For Whom the Bell Tolls

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

Panel Discussion: What Attributes Are Necessary for the Ideal Branch Stent?

Characteristics of and challenges to designing an ideal branch stent and how it could be achieved.

With Matthew J. Eagleton, MD; Sanghyun Ahn, MD; Javairiah Fatima, MD, FACS, DFSVS; Stephen W.K. Cheng, MS, FRCS, FRCS(Ed), FACS; Martin J. Austermann, MD, PhD; Nuno V. Dias, MD, PhD; and Björn Sonesson, MD

Laser Fenestration: An Emergency Technique in the Management of Complex Aortic Aneurysms

Discussing techniques, risks, and application of laser fenestration.

By Thomas Le Houérou, MD; Dominique Fabre, MD, PhD; Justine Mougin, MD; Mark R. Tyrrell, PhD, MBBCh(Wits), DIC, FRCS(Engl), FRCSEd, FRCS(Gen); and Stéphan Haulon, MD, PhD

Modern Complex Stent Graft Designs: A Closer Look

A closer look at the current status of complex stent designs for visceral incorporation.

Panel Discussion: What Will Define the Aortic Center of the Future?

Describing the necessary considerations, including interdisciplinary teamwork, device design collaboration, and more, for the creation of future aortic care centers.

With Bernardo C. Mendes, MD; Miranda Witheford, MD, PhD, FRCSC; Fiona Rohlffs, MD, PhD; and Salma El Batti, MD, PhD

Radiation Safety: How Do You Protect Yourself?

Practical tips related to imaging system settings, radiation protective equipment, and measures to reduce scatter radiation.

By Ottavia Borghese, MD, and Blandine Maurel, MD, PhD

Teaching Radiation Safety: Instructing Juniors About Dangers and Protections

Strategies for encouraging an ongoing, career-long effort toward learning and maintaining appropriate radiation protection practices in endovascular trainees.

By Adrien Hertault, MD, PhD; Gilles Soenens, MD; and Isabelle Van Herzeele, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion: Varicose Veins: Addressing Key Patient Questions

Approaches to answering questions from patients seeking varicose vein treatment, navigating challenging scenarios related to social media and Google searches, patient safety fears during the pandemic, and more.

With Kellie R. Brown, MD; Lisa Weaver Darby, MD, RPVI; Heiko Uthoff, MD; Manj Gohel, MBChB, MD, FRCS, FEBVS; and Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh

Ask The Experts: Predicting the Next Breakthrough in Superficial Venous Disease Care

A discussion of therapies, technologies, and research that have the potential to transform the next phase of superficial venous disease treatment.

With Eri Fukaya, MD, PhD; Robert B. McLafferty, MD, MBA; and Stephen A. Black, MD, FRCS(Ed), FEBVS

An Interview With Sonia Ronchey, MD

Dr. Ronchey discusses her research related to complex aortic pathologies, breakthroughs she’d like to see in management of thoracoabdominal aneurysms, developments in carotid artery stenting and aortoiliac disease, and her perspective of the value of live versus virtual meetings.