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An Interview With Germano Melissano, MD

Prof. Melissano explains his efforts to grow Aortic Disease Awareness Day, the initiative to discuss all aspects of human aorta online using the hashtag #aortaEd, the creation of the STABILISE registry to study type B aortic dissection, and more.

AAA: Weighing Our Options

By Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, and Germano Melissano, MD

Connective Tissue Disorders: Aortic Considerations

Identifying factors, unique risks, and therapeutic options for Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue disorders.

By Germano Melissano, MD

The STABILISE Technique for Treatment of Acute/Subacute Type B Dissections

The remodeled single-channeled aorta may prevent aneurysmal degeneration.

By Germano Melissano, MD, and Daniele Mascia, MD

Curbside Consult: What Are the Biggest Unmet Needs in…

Physicians discuss the biggest challenge or area of future growth in their respective disease focuses, including improved systems of care, device innovation, optimized treatment methods, and better understanding of disease pathophysiology.

With James Milburn, MD, FACR; Nora Tabori, MD; James B. Spies, MD, MPH; Kathleen Gibson, MD; Germano Melissano, MD; Raghu Kolluri, MD, MS, RVT; Sherene Shalhub, MD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS; Venita Chandra, MD; Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FAVLS, DABVLM; and Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS

Panel Discussion: Decision-Making for Type B Aortic Dissection

Device choices and approaches to de novo TBAD presenting with malperfusion or an enlarging thoracoabdominal aortic diameter after TEVAR, thoughts on whether to intervene on the false lumen, and surveillance protocols after TEVAR.

With Tilo Kölbel, MD, PhD; Tara M. Mastracci, MD, FRCSC; Christoph A. Nienaber, MD, PhD, FESC, FAHA; Germano Melissano, MD; Daniele Mascia, MD; and Eric E. Roselli, MD, FACS

Ask the Experts: Acute TBAD: What Is Your Strategy Regarding Extent of Coverage and Use of Covered Versus Bare Stents?

Expert insight on treatment options for TBAD via TEVAR.

With Ali Azizzadeh, MD, FACS; Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS; Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC; Joseph Lombardi, MD; and Germano Melissano, MD

Type B Aortic Dissection: Perspectives, Techniques, and Decision-Making

By Christoph A. Nienaber, MD, PhD, FESC, FAHA, and Grace J. Wang, MD, MSCE, FACS

Optimizing TEVAR

By Javairiah Fatima, MD, FACS, FSVS; Ian M. Loftus, MD, FRCS; and Edward Y. Woo, MD

Arterial Emergencies During COVID-19: Ensuring Safety in Emergent Repair

Lessons learned from one Seattle center’s experience.

By Niten Singh, MD, FACS, and Benjamin Starnes, MD, FACS

Amputation Prevention & Limb Preservation

By Jos C. van den Berg, MD, PhD

An Interview With Patrick Chong, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg)

Mr. Chong discusses the current status of the BASIL-3 trial, NICE AAA guidance, and his advice for engaging in online clinical discussion platforms.

The Importance of “Backdoor” Treatment to Close Distal Entry Tears in Chronic Type B Aortic Dissection

The evolution of the candy-plug and knickerbocker techniques for distal false lumen occlusion, intervention timing considerations, and patient anatomy requirements.

By Konstantinos Spanos, MD, MSc, PhD; Fiona Rohlffs, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Panuccio, MD, PhD; Ahmed Eleshra, MD; and Tilo Kölbel, MD, PhD

Ask the Experts: Does Early TEVAR Prevent Aneurysmal Degeneration?

Selection criteria, results of studies comparing medical therapy with TEVAR, and what future studies should seek to evaluate.

With William J. Quinones-Baldrich, MD; Eric L.G. Verhoeven, MD, PhD; Edward Y. Woo, MD; Chandler A. Long, MD; Cynthia K. Shortell, MD; Wei Zhou, MD, FACS; Joshua Leon Black, BS; Wei Guo, MD, PhD; and Cherrie Abraham, MD