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Dialysis Access Interventions: What Was and What’s Flowing Next

A summary of this past year's most important papers, top headlines in dialysis access, and what to expect for the future of the field.

By James Chen, MD; Brian Holly, MD; and Mark Lessne, MD

The Five Best Ways to Improve a Stroke Center

Stroke centers should strive for strong communication, a well-organized team, high-quality imaging, clear processes and protocols, and a well-built hospital network within the community.

By Lee R. Guterman, PhD, MD, and Holly C. Bowser, MBA

How Have PE Algorithms Changed Since the Advent of MT and PERTs?

The introduction of mechanical thrombectomy and PERTs has ushered in a new era of pulmonary embolism management, involving standardized, team-based, clinical decision-making pathways; expanded therapeutic options; more risk-stratified and individualized algorithms; and more.

With Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Krunal H. Patel, MD; Parth Rali, MD; and Patrick Muck, MD

Carotid Stents and Embolic Protection Devices

Mechanisms of failure and current requirements for preclinical analyses.

By Alan R. Pelton, PhD, and Roy K. Greenberg, MD

One Question … How Have Your Protocols for IVC Filter Placement, Monitoring, and Retrieval Changed in the Past Several Years?

With H. Bob Smouse, MD; David Trost, MD; John E. Rectenwald, MD, MS; Frank R. Arko, MD; John A. Kaufman, MD, MS; Graham Plant, MBBS, FRCR; Marvin D. Atkins, MD; Mahmood K. Razavi, MD; and Raman Uberoi, BMSCPath, MBBChir, MRCP, FRCR

Ask the Experts: What Is Your Treatment Algorithm for Massive Pulmonary Embolism?

Experts share their stepwise approaches to treating patients with acute, high-risk pulmonary embolism.

With Osman Ahmed, MD; Jonathan Paul, MD; Maidah Yaqoob, MD; and Andrew J.P. Klein, MD

CTA and the Circle of Willis

Early use of multislice CTA to evaluate the distal internal carotid artery and the Circle of Willis and their correlation with stroke.

By Michael Wholey, MD, MBA; Albert Wu, BA; Ian Nowak, RT (CT); and William C. L. Wu, MD, FACC

How concerned are you regarding radiation exposure over a high volume of challenging SFA cases, and what safety measures has your facility implemented?

With Jos C. van den Berg, MD, PhD; Christopher W. Boyes, MD; Koen Deloose, MD; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Prof. Dr. Erich Minar; and Thomas P. Davis, MD, FACC