March 2017 Issue - Endovascular Today

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Issue

March 2017

EVAR

Progress in Perspective

Supplement

Trust Is Earned

An overview of clinical outcomes and advanced treatment options for endovascular aortic repair.

In This Issue

Guest Chief Medical Editors' Page

EVAR: Progress in Perspective

By Robert Y. Rhee, MD, and Hence J.M. Verhagen, MD, PhD

Cover Stories

True Long-Term Results: What Have We Learned?

A discussion of updated long-term data from randomized studies and their implication on the approach to endovascular aneurysm repair.

By Theodorus G. van Schaik, MD; Kak K. Yeung, MD, PhD; Hence J.M. Verhagen, MD, PhD; and Jan D. Blankensteijn, MD, PhD

Ask the Experts: What Have You Learned From Long-Term Data Sets Beyond 10 Years, and How Will These Data Affect Your Practice?

Experts discuss key lessons from long-term EVAR studies and what they mean for the future.

With Sean P. Lyden, MD, FACS; Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS; Vincent Riambau, MD, PhD; Ramesh K. Tripathi, MD, FICS, FRCS, FACP, FRACS Vascular; and Mark A. Farber, MD

Today's Borderline EVAR Candidates

A look at the patient characteristics and anatomic variations not represented in current guidelines and the best evidence for treatment.

By Jacob Budtz-Lilly, MD; Anders Wanhainen, MD, PhD; and Kevin Mani, MD, PhD, FEBVS

Type II Endoleaks: Will They Ever Be Conquered?

A review of type II endoleak natural history, frequency in procedures, imaging modalities, and current treatment options.

By Sharif H. Ellozy, MD

Benefits of Immediate Cone-Beam CT After EVAR

Assessing technical success after standard and fenestrated EVAR.

With Robert Y. Rhee, MD

Post-EVAR Surveillance Considerations

Evaluating and stratifying risks based on currently available data.

By Frederico Bastos Gonç,alves, MD, PhD

Post-EVAR Surveillance: Perspectives on the Role of Duplex Ultrasound and Long-Term Monitoring

Dr. Rabih Chaer describes the benefits and limitations of duplex ultrasound, protocols in standard- and high-risk patients, and tips for obtaining optimal ultrasound results.

With Rabih A. Chaer, MD

EVAR 2020: Training Future Aortic Specialists

Emerging needs and the role of simulation.

By David Pakeliani, MD; Isabelle Van Herzeele, MD, PhD; Mario L. Lachat, MD; and Frank E.G. Vermassen, MD, PhD

Ask the Experts: Is 16 F Small Enough? Will < 16 F Be Durable?

Experts discuss the impact of low-profile devices and the challenges to further reducing profile size.

With Michael D. Dake, MD; Jonathan S. Deitch, MD, FACS; Eric L.G. Verhoeven, MD, PhD; and Edward Y. Woo, MD

Superficial Venous Disease

The Joint Venous Consortium: Rationale and Proposed Goals

Maximizing the doctor/patient relationship through education and oversight.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS; Steve Elias, MD, FACS; and Neil M. Khilnani, MD

Five Must-Read Superficial Venous Publications

By Peter F. Lawrence, MD

Expert Opinions on Hot Topics in Endovenous Therapy

Following the recent 2017 American Venous Forum meeting, we asked key opinion leaders from the United States and abroad their thoughts on some of the most discussed issues that continue to be debated.

With Sergio Gianesini, MD; Ian Franklin, MBBS, MS, FRCS(Gen Surg); Evgeny Shaydakov, MD, PhD; and Patrick E. Muck, MD

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March 2017 Supplement

Trust Is Earned

An overview of clinical outcomes and advanced treatment options for endovascular aortic repair.

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