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Fenestrated Endografting for the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aneurysms

A series of custom fenestrations including an in-situ fenestration of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries to improve distal fixation during thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair.

By Erin H. Murphy, MD; J. Michael Dimaio, MD; H. Michael Lewis, MD; Taylor Smith, MD; and Frank R. Arko, MD

Arteriovenous Fistulas: Etiology and Treatment

Important considerations from initial evaluation to treatment planning.

By Rafiuddin Patel, MB ChB (Hons), MRCS, FRCR, and Anthony A. Nicholson, BSc, MSc, MB ChB, FRCR, FFRRCSI, EBIR

Renal Artery Stenosis and the Interventionist

Despite improved treatment options, the need for consensus among specialties remains.

By James A. M. Smith, DO

Achieving Follow-Up Compliance

Imaging follow-up is integral to assessing device function and aneurysm stability, but patient compliance is challenging.

By Dorothy B. Abel and Angela C. Smith

MDCT Angiography to Assess Aortic Pathology and PAD

Diagnostic accuracy and improved spatial resolution make this an invaluable tool.

By Peter H. Lin, MD; Panagiotis Kougias, MD; Tam T. Huynh, MD; and Joseph S. Coselli, MD

Thoracic Aortic Trauma: Who Gets Endovascular Intervention and How to Optimize Outcomes

The management of blunt thoracic aortic injury, from mechanism of injury and history of repair to indications for endovascular intervention, TEVAR techniques, and potential complications.

By Matthew Blecha, MD; Corinne Bunn, MD; Michael Soult, MD; and Vivian Gahtan, MD

Transpedal Balloon Angioplasty

Using interventional techniques and devices to successfully restore inflow and outflow in patients with CLI.

By O Jesse Mendes, BA, and George L. Adams, MD, MHS

Pitfalls and Complications of Fenestrated and Branched Endografts

Insight provided by dynamic imaging.

By Felix J.V. Schlösser, MD; Hamid R. Mojibian, MD; Alan Dardik, MD, PhD; Hence J.M. Verhagen, MD, PhD; and Bart E. Muhs, MD, PhD

Overview of Carotid and Cerebrovascular Disease

Carotid endarterectomy has been the gold standard for the treatment of carotid disease, but recent data suggest that carotid stenting with embolic protection is a viable alternative.

By Jay S. Yadav, MD

From Trauma to Treatment: Optimizing Vascular Trauma Patient Management

A look at improving the care of traumatic vascular injuries in a new era of vascular surgery.

By Vahram Ornekian, MD, MS; Jack Sava, MD; and Rajesh K. Malik, MD, RPVI

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Critical Limb Ischemia in the Era of the Affordable Care Act

Is it fiscally responsible to perform primary amputation as treatment?

By Mary L. Yost, MBA

Atherectomy in the Superficial Femoral Artery

An evidence-based approach for device selection, ideal applications, and cases to avoid.

By Wael F. Al-Husami, MD, FACC; Mohammed W. Akhter, MD; and Lawrence A. Garcia, MD, FACC, FAHA

CREST-2: Guiding Treatments for Asymptomatic Carotid Disease

Examining stenting and endarterectomy in the context of intensive medical management.

By Brajesh K. Lal, MD; James F. Meschia, MD; and Thomas G. Brott, MD

Advocacy in Action

By Joshua Beckman, MD

Complication Avoidance for Intracranial Angioplasty

Techniques for treating intracranial stenosis.

By Lee R. Guterman, PhD, MD, and Kenneth S. Smerka, RPA-C

The Dedicated Endosuite

This surgeon believes that percutaneous procedures are best performed in a sterile environment.

By EDWARD B. DIETHRICH, MD

An Interview With Stephen A. Black, MD, FRCS(Ed), FEBVS

Mr. Black discusses when stent placement is ideal in patients with venous disease, the need for more accurate tools to measure inflow, and what's next after ATTRACT.

When Is Surgery Still the Best Option?

Given the variety of endovascular treatment modalities for lower-leg interventions, when should physicians consider surgical treatment in their patient management?

By Panagiotis Kougias, MD; Wei Zhou, MD; Alan B. Lumsden, MD; and Peter H. Lin, MD

Embolization During Carotid Artery Stenting

Protect the brain while treating the artery.

By Takao Ohki, MD