claudication

Endovascular Techniques

Supervised Exercise in Critical Limb Ischemia

05/21/2019

Currently prescribed supervised exercise for PAD patients with claudication may not be practical for CLI patients. Alternative exercise regimens (cycling, strength training, and upper-arm ergometry) might be considered for patients with CLI.

Currently prescribed supervised...

05/21/2019

Vascular Disease Management

New Techniques

Optimizing Excimer Laser Atherectomy Technique for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis

12/30/2015

Richard C. Kovach , MD;

Larry E. Miller , PhD;

Jeffrey A. Goldstein , MD;

Hailey Austin ;

Blaine A. Schneider , PhD;

Robert E. Beasley , MD, FSCAI, FSIR;

The authors describe the procedural technique of excimer laser atherectomy within in-stent restenosis and to highlight the clinical utility of this technology in challenging case examples.

The authors describe the...

12/30/2015

Vascular Disease Management

Original Contribution

Subanalysis of the CONFIRM Registries: Acute Procedural Outcomes in Claudicant and Critical Limb Ischemia Patients With Varying Levels of Calcification Treated for Peripheral Arterial Disease With Orbital Atherectomy

10/30/2015

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Tony Das , MD;

George L. Adams , MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI;

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Robert E. Beasley , MD, FSCAI, FSIR;

This analysis compares the procedural outcomes of PAD patients treated with orbital atherectomy stratified by Rutherford class and acute angiographic outcomes of these patients stratified by degree of lesion calcification.

This analysis compares the...

10/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Venous Insufficiency: The Changing Paradigm in Vascular Disease

07/01/2015

Pamela N. Chavero ;

Venous insufficiency is the most common vascular disorder today, and it is underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed. This commentary aims to enhance understanding of venous insufficiency and the current treatments available.

Venous insufficiency is the most...

07/01/2015

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome in Siblings: Coincidence or Inherited?

04/30/2014

Elias Kfoury , MD;

The authors describe a case of two siblings presenting with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome and discuss a potential genetic relationship to the condition.

The authors describe a case of...

04/30/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Isolated Tibiopedal Arterial Access for Minimally Invasive Retrograde Revascularization

03/21/2014

Jon C. George , MD, MBA;

The author presents a case of a 71-year-old male with history of coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, ulcerative colitis, and chronic thrombocytopenia who presented with acute onset of severe right lower-extremity...

The author presents a case of a...

03/21/2014

Vascular Disease Management

Interview

Vascular Disease Management Speaks with John Laird, MD, RESILIENT Trial Investigator

09/03/2010

Patients were included in the trial if they had lifestyle-limiting claudication (Rutherford categories 1–3) of at least 6 months’ duration and were candidates for angioplasty or stenting. They had to have de-novo or restenotic (not stented)...

Patients were included in the...

09/03/2010

Vascular Disease Management