Laser atherectomy

Fellows' Corner

An Option for the No-Option CLTI: A Case of Limb Salvage After Failed Percutaneous Deep Venous Arterialization Utilizing Laser Atherectomy

12/17/2020

Pradeep K. Nair , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Craig M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

Andres M. Vargas Estrada , MD;

Sagger Mawri , MD;

Ross Melvin , DO;

Patients with end-stage foot are commonly diabetic and/or have advanced chronic kidney disease. These patients are at very high risk for major amputation and generally are poor candidates for surgical revascularization due to poor target...

Patients with end-stage foot are...

12/17/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Pandemic Brings New Urgency to Remote Patient Monitoring

10/13/2020

Edic Stephanian , MD, FACS;

A new program was introduced to improve health outcomes delivers additional value in protecting those most at-risk from COVID-19.

A new program was introduced to...

10/13/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Management of Thrombotic Occlusion of the Femoropopliteal Artery and Proximal Tibial Vessels in a COVID-19 Patient Using the Auryon™ Laser

09/15/2020

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

COVID-19 triggers an inflammatory condition caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus. Thrombotic events have been commonly described in patients with COVID-19 and they are responsible for a large percentage of deaths seen from this virus.

COVID-19 triggers an...

09/15/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

Managing Thrombotic Occlusion in COVID-19 Patients

09/15/2020

Craig Waker , MD, FACC, FACP;

Dr. Walker comments on Dr. Nicolas Shammas’ article “Management of Thrombotic Occlusion of the Femoropopliteal Artery and Proximal Tibial Vessels in a COVID-19 Patient Using the Auryon Laser.”

Dr. Walker comments on Dr....

09/15/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Use of Excimer Laser to Facilitate CTO Crossing Complicated by Stent Fracture

11/27/2018

Kirk D. Minkus , MD;

Charles MT Jost , MD, MS, FACC;

Kyle Macdonald , BS;

Here, we will discuss the use of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) for an uncrossable obstruction due to stent fracture and in-stent restenosis (ISR).

Here, we will discuss the use of...

11/27/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Ask the Expert

Coronary Atherectomy and Transradial Access Part I of III: Laser Atherectomy

07/31/2016

Zaheed Tai , MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI;

Starting in this issue, we will present a series of cases illustrating the clinical applications of each device followed by a brief discussion. In Part I, I will discuss laser atherectomy, which will be followed by rotational and orbital...

Starting in this issue, we will...

07/31/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Robotic-Assisted Debulking, Anatomy Measurement, and Stent Placement

05/09/2016

Cherian John , MD;

Stanley C. Mannino , MD;

In this report, we demonstrate that excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) can be performed robotically to restore flow to severely stenosed vessels.

In this report, we demonstrate...

05/09/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Challenges

A Case-Based Discussion of No-Reflow Treatment: Do We Need More?

04/05/2016

Cindy L. Grines , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Amir Kaki , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Herein, we present a case-based approach in order to discuss the available treatment of NR and to review the clinical significance of ventricular unloading.

Herein, we present a case-based...

04/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest