Optimizing TEVAR

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

Ask the Experts: Does Early TEVAR Prevent Aneurysmal Degeneration?

Selection criteria, results of studies comparing medical therapy with TEVAR, and what future studies should seek to evaluate.

With William J. Quinones-Baldrich, MD; Eric L.G. Verhoeven, MD, PhD; Edward Y. Woo, MD; Chandler A. Long, MD; Cynthia K. Shortell, MD; Wei Zhou, MD, FACS; Joshua Leon Black, BS; Wei Guo, MD, PhD; and Cherrie Abraham, MD

A Revolution of EVAR Imaging Technologies

Approaching complex aortic repairs with nonionizing radiation.

By Anahita Dua, MD, and Matthew J. Eagleton, MD

New Devices on the Frontier for Off-the-Shelf Repair of TAAAs

An overview of four devices undergoing evaluation for the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

By Mark A. Farber, MD, FACS, and Federico E. Parodi, MD

ChEVAS: Exploring Off-the-Shelf Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms

An overview of the ChEVAS technique, including results from a high-volume center and implications for practice.

By Katherine Stenson, MD, FRCS; Jorg de Bruin, PhD, FRCS; Peter Holt, PhD, FRCS; and Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS

Ask the Experts: Acute TBAD: What Is Your Strategy Regarding Extent of Coverage and Use of Covered Versus Bare Stents?

Expert insight on treatment options for TBAD via TEVAR.

With Ali Azizzadeh, MD, FACS; Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS; Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC; Joseph Lombardi, MD; and Germano Melissano, MD

Optimizing Outcomes of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Patients With CKD

Factors affecting loss of renal function, defining acute kidney injury, and measures to minimize the risk of renal injury.

By Gustavo S. Oderich, MD, and Emanuel R. Tenorio, MD, PhD

Strategies for Stroke Prevention During TEVAR: From Embolic Protection to Device Preparation and Delivery

Technologic developments and techniques for lowering the risk of cerebral injury and stroke after TEVAR.

By Konstantinos Spanos, MD, MSc, PhD, and Tilo Kölbel, MD, PhD

Surgical Approaches to Repair of Aberrant Subclavian Artery and Kommerell Diverticulum

Highlighting the evolution of repair of aberrant subclavian artery and symptomatic Kommerell diverticulum with aneurysmal degeneration, from open repair to a hybrid approach to the future of total endovascular repair.

By Javairiah Fatima, MD, FACS, FSVS

Pearls and Pitfalls: Radial First for Neurointervention

Tips for navigating the learning curve to gain proficiency in transradial neurointervention.

By Stephanie H. Chen, MD, and Eric C. Peterson, MD

The Rise of Transradial Access for Embolization

A look at the factors that make TRA an attractive option for use in embolization procedures and tips for successful outcomes.

By Kamil Arif, MD; Andrew J. Gunn, MD; and Keith J. Pereira, MD

Roundtable Discussion: Incorporating TRA Into Your Lower Extremity Interventional Practice

Practical advice from a United States center leading the charge toward the transradial approach.

With Aaron Fischman, MD, FSIR; Rahul S. Patel, MD, FSIR; and Rami Tadros, MD, FACS, RPVI

Next on the Neurointerventional Horizon

SNIS President Richard P. Klucznik, MD, discusses the society’s focus on stroke awareness and readiness, therapeutic advancements, aneurysm care, managing burnout, and much more.

Innovations

An Interview With Gregory Makris, MD, PhD, FRCR

Dr. Makris discusses his role with the CIRSE European Trainee Forum, his hopes for the future of interventional radiology, and more.