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The Challenge of Calcium and Clot

Moderator: Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD;
Panelists: Yolanda Bryce, MD, RPVI; Laura Drudi, MD, CM, MSc, FRCSC; and Shant Vartanian, MD

Exploring the Why: Pivotal Case-Based Decisions

By Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD

Location, Location, Location

Experts discuss the advantages and challenges of practicing in various sites of service—urban versus rural, academic versus community medical center versus office-based laboratory.

With Ezana Azene, MD, PhD; Mary Costantino, MD; Alexander Fanaroff, MD, MHS; and Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, FACS, FSVS, RPVI

Venous Leg Ulcer Clinical Trials: Separating Promise From Proof

The current landscape of clinical trials for VLUs is promising but highlights the need for improved trial design and more definitive evidence.

By Misaki Kiguchi, MD, MBA, FACS, and Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, FACS

CLTI: What’s Your PLAN?

Perspectives on chronic limb-threatening disease management approaches, including classification systems, communication gaps, and the role of the PLAN (patient risk, limb severity, anatomic complexity) concept.

With Tony Das, MD, FACC; Kumar Madassery, MD, FSIR; and Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD

CHAMPIONS: Providing Access to Vascular Care for the Underserved

Highlights and opportunities from CHAMPIONS, a program aimed at addressing disparities in vascular care in vascular deserts.

By Maria Denalene Tiu, BS, MS; Guistinna Tun, BS; Clara Gomez-Sanchez, MD; and Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD

Ask The Experts: Predicting the Next Breakthroughs in Limb Salvage and BTK Revascularization

Experts discuss the promise of new and existing technologies for the treatment of CLI patients.

With Andrew Holden, MBChB, FRANZCR, EBIR, ONZM; Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD; and August Ysa, MD, FEBVS

Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Applying BEST-CLI in Practice

Experts discuss the study’s findings, its strengths and limitations, and clinical implications, as well as lessons learned regarding optimal medical therapy and what needs to be explored further.

With Daniel Clair, MD; Sanjay Misra, MD; Leigh Ann O'Banion, MD; and Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD

Achieving Excellence in CLTI Patient Outcomes and Experience

Reflections on best practices for chronic limb-threatening ischemia centers of excellence, including multidisciplinary care, early referral, revascularization strategies, community engagement, and patient-centered limb salvage outcomes.

With Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSVM, FSIR; Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, FACS; and Naseer Ahmad, BSc, MBChB, PgD, MD, FRCS

Algorithmic Approaches

By Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD

Current Concepts in Venous Care

By Kathleen Gibson, MD

An Interview With Karen Woo, MD, PhD, DFSVS, FACS

Dr. Woo shares insights on her health services and outcomes research, her desire to improve the patient experience of vascular access, updates on current projects and leadership roles, and how physicians can advocate for an equitable health care environment.

Evolving PAD Approaches

By Peter A. Schneider, MD

Meeting the Challenge

By John A. Kaufman, MD

Excellence in Action

By Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM