Alternative Vascular Access

Alternative Arterial Access in the Endovascular Management of Critical Limb Ischemia

05/11/2020

Hady Lichaa, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI, Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist, Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tennessee

Hady Lichaa, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, R...

We suggest approaching the important topic of alternative arterial access with the following questions: 1) WHAT is it?; 2) WHY is it needed?; 3) WHERE are the access sites?; 4) HOW safe is it?

We suggest approaching the...

05/11/2020

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Case Report

Exotic Access for a Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee With Critical Limb Ischemia

07/31/2019

Gabriel T. Brandner, BS¹, George L. Adams, MD², MHS, FACC, Rachel C. Hurst, BS¹, Mason Nagel, BS³

Gabriel T. Brandner, BS1, George L. A...

The present case describes a bilateral above-knee amputee who presented with ischemic rest pain (Rutherford 4). This case highlights an exotic access technique through the left brachial and left profunda femoris arteries to recanalize the...

The present case describes a...

07/31/2019

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor in Reference to: Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Routes: An Overview

03/03/2019

Faris G. Araj, MD, Julie Cox, BSN, RN, BS, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Faris G. Araj, MD, Julie Cox, BSN, RN...

The subclavian vein, compared to other central vascular access sites, offers the potential of lower infectious and thrombotic events(2,3), in addition to greater patient comfort during long-term use.

The subclavian vein, compared to...

03/03/2019

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