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Improving Trial Design

Mark H. Wholey, MD, explains why patient selection and operator experience remain critical to CAS studies and the future of the procedure.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD

Firsthand Experiences: When a Straightforward Case Goes Wrong

Mark H. Wholey, MD, recounts a case in which the right procedure was performed with precise accuracy, but a disappointing outcome resulted in a lawsuit. Dr. Wholey also discusses his methods for averting malpractice litigation.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD

Designing the Ideal Stent

Stent cell geometry and its clinical significance in carotid stenting.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD, and Ender A. Finol, PhD

Subclavian and Vertebral Occlusive Disease

An overview of the clinical syndromes and therapeutic strategies.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD, and Michael H. Wholey, MBA, MD

The Growing Role of Carotid Artery Stenting

An innovative procedure is ready for prime time.

By MARK H. WHOLEY, MD; MICHAEL WHOLEY, MD, MBA; CHESTER R. JARMOLOWSKI, MD; AND GUSTAV R. ELES, DO

Access for Carotid Stenting

A case report involving a new device option.

By Gustav R. Eles, DO; Mark H. Wholey, MD; and Robert L. Maholic, DO

Advantages and Disadvantages of Distal Protection Filter Devices

A comparative analysis of four current filter designs.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD; Gail M. Siewiorek, BS; and Ender A. Finol, PhD

Renal Artery Aneurysm Exclusion

A new device for treating this rare but significant aneurysmal disease.

By Gustav R. Eles, DO; Mark H. Wholey, MD; and Tejas Mehta, MD

Endovascular Treatment of Renal Parenchymal Hemorrhage

A patient experiences a renal parenchymal hemorrhage after stenting.

By Donald T. Baril, MD, and Mark H. Wholey, MD

Anatomic and Technical Considerations of CAS

Patient selection, choice of devices, and guidelines for avoiding complications in successful carotid stent placement.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD

Endovascular Salvage of a Displaced Carotid Filter

A patient with multiple comorbidities undergoes successful carotid artery stenting.

By Donald T. Baril, MD, and Mark H. Wholey, MD

Treating Complex SFA Occlusive Disease

Two case reports detailing the use of the Viabahn endoprosthesis with heparin bioactive surface.

By Donald T. Baril, MD; Luke K. Marone, MD; and Mark H. Wholey, MD

Recanalization of Peripheral Total Occlusions

The results of the GRIP Registry study of the Safe-Cross Radiofrequency Total Occlusion Crossing System show that this device can safely achieve distal lumen positioning.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By John R. Laird, Jr, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Access Strategy and Improvement

By Barry T. Katzen, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Chief Medical Editor's Page

By William A. Gray, MD

Evolving Standards, Emerging Debates

By John R. Laird, Jr, MD

The ARCHeR Trial: 30-Day Results

Experience with carotid stenting in high surgical risk patients compares favorably with historical CEA outcomes.

By Alicia Fagan