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Bivalirudin in Peripheral Interventions

Results from the APPROVE trial and the emerging role of “endopharmacology” in treating PVD.

By David E. Allie, MD; Patrick A. Hall, MD; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD; Robert Safian, MD; John R. Laird, Jr, MD; John J. Young, MD; and Ajay Virmani, MD

Asymptomatic CAS Trial Designs

John H. Rundback, MD, of the TACIT trial, and Sumaira Macdonald, MD, of ACST-2 discuss the necessary elements to evaluate the current state of care for treating asymptomatic carotid stenosis.

By John H. Rundback, MD and Sumaira Macdonald, MBChB (Comm.), FRCP, FRCR, PhD

Renal Artery Denervation:
A Brave New Frontier

Emerging therapies for treating patients with severe, treatment-resistant hypertension.
Compiled by Krishna J. Rocha-Singh, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM

IVC Filters: Do Current Data Support the Indications?

The increasing use of IVC filters has increased scrutiny of the indications.

By John A. Kaufman, MD

Perspectives on Aortic Aneurysm Disease

An overview of how aortic aneurysm disease is viewed today and some advice on improving awareness, detection, and follow-up.

By John A. Elefteriades, MD

The Use of IVUS for Renal Artery Fibromuscular Dysplasia

This imaging modality may play a key role in the endovascular treatment of patients with RAFMD.

By Albeir Y. Mousa, MD; Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, RVT, MBA; Patrick A. Stone, MD; and John E. Campbell, MD

The PVSS

An update of the history and future of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society.

By Lewis B. Schwartz, MD, and Robert G. Scribner, MD

An Opportunity to Look Into the Future of Hemodialysis
Access

By Bart Dolmatch, MD, FSIR

Explorations in Neurointervention

By James Milburn, MD, FACR

Searching for Answers in the Renal and Visceral Space

By Barry Katzen, MD, and Marc Sapoval, MD, PhD

Endovascular Treatment of Male Varicocele

An overview of recent evidence-based literature.

By Gloria M. Salazar, MD, and T. Gregory Walker, MD

The Neurovascular Frontier

By Lee R. Guterman, PhD, MD - Guest Chief Medical Editor

Increasing Roles for Both Endovascular and Open Repair

By Hence J. M. Verhagen, MD, and Jan D. Blankensteijn, MD

The Sheath-Through-Graft Technique

This hybrid endovascular surgical technique utilizes a PTFE bypass graft for vascular access, facilitating simultaneous interventional procedures.

By David E. Allie, MD; Chris J. Hebert, RT, RCIS; Mohamed H. Khan, MD; and Craig M. Walker, MD

Small Saphenous Vein Reflux: Patterns and Pitfalls Influencing Treatment

Understanding anatomic variability, reflux complexity, and procedural nuances to optimize outcomes in SSV insufficiency.

By Gillian J. Lee, MD, MPH, and Sherry D. Scovell, MD, FACS

Predictions for Transradial Access Capabilities in the Near Future

A discussion of available technology for transradial access in patients with aortoiliac and infrainguinal disease, current limitations, and opportunities for the future.

By Young Joon (Fred) Kwon, MSE; Raghuram Posham, MD, MPA; Rahul S. Patel, MD, FSIR; and Aaron Fischman, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE

Tips and Tricks for Venous IVUS Success

An Australian perspective on using IVUS to diagnose and treat venous obstruction from patient preparation to access site to stent sizing.

By Laurencia M. Villalba, MD, FRACS, FACP, and Patrik J. Tosenovsky, MD, PhD, FEBVS, FRACS