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Despite the continuous development of endovascular modalities we still base our therapy in conventional angiographic imaging. IVUS might help us, however, to better understand the characteristics of the disease and guide our treatment. This presentation summarizes the value of peripheral arterial IVUS in our decision making process.
Update on occupational radiation exposure including non cancer health effects and ways to reduce exposure.
Dr. Pierre Sarradon (Monaco) demonstrates his unique technique of the total percutaneous bypass. Check out all the steps of the technique and the first results of his preliminary experience in 10 patients.
Patient’s characteristics
Gender: Female
Age: 65 years old
Comorbidity: Arterial hypertension, Dyslipidemia
Symptoms: Acute onset of claudication (<2 weeks), Rutherford class 3 of the left limb
Previous operations: None
ABI: 0.5
DUS: Occlusion of the left popliteal artery
How does calcium influence your treatment strategy? A short presentation regarding the impact of calcium in the treatment of femoropopliteal disease and a proposed algorithm for the use of scaffolds or 'leave-nothing-behind' strategies for severely calcified lesions.
This presentations gives a critical overview of the Drug-coated balloons in the BTK-area. Where do we stand and what are the open questions. Review of all available studies and the literature.
6-month results of the Legflow DCB in real-world TASC C&D femoropopliteal lesions, first presented at LINC 2019.
Investigating the iVolution 3rd generation nitinol stent in TASC A&B femoropopliteal lesions : 24-month outcomes in the EVOLUTION study, first presented at LINC 2019.
ZILVER PTX treatment versus bypass surgery for the treatment of TASC C&D fempop lesions.
Final 12-month results of the ZILVERPASS study, first presented at LINC 2019.
Dr. Fadi Saab (Interventional cardiologist) demonstrates important technical steps for the optimization of tibioperoneal interventions in patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). In this video, you will find information about the steps of retrograde puncture, important tips, the explanation of CTOP classification and many other technical issues. Moreover, the experts discuss the feasibility and safety of retrograde puncture and share their experience on the CLTI treatment
This is an exclusive interview with the first three authors (Dr. Katsanos, Dr. Spiliopoulos, Dr. Kitrou) of the paper entitled 'Risk of Death Following Application of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Stents in the Femoropopliteal Artery of the Leg: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials' (J Am Heart Assoc. 2018 Dec 18;7(24):e011245). The authors answered relevant questions about the impact of their findings and the future of PTX-eluting devices.
Gender: Male
Age: 73 years old
Comorbidity: Arterial hypertension, hypercholesterinemia, coronary artery disease, previous CABG
Symptoms: Claudication, Rutherford stage 3
Previous operations: None
ABI: 0.5
In this presentation, we demonstrate three interesting and debatable PAD cases, where a self-expandable covered stent was used to treat different types of SFA disease. The decision making about the use of a self-expandable stent is supported by a current overview of the literature.
This is a complex case of a 74-year-old female with an acute onset of rest pain of the right limb. Previous Rx: primary stenting of both renal arteries, endovascular repair of both CIA in CERAB technique and fem-pop 1 bypass right limb.
During her current readmission, the CT-scan revealed a high-flow AV fistula of the right CFA, an abdominal aortic aneurysm (4.7 cm), an occluded stent in the right renal artery as well as an occluded fem-pop bypass. What would you do in this case?
This live case demonstrates two different techniques of retrograde recanalization: through collaterals of the CTO and through a retrograde tibial puncture. Moreover, you will see tips and tricks about the snaring of the wire and the further steps of such a procedure. Finally, the intervention was performed with CO2 angiography due to the chronic kidney disease of this patient suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
Bilateral common iliac aneurysm endovascular repair with an iliac branched device in a 63 years old patient. This video demonstrates the procedural steps and the CT scan at 3 years of surveillance.
Notice: Intentional cross-leg because of short lowest renal to hypogastric distance.
The postischemic compartment syndrome of lower extremity could lead to devastating complications, particularly after a successful revascularization procedure.
The following presentation summarises the pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment options for this entity.
