Explorations in Neurointervention

By Ashutosh P. Jadhav, MD, PhD

Detection, Treatment, and Future Prospects for Distal and Medium Vessel Occlusions

A conversation on data from recent trials, lessons learned for future study, definitions and imaging protocols, how treatment can be refined, and more.

With Mayank Goyal, MD, PhD; Rishi Gupta, MD; Mouhammad A. Jumaa, MD; David S. Liebeskind, MD, MBA, FAAN, FAHA, FANA, FSVIN, FWSO; and Eva A. Mistry, MD, MSc, FAHA

Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in the Treatment of Chronic Headaches

Exploring middle meningeal artery embolization as a promising experimental therapy for chronic headaches, emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to validate efficacy, optimize patient selection and the technical approach, and ensure safety.

By Christopher H. Sollenberger, MS; Kyle Scott, MD; Aaron Anandarajah; Redi Rahmani, MD; Eric A. Kaiser, MD; Visish M. Srinivasan, MD; Jan Karl Burkhardt, MD, MBA; Seniha Ozudogru, MD; Bryan Pukenas, MD; and Joshua Catapano, MD

Neuroprotection: Where Do We Stand?

Advantages, disadvantages, what we can learn from the most common neuroprotection strategies, and future directions for the field.

By Shahid M. Nimjee, MD, PhD, and Michael D. Hill, MD

Recent Advances in Preclinical Testing of Novel Devices

A summary of preclinical evaluation methods for neuroendovascular devices, including in vitro techniques, 3D-printed vascular models, in silico simulations, and in vivo models.

By Naoki Kaneko, MD, PhD

Minimizing Exposure, Maximizing Safety: Cath Lab Radiation Protection

Balancing safety, comfort, and operational efficiency in a high-risk environment.

By Taishi Hirai, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jeremy D. Rier, DO, FACC, FSCAI; and Rhian E. Davies, DO, MS, FACC, FSCAI

Radiation and MSK Safety in the Real World

Reflections on the historical lack of awareness regarding radiation and musculoskeletal issues and what is changing the conversation, the hospital’s role in ensuring staff safety, and ideal next steps.

With Ajar Kochar, MD, MHS; Sheila Sahni, MD, FACC, FSCAI; and William A. Gray, MD, MSCAI, FACC

MSK Injuries: What the Next Generation Must Understand Now

The effects of radiation protection on musculoskeletal injury and how the field has responded, changes to alleviate the burden of lead, recommendations for younger practitioners, and the role of administrators and industry.

With Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS

An Interview With Eri Fukaya, MD, PhD, FSVM

Dr. Fukaya shares tips for a patient-centered venous disease practice, challenges facing the vascular medicine field, where progress is still needed in terms of awareness of vascular disease, the importance of exercise and compression therapy for swelling, and more.