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Using Plaque Cap Morphology to Determine CTO Crossing Approach

Initial findings from the CTOP study and how they could apply to clinical practice.

By Fadi Saab, MD, FASE, FACC, FSCAI, and Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Novel Therapies for CLI Revascularization and Management

Innovative modalities on the horizon for the treatment of critical limb ischemia.

By J.A. Mustapha, MD; Fadi Saab, MD; and Sara Finton, BSN

Building a Comprehensive CLI Program

The multitasking, multidisciplinary team approach to addressing this multilevel disease.

By J.A. Mustapha, MD; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD; Mike Sumners, DO; and Fadi Saab, MD

Evidence-Based CLI Therapies in 2016

The gap between real-world CLI practice and evidence-based therapies remains wide.

By Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD; J.A. Mustapha, MD; and Fadi Saab, MD

Adjunctive Imaging Modalities in Endovascular Therapy for CLI

Utilizing ultrasound-guided access, IVUS, and OCT to deliver current state-of-the-science endovascular treatments for patients with critical limb ischemia.

By Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Fadi Saab; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD; and Barbara Karenko, DO

Surveying the CLI Landscape

By Jos C. van den Berg, MD, PhD, and Jihad A. Mustapha, MD

Percutaneous EVAR: Real Advance or Gimmick?

Examining the advantages of this procedure versus those of a traditional surgical cutdown approach.

By Frank J. Criado, MD, FACS, FSVM

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

Considerations for the Near Future of Drug Delivery Devices Below the Knee

A global panel of limb salvage experts weighs in on the promise and pitfalls facing adoption of drug-based options.

With Marianne Brodmann, MD; Antonio Micari, MD, PhD; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; and Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, FRACS, PhD

CLI Trial Update: Where Do We Stand on Data Collection?

An overview of the current evidence and perspectives on what data are still needed.

By Bram Fioole, MD, PhD; Joost A. Bekken, MD; and Hence Verhagen, MD, PhD

Complications in Renal Interventions

A review of the challenges faced in this vascular bed.

By Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, RVT, and Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT

The State of Stenting in Below-the-Knee Applications

Assessing stent options and additional technologies for below-the-knee interventions.

By Nedal Katib, MBBCh BAO, MS, FRACS, and Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, FRACS, PhD, MMed (ClinEpi)

Assessing the Learning Curve of CAS

Lessons learned from 246 carotid artery stenting procedures.

By Peter H. Lin, MD; Wei Zhou, MD; Panos Kougias, MD; Hosam El Sayed, MD; and Alan B. Lumsden, MD