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Optimal Imaging for Varicose Vein Procedures

Which modalities to use and why.

By José, I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT

Techniques for Venous Reflux Disease Evaluation

Patient positioning, imaging, and clinical exam methods for accurate diagnosis.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Competing Responsibly: A Venous Industry Roundtable

Representatives from industry provide their perspectives on training, ensuring ethical use of venous products, and industry's role in value-based care and collaborating with societies to establish best practices.

Moderator: Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh
Panel: David Goodman, Eric Heil, and Sandra Lesenfants

Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

With more studies on the horizon, foam therapy is finding its role in treating venous medical conditions.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT

The Utility of Venous Imaging

Deciding which modalities to use for determining patient candidacy, procedural planning, course, and follow-up.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

The Joint Venous Consortium: Rationale and Proposed Goals

Maximizing the doctor/patient relationship through education and oversight.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS; Steve Elias, MD, FACS; and Neil M. Khilnani, MD

Iliocaval Stenting for Advanced Chronic Venous Disease

Stenting iliocaval venous lesions on the basis of clinical suspicion and IVUS.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, and Cristal Boatright, MMS, PA-C

Technical Tips and Imaging in Aortoiliac Intervention

Considerations in selecting noninvasive imaging modalities for use in treating peripheral arterial disease.

By José M. Wiley, MD; Prakash Krishnan, MD; Elias Sanidas, MD; Jason C. Kovacic, MD, PhD; and George Dangas, MD, PhD

Endovascular Management of Traumatic Vertebral Artery Dissections

Treatment options in cases when anticoagulation is not a good solution and the risk of stroke is high.

By José E. Cohen, MD; Shifra Fraifeld, MBA; and Eyal Itshayek, MD

Percutaneous Recanalization of a Previously Ligated IVC

In selected patients, percutaneous recanalization of a surgically ligated IVC can offer an endovascular alternative to open surgery.

By Jose A. Echeverri, MD; Gregory L. Horsley, MD; Lawrence D. Buadu, MD, PhD; and John Buterbaugh, MD

The Critical Role of Inflammation in Deep Vein Thrombosis

Understanding the physiology and complex mechanisms involved in the development of venous thrombosis and the role of inflammation.

By Alexandra Murillo Solera, MD, and José Antonio Diaz, MD, FAHA

Marketing New Technologies in Your Practice Responsibly

Keeping your patients' best interests front and center while providing new digital options for education and communication when adding a new technique or technology to your practice.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, and Victor Sirgado

Current Diagnostic Strategies for Superficial Venous Insufficiency

Imaging for superficial venous procedures: what to use, when to use it, and what’s on the horizon.

By Christopher Montoya, MD; Jan M. Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE; and Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Ask the Experts: What parameters should be used to differentiate whether management of superficial venous disease is medically necessary?

With Linda Harris, MD; Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT; Marc A. Passman, MD; Neil M. Khilnani, MD; and Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS

Registry Assessment of Peripheral Interventional Devices (RAPID)

Developing a minimum core dataset for total product life cycle device evaluation across multiple data sources: a step toward establishing a National Evaluation System for Health Technology for peripheral intervention devices.

By Jose Pablo Morales, MD; Jack Cronenwett, MD; and Robert Thatcher, MBA; on behalf of the RAPID Project Collaborators

Duplex Ultrasound Technical Considerations for Lower Extremity Venous Disease

Imaging protocols and documentation requirements, key concepts for consideration, and a step-by-step protocol for process standardization.

By Joseph A. Zygmunt Jr, RVT, RPhS; Jan M. Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE; and Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT