November 2014 Issue - Endovascular Today

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Issue

November 2014

Trends in TEVAR

Experts discuss the future directions of thoracic aortic disease management.

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The Rise of Peripheral Drug Elution

How to incorporate drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting stents into your practice.

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The Next Chapter in TEVAR

Moving Technology Toward Patient Needs

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In This Issue

Guest Chief Medical Editors' Page

Trends in TEVAR

By Edward Y. Woo, MD, and Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS

Cover Stories

An Algorithmic Strategy for the Evaluation and Management of Type B Dissections

An experience- and data-based approach to this challenging and diverse thoracic pathology.

By Michael D. Dake, MD

The Value of TEVAR Trials

Do we need more trials to tell us how and when to treat descending thoracic aortic aneurysms?

By Benjamin O. Patterson, PhD, MRCS, and Matt M. Thompson, MD, FRCS

Endovascular Techniques for Treating Ascending Aortic Pathology

A review of the published data available to date for endovascular therapy in the unique anatomy of the ascending aorta.

By Gaspar Mestres, MD, PhD; Xavier Yugueros, MD; Clay Brinster, MD; and Vincent Riambau, MD, PhD

Total Endovascular Repair of the Aortic Arch

An overview of branched arch devices on the horizon.

By Stéphan Haulon, MD, PhD; Jonathan Sobocinski, MD, PhD; Rafaelle Spear, MD; Jarin Kratzberg, PhD; Blayne Roeder, PhD; Richard Azzaoui, MD; and Blandine Maurel, MD, PhD

Debate: Aortic Arch Aneurysms

Arch Debranching Is Best

Without sufficient long-term data on the use of chimney or branched grafts, arch debranching is the preferred treatment modality.

By Stephen W. K. Cheng, MD

Is Pure Endovascular Treatment the New Frontier?

Chimney and sandwich techniques offer promising options for aneurysm exclusion.

By Armando C. Lobato, MD, PhD; Marcelo Cury, MD; Fabio Luiz Costa Pereira, MD; Vasco Gama Ribeiro, MD; and Luciana Camacho-Lobato, MD, PhD

Why an Optimal BTAI Grading System Is Needed

Creating and implementing a grading system that can direct practice algorithms for blunt thoracic aortic injury treatment.

By Joseph DuBose, MD, FACS, FCCM, and Ali Azizzadeh, MD, FACS

Neurologic Protection During TEVAR

Reducing the incidence of devastating neurologic complications and minimizing their impact when they do occur.

By Sharif H. Ellozy, MD

Penetrating Aortic Ulcer and Intramural Hematoma

An update on how to differentiate and manage two potentially devastating diagnoses.

By Foeke Nauta, MD; Arnoud Kamman, MD; and Santi Trimarchi, MD, PhD

Ask The Experts

How do you manage uncomplicated type B dissections?

With Mark K. Eskandari, MD; Edward Y. Woo, MD; and Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS

What are the options for treating chronic type B dissections with aneurysmal enlargement?

With Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS; Eric Verhoeven, MD, PhD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD; and Gustavo S. Oderich, MD

Featured Technology

November 2014 Supplement

The Rise of Peripheral Drug Elution

How to incorporate drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting stents into your practice.

Sponsored by Cook Medical

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The Next Chapter in TEVAR

Moving Technology Toward Patient Needs

Sponsored by Cook Medical

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