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An Interview With Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD

Dr. Shishehbor discusses the Limb Salvage Advisory Council and other work in his role as President of University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, thought processes for using a new device or therapy, the important role of multidisciplinary collaboration systems, and more.

Creating a Patient-Centric Interdisciplinary Vascular Center

One center’s experience developing and expanding a multispecialty model of care.

By Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; Ashkan Yahyavi, MD; Nour Tashtish, MD; Jun Li, MD; Marco Costa, MD, PhD, MBA; Ravi Ramani, MD; Rachel Zbiegien, MHA; Diane Gorbey, MSN, MBA; Rebecca Kahl, MBA; Eric Hess, CPA, MBA; Vikram Kashyap, MD; Jae Cho, MD; and Heather L. Gornik, MD

The Future of Femoropopliteal Studies

A discussion on the challenges of applying current trial data and improvements that could guide evidence-based decision making.

By Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD

CLI: When Is Enough, Enough?

Decisions regarding revascularization options for CLI to optimize wound perfusion and allow rapid wound healing and limb salvage.

By Ahmad Younes, 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

DVA in the Real World

Multidisciplinary experts discuss the current state of deep vein arterialization and provide practical guidance on predicting success and failure, setting realistic expectations, operator proficiency, and follow-up protocols.

With Nicholas Petruzzi, MD, FSIR, FSVM, FAHA; Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; Nicholas Alianello, DPM; and Miguel Montero-Baker, MD

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

Panel Discussion: Multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Approaches

Moderator Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, asks an expert panel about the makeup of their care teams for patients at risk for amputation, optimal medical and wound care management, follow-up protocols, and how to improve communication with patients to ensure outcomes that fit their needs.

With Laura Drudi, MD; Gaurav Parmar, MD, MPH; Luis Mariano Palena, MD; Elisa Piccolo, MD; Sara Rose-Sauld, DPM; and Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD