Excellence in Action

By Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM

Building a Modern Neurovascular Center of Excellence: Experience at the Gates Vascular Institute and the University at Buffalo Neurosurgery

Lessons from a multidisciplinary, high-volume center integrating clinical care, translational science, technologic innovation, and scientific investigation across the full continuum of neurovascular care.

By Jaims Lim, MD; Gustavo M. Cortez, MD; Devan Patel, MD; Matthew Moser, MD; Rosalind Pui Man Lai, MD; Jason M. Davies, MD, PhD; Kenneth V. Snyder, MD, PhD; Adnan H. Siddiqui, MD, PhD; and Elad I. Levy, MD, MBA

Building a Multidisciplinary Carotid Care Model

Considerations for a collaborative, team-based approach to carotid disease in the modern era, including patient pathways, shared decision-making, and strategies to support optimal outcomes.

With William A. Gray, MD, MSCAI, FACC; Preethi Ramchand, MD; and Vincent M. DiGiovanni, DO

Applying the 2026 Pulmonary Embolism Guideline: Evidence-Based Approaches to Ensuring Excellence

Translating the 2026 PE guideline recommendations into practice to enhance decision-making, streamline care pathways, and optimize acute PE care.

With Jay Giri, MD, MPH

Evolutions in Aortic Centers of Excellence

Expert perspectives on how multidisciplinary teams, innovation, and long-term care are redefining aortic care.

With Rana Afifi, MD; Matthew J. Eagleton, MD; and Hence Verhagen, MD

Innovative Patient Care and Adopting New Technology at a Venous Center of Excellence

Team-based care, evaluating emerging technologies, and coordinating complex venous care across institutions.

With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Achieving Excellence Across Embolization Applications

Experience at a large, urban academic institution with a focus on comprehensive clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and training.

By Ariana Mills, MD; Bryan Pacheco, MD; Linzi Webster, MD, MBA; Rahul Patel, MD, FSIR; Kirema Garcia-Reyes, MD; and Aaron Fischman, MD, FSIR

Defining the Standards for Hypertension Centers of Excellence

Exploring the role of hypertension centers of excellence, referral pathways, strategies to optimize care for resistant hypertension, and the integration of emerging therapies.

With Cara East, MD, FACP

Achieving Excellence in CLTI Patient Outcomes and Experience

Reflections on best practices for chronic limb-threatening ischemia centers of excellence, including multidisciplinary care, early referral, revascularization strategies, community engagement, and patient-centered limb salvage outcomes.

With Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSVM, FSIR; Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, FACS; and Naseer Ahmad, BSc, MBChB, PgD, MD, FRCS

An Interview With Kathleen Ozsvath, MD, FACS

Dr. Ozsvath discusses leadership in venous societies, community engagement in vascular care, venous research priorities, and more.