March 2014 Issue - Endovascular Today

Table of Contents

Issue

March 2014

The Approach

Modern Strategies for Lesion Access and Vessel Closure

Supplement

Master the Cross

Leading endovascular experts describe the many techniques and tools required to conquer the challenges of CTOs in PVD.

Sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation

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Supplement

Refining Strategies for the SFA

A panel of experts discusses the promise of drug-eluting balloons and other techniques for treating SFA and popliteal lesions.

Guest Chief Medical Editor's Page

Optimizing Access and Closure

By Jos C. van den Berg, MD, PhD

Cover Stories

Achieving Hemostasis After Tibiopedal Access

The most effective closure methods after utilizing tibiopedal access in endovascular procedures.

By J. A. Mustapha, MD; Carolyn Fox, BSN; Larry Diaz-Sandoval, MD; and Fadi A. Saab, MD

Ten Critical Lessons for Performing Transradial Catheterization

Technical tips and considerations that I have learned during my years of utilizing this approach.

By Kintur A. Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Current Access and Closure Options for TAVR Patients

Percutaneous and surgical access and the available vascular closure devices for treating this often-challenging vascular anatomy.

By Marco Giacchi, MD; Jos C. van den Berg, MD, PhD; and Giovanni B. Pedrazzini, MD

Preclosure for PEVAR

This technique can be applied in a majority of AAA patients.

By Sven R.W. Vercauteren, MD, PhD, and Dominique De Roover, MD

Upper Extremity Approaches for Carotid Stenting

The utility of transradial and transbrachial access for difficult arch anatomy.

By Patrick M.S. Neville, MD; Brian A. Kuhn, MD; Matthew H. Recht, MD; and Patrick E. Muck, MD

Featured Technology

Master the Cross

Leading endovascular experts describe the many techniques and tools required to conquer the challenges of CTOs in PVD.

Sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation

Refining Strategies for the SFA

A panel of experts discusses the promise of drug-eluting balloons and other techniques for treating SFA and popliteal lesions.