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WEB5 days ago · Tips and Pitfalls of New Endosaccular Aneurysm Technology. A review of currently available intrasaccular devices for wide neck bifurcation aneurysms. News and information on minimally invasive vascular disease therapies, covering peripheral vascular disease, aneurysms, stroke, hypertension, dialysis access, and venous issues.
Iliac Vein Stenting: Best Practices for Patient Safety and Successful ...
WEBFor a chronically occluded vein, stent sizing can be based on known normal diameters of iliac veins: 14 to 16 mm for the CIV, 12 to 14 mm for the external iliac vein (EIV), and 10 to 12 mm for the CFV. 19 The length of stent (s) needed is determined most efficiently by the IVUS catheter, which has radiopaque markers.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: At What Size Should We Intervene?
WEBThoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially life-threatening disorder that without intervention carries a poor prognosis. Once diagnosed, the 3-year survival for large degenerative TAAs (> 60 mm in diameter) is approximately 20%. 1 Hospital admissions in the United Kingdom for TAAs have doubled in the last decade, and von Allmen and colleagues reported a TAA hospital admission rate of nine ...
Treating the Small Saphenous Vein - Endovascular Today
WEBTreating the Small Saphenous Vein. Anatomical considerations and techniques for treating the SSV and junctional tributaries. By Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh, and Neil Khilnani, MD. Small saphenous vein (SSV) reflux is an important and often overlooked cause of superficial venous insufficiency. It is present in about one-sixth of patients with ...
Iliac Intervention and Management of the ... - Endovascular Today
WEBCTA improves preoperative planning. Calcified lesions, particularly at the iliac ostium, are best treated with balloon-expandable stents. SESs are generally more appropriate for EIAs, although the Viabahn VBX device has been shown to be just as effective5. Covered stents provide greater durability and safety compared to bare-metal stents.
CT Venography: Technique and Indications - Endovascular Today
WEBCT Venography: Technique and Indications. A brief summary of how to perform indirect and direct CT venography and when this imaging modality can be helpful in diagnosing venous disease. By Ana Marija Alduk, MD, PhD, and Gerard O'Sullivan, MD. CT venography (CTV) is not a particularly well-validated technique, with most data derived from ...
Duplex Ultrasound Technical Considerations for Lower Extremity …
WEBValvular reflux and obstruction (usually secondary to thrombosis) are the two key elements of examination during the lower extremity venous duplex ultrasound. The diagnostic techniques that identify venous obstruction are different from those required to identify valvular incompetence. Table 1 and Table 2 summarize the venous standards document ...
Treating Pulmonary Embolism With the EKOS™ Endovascular …
WEBWhen imaging confirms the presence of a pulmonary embolism (PE), physicians must determine the best treatment approach for each patient by taking a balanced look at the efficacy and safety of intervention. Several clinical and imaging factors can help determine the best approach in our treatment of ...
Techniques of Endovascular Aortoiliac Repair Using an Iliac Branch ...
WEBEndovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has revolutionized treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, the applicability of EVAR continues to be challenged in patients with unfavorable anatomy because of inadequate proximal or distal landing zones or involvement of the renal, mesenteric, and iliac arteries. 1 In these patients, exclusion of one or both internal iliac arteries and extension ...
September 2024 Issue - Endovascular Today
WEBThe most significant changes from the previous guidelines, achieving buy-in and consensus, key trends, obstacles to achieving appropriate care, ensuring compliance with medical therapy and exercise, and effective communication and the multidisciplinary care team. With Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH; Heather L. …