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An Interview With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Dr. Desai discusses the deep venous field and its need for objective measures and data collection, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and thoughts on his role as Medical Director of Supply Chain/Value Analysis at Northwestern.

Tailored Venous Therapy

By Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Venous Therapy Considerations and Decisions

By Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR, and Houman Jalaie, MD

Consensus Statement on Nonthrombotic Iliac Vein Lesion Management Published

By Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR; Kathleen Gibson, MD; Raghu Kolluri, MD, MS, RVT, MSVM; and Saher Sabri, MD, FSIR

Current IVC Filter Retrieval Techniques

A problem-solving approach to retrieving embedded inferior vena cava filters.

By Kush R. Desai, MD; Robert K. Ryu, MD, FSIR; and Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR

Venous Stent Failure in Postthrombotic Occlusions

A review on how attention to detail throughout the procedure can help avoid stent failure.

By Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Panel Discussion: The Most Challenging Chronic Deep Venous Occlusions

Moderator: Gerard O’Sullivan, MD
Panelists: Mohammad E. Barbati, MD, FEBVS; Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR; Houman Jalaie, MD; Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS; and Emma Wilton, MD, FRCS

Caval Occlusion: The Last Frontier?

A discussion on pathophysiology, patient workup, gaps in data and disease-specific tools, and postprocedural follow-up and management.

With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

ACTiVE: SIR Takes Aim at Venous Thromboembolic Disease

A brief synopsis of what to expect at SIR's upcoming Advanced Therapies in Venous Interventions meeting.

By Kush R. Desai, MD

Subspecializing: When and How to Decide on a Practice Focus

Experts share advice on career decision-making, skill development, and balancing passions.

With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR; Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA; and Sameh Sayfo, MD, MBA, FSCAI, FACC

Filter Retrieval Programs: What's Working?

A look at the current use of IVC filters and methods for improving retrieval rates.

With Robert K. Ryu, MD, FSIR; Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR; Kush R. Desai, MD; Ido Weinberg, MD; Michael R. Jaff, DO; Antonios Gasparis, MD; Pamela Kim, MD; Kristan Probeck, ANP-C; Doreen Elitharp, ANP-C; and Nicos Labropoulos, PhD

Innovative Patient Care and Adopting New Technology at a Venous Center of Excellence

Team-based care, evaluating emerging technologies, and coordinating complex venous care across institutions.

With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Trends and Needs in Deep Vein Thrombosis and Central Venous Occlusion Care

Experts discuss their approaches to deep venous occlusion, preventing redo procedures, dealing with challenges, and current and future needs.

With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR; Rick de Graaf, MD, PhD; Misaki Kiguchi, MD, MBA, FACS; and Jorinde van Laanen, MD

Venous Stent Maintenance: Improving Patency in Postthrombotic Patients

A comprehensive conversation about venous stent stenosis and occlusion, tackling why it’s a problem and what causes it, the concept of “stent maintenance,” when to intervene, next steps after crossing, and the role of medical management.

With Gerald O’Sullivan, MD; Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR; Stephen A. Black, MD, FRCS(Ed), FEBVS; and Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS

Directions in Venous Care

By Karem Harth, MD, MHS, RPVI, and Marie Josee van Rijn, MD, PhD