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Treating Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Rupture

An overview of endovascular options for patients with blunt traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta.

By Philippe Amabile, MD, and Philippe Piquet, MD

Nonsurgical Contraception

The Essure device may be a new advance in women's interventional radiology.

By Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD

Stent Placement in the Right Subclavian Artery

Treating a young woman's spontaneous dissection.

By Vinay Kumar, MD

Malpractice and Acute Limb Ischemia

Pennsylvania's Superior Court considers whether endovascular procedures are surgery.

By Craig McChesney, Publisher

Thrombolytics and Acute Limb Ischemia

Intra-arterial infusion of lytic agents provides an effective way to restore vessel patency.

By Alex Powell, MD

Mechanical Devices and Acute Limb Ischemia

This increasingly common disorder responds well to alternative treatment approaches.

By Gary M. Ansel, MD; Charles F. Botti, Jr, MD; and Mitchell J. Silver, DO

Classification of Aortic Pathologies

A brief review of thoracic aortic aneurysms and acute aortic syndrome, including classic aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating aortic ulcer.

By Sharif H. Ellozy, MD

Medical Management of Acute and Chronic Type B Aortic Dissection

A review of the clinical presentation and acute and long-term medical management of TBAD, including long-term use of fluoroquinolones.

By Christina L. Fanola, MD, MSc, and Eric Isselbacher, MD, MSc

Endovascular Management of Endograft Migration and Aneurysm Rupture

Why a percutaneous approach with redo endografting should be considered for patients with distal endograft migration and acute abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.

By Zvonimir Krajcer, MD, FACC

Targeted Renal Therapy

A novel device holds promise in preventing and treating renal insufficiency.

By David E. Allie, MD; Barry S. Weinstock, MD; and Paul Teirstein, MD

Techniques to Facilitate Thoracic Stenting

Tips and tricks to ensure accurate device placement, patient safety, and durable outcomes.

By Takao Ohki, MD, PhD

Neurovascular Intervention Roundtable

Bernard R. Bendok, MD; Lee R. Guterman, MD, PhD; and Kieran P. Murphy, MD, regarding the latest developments in interventional neuroradiology.

By Bernard R. Bendok, MD; Lee R. Guterman, MD, PhD; and Kieran P. Murphy, MD