November 2013 Issue - Endovascular Today

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Issue

November 2013

Dissection

Increasing experience extends the role of TEVAR in aortic disease.

Supplement

Keys to a Durable Endovascular Repair

Experts share their views on managing aortic disease progression.

In This Issue

Guest Chief Medical Editors' Page

Advances in Treating Thoracic Aortic Dissection

By Matt M. Thompson, MD, FRCS, and Michael D. Dake, MD

Cover Stories

Aortic Dissection in Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders

Techniques and considerations for the endovascular treatment of patients with genetically triggered aortic disease.

By James H. Black, III, MD, FACS

Insights on the DISSECT Classification System

Michael D. Dake, MD, describes the goals, details, and real-world applicability of a modern, mnemonic-based classification system for aortic dissection.

Analyzing the Impact of INSTEAD at 5 Years

Matt M. Thompson, MD, FRCS, discusses the long-term results of INSTEAD with Principal Investigator Christoph A. Nienaber, MD, and their influence on treatment protocols for aortic dissection.

Deciding Factors for Treating Complicated Aortic Dissection

Evaluating aortic dissection and knowing when and how to intervene.

By Nimesh D. Desai, MD, PhD, and Joseph E. Bavaria, MD

Chronic Dissections: Are Endovascular Options Viable?

The success of TEVAR in the treatment of chronic dissection aneurysms depends on the extent of disease.

By Kevin Mani, MD, PhD, FEBVS, and Anders Wanhainen, MD, PhD

Endovascular Treatment of Type A Dissections

Barriers to therapy and considerations for access and approach.

By Nicola Mangialardi, MD; Eugenia Serrao, MD; Sonia Ronchey, MD, PhD; Holta Kasemi, MD; and Matteo Orrico, MD

Innovation in Regulation Applied to Descending Thoracic Aortic Endografts

FDA Regulatory Review Scientist Dorothy B. Abel discusses what led to the unique expanded approval of a thoracic endograft and a landmark postapproval study.

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November 2013 Supplement

Keys to a Durable Endovascular Repair

Experts share their views on managing aortic disease progression.

In This Issue

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