in the true lumen, performed balloon angioplasty, and did not leave a stent behind.

I got through the lesion with...

11/03/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Infrainguinal CTO Recanalization Assessed by Intravascular Ultrasound: Results of the CENTRAL Study

10/15/2016

James Torey, PA-C¹; Anwar Zaitoun, MD¹; Thomas Lalonde, MD¹; John Runyon, MD²; Jihad Mustapha, MD³; Thomas Davis, MD¹

James Torey, PA-C1; Anwar Zaitoun, M...

CENTRAL was a prospective, multicenter, 100 patient study designed to evaluate the ability of a recanalization catheter system to cross chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the superficial femoral artery while staying within the central vessel...

CENTRAL was a prospective,...

10/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

CLI Perspectives

Technologies Built for an Unmet Need: Hostile Arterial Conduits

10/07/2016

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

This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Robert E. Beasley, MD, Director, Vascular & Interventional Radiology Deparment, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida.

CLI Perspectives is headed by section...

In this interview, we showcase how one start-up company is focused on developing not only low profile, but ultra-low profile devices, for this unchartered territory. We, as critical limb ischemia (CLI) therapists, try to deliver the most...

In this interview, we showcase...

10/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

AMP Update

LIBERTY 360° Study Presentation at AMP 2016 Reveals Hope for Rutherford-6 CLI Patients

10/06/2016

Jihad A. Mustapha, MD¹, Brad J. Martinsen, PhD², and Zsuzsanna Igyarto, PhD²

Jihad A. Mustapha, MD1, Brad J. Marti...

Early findings in this novel, all-comers PAD study suggest that “watchful waiting” in Rutherford Class 2-3 and “primary amputation” in Rutherford Class 6 may not be necessary. Percutaneous vascular interventions can be successful in these...

Early findings in this novel,...

10/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest

CLI Perspectives

The Emerging Young Field of CLI Holds Great Potential

09/05/2016

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; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, New York.

CLI Perspectives is headed by section...

In this issue, we are shifting gears to address inflow for the critical limb ischemia patient, and discuss primarily superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal issues.

In this issue, we are shifting...

09/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Access: Outcomes Among Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia Undergoing Peripheral Interventions

05/27/2016

J.A. Mustapha, MD¹; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD¹; Michael R. Jaff, DO²; George Adams, MD³; Robert Beasley, MD⁴; Sara Finton, BSN¹; Theresa McGoff, BSN¹; Larry E. Miller, PhD⁵; Mohammad Ansari, MD¹; Fadi Saab, MD¹

J.A. Mustapha, MD1; Larry J. Diaz-Sa...

This study examined the feasibility and immediate outcomes of ultrasound-guided access in traditional and advanced access approaches.

This study examined the...

05/27/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Critical Limb Ischemia: Revascularization Techniques to Optimize Endovascular Therapy in Complex Cases Using the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System

05/09/2016

Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI, Cardiovascular Medicine-Interventional Cardiology, Associate Director of Cardiovascular & Endovascular Laboratories,
Associate Director of Pulmonary Embolism and Venous Thrombosis Services,
Clinical Assistant Professor-Michigan State University, School of Medicine,
Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan

Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI, Car...

We present a case that demonstrates the versatility of the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System in treating a complex clinical and anatomical situation in a patient with critical limb ischemia (CLI).

We present a case that...

05/09/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Research

Reducing Amputation Rates in Critical Limb Ischemia Patients Via a Limb Salvage Program: A Retrospective Analysis

05/02/2016

This retrospective analysis demonstrates that the implementation of a comprehensive limb salvage program can lead to increased angiographic assessment and endovascular treatment of high-risk CLI patients, preventing unnecessary major...

This retrospective analysis...

05/02/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Review

Reducing Amputation Rates in Critical Limb Ischemia Patients Via a Limb Salvage Program

05/02/2016

Julio Sanguily III, MD¹; Brad J. Martinsen, PhD²; Zsuzsanna Igyarto, PhD²; MaiKhoi T. Pham, DPM¹

¹Martin Health Systems, Stuart, Florida; ²Cardiovascular Systems Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota

Julio Sanguily III, MD1; Brad J. Mart...

This retrospective analysis...

05/02/2016

Vascular Disease Management