Contemporary Dialysis Access Care

By Bart Dolmatch, MD

Panel Discussion: Current Pulse in Dialysis Access Care

Experts weigh in on significant research and clinical needs in dialysis access interventions, evaluating treatment options for dysfunctional accesses, incorporating pAVFs into clinical practice, and engaging the next generation of thought leaders.

With Stephen E. Hohmann, MD, FACS; Vandana Dua Niyyar, MD, FASN, FNKF, FASDIN; and Dheeraj K. Rajan, MD, FRCPC, FSIR, FACR

Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls for Thrombosed AVFs

Arteriovenous fistula thrombosis can be managed with careful consideration of treatment options and patient-specific factors.

By Troy Sanders, MS; Mark L. Lessne, MD, FSIR; Brian Holly, MD; and Jessica K. Stewart, MD

Assisted pAVF Maturation: When, Why, and How I Do It

Differentiating between physiological and clinical pAVF maturation and the approach to nonmaturation based on flow, lesion, and location.

By Robert Shahverdyan, MD

Billing for Dialysis Access: Staying on the Right Side of the OIG

Dr. Abigail Falk discusses common errors in coding and billing for dialysis access procedures, areas of coding confusion, implications for incorrect billing, and recommendations for improvement.

Ask the Experts: What Will Be the Next Game-Changer in Dialysis Access?

With Haimanot (Monnie) Wasse, MD, MPH, FASN, FASDIN; Neghae Mawla, MD; and Sanjay Misra, MD, FSIR, FAHA, FACR

What Are Three Keys to Improving Barriers to Access for Stroke Intervention?

Closing the gaps in access to thrombectomy requires public awareness initiatives, broader availability of services, and improved systems of care.

With Thabele (Bay) Leslie-Mazwi, MD; Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, MD, PhD; and Nabeel A. Herial, MD, MPH, FAHA, FAAN

Stroke Intervention: Essential Tips for Trainees

A successful neurointerventional procedure relies not only on mastering technique but also knowledge of anatomy and neurologic function, preprocedure preparation, awareness of clinical history and timeline, and a standardized workflow.

With Hesham E. Masoud, MD, RPNI, CHSE; Bree Chancellor, MD, MBA; and Mohamad Abdalkader, MD

What’s Next (and Needed) in Neurovascular Research

Experts from the University of Calgary weigh in on current trends.

With Johanna M. Ospel, MD, PhD, and Mayank Goyal, MD, PhD

An Interview With Yolanda Bryce, MD, RPVI

The Memorial Sloan Kettering interventional radiologist discusses the intersection of cancer and peripheral artery disease and the program she founded for this population, starting the institution’s breast tumor cryoablation program, career advice, and more.