Tara M. Mastracci, MD

Reconsidering Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Reintervention

By Tara M. Mastracci, MD, and Sara L. Zettervall, MD, MPH

False Lumen Management in Chronic Aortic Dissection

A panel of experts weigh in with their preferred strategies when aneurysmal growth is present.

With Jordan R. Stern, MD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC; Dittmar Böckler, MD, PhD; and Jean Panneton, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Aortic Dissection: Addressing Unanswered Questions

By Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, MBA, FACS

ESVS Publishes Radiation Safety Guidance

Unmet Needs in… Thoracic Anatomy

Future innovations for thoracic aortic care include technical solutions for common or critical complications and devices that address specific anatomic challenges.

With Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC; Bijan Modarai, PhD, FRCS; and Chandler A. Long, MD

Key Aortic Aneurysm Needs

By Andres Schanzer, MD, FACS, and Stéphan Haulon, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion: Decision-Making for Type B Aortic Dissection

Device choices and approaches to de novo TBAD presenting with malperfusion or an enlarging thoracoabdominal aortic diameter after TEVAR, thoughts on whether to intervene on the false lumen, and surveillance protocols after TEVAR.

With Tilo Kölbel, MD, PhD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC; Christoph A. Nienaber, MD, PhD, FESC, FAHA; Germano Melissano, MD; Daniele Mascia, MD; and Eric E. Roselli, MD, FACS

Type B Aortic Dissection: Perspectives, Techniques, and Decision-Making

By Christoph A. Nienaber, MD, PhD, FESC, FAHA, and Grace J. Wang, MD, MSCE, FACS

Roundtable Discussion: The Future of the Vascular Meeting

Leading physicians who play an active role in the development of meetings in the vascular space offer insight into the evolving landscape of conferences.

Moderator: Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, FRACS, PhD, MMed(ClinEpi);
Panelists: Venita Chandra, MD; Afshin Gangi, MD, PhD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC; and Parag J. Patel, MD, MS, FSIR

SFA Opportunities and Advancements

By Andrew Holden, MBChB, FRANZCR, EBIR, and Ramon Varcoe, MBBS, MS, FRACS, PhD, MMed(CliniEpi)

Predicting and Managing Failure in Fenestrated and Perivisceral Grafts

Understanding device durability and preventing long-term failure.

By Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC

Optimizing Long-Term Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Ensuring Essential Follow-Up

By Adam W. Beck, MD, and Anders Wanhainen, MD, PhD

For Whom the Bell Tolls

By Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC, and Gustavo S. Oderich, MD

Building a Complex Thoracic Aortic Program From the Ground Up: What Does It Take?

Outlining the key elements to a successful aortic service.

By Niamh Hynes, MB BCh BAO, MRCS, MD, MMSc, ChM, FRCSI, FEBVS, and Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC

Optimizing TEVAR

By Javairiah Fatima, MD, FACS, FSVS; Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS; and Edward Y. Woo, MD

Identifying and Managing Type III Endoleak After EVAR

Tips for optimal imaging protocols and endovascular treatment techniques to detect and repair type IIIa and IIIb endoleaks.

By Anna Prent, MD, FEBVS, and Tara M. Mastracci, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FRCS

Exploring Vascular Pearls and Pitfalls

By Bruce H. Gray, DO, FSCAI, MSVM

Suprarenal AAA With an Angulated Neck and Large Common Iliac Arteries

Moderator: Grace J. Wang, MD, FACS
Panel: Richard Cambria, MD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FRCS; and Bernardo C. Mendes, MD