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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral Artery Disease

Bioresorbable Scaffolds
10/08/2026
SAN DIEGO -- REVA Medical, LLC announced the successful completion of a live case demonstration featuring the MOTIV® sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold and the presentation of late-breaking clinical results from the...
SAN DIEGO -- REVA Medical, LLC announced the successful completion of a live case demonstration featuring the MOTIV® sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold and the presentation of late-breaking clinical results from the...
SAN DIEGO -- REVA Medical,...
10/08/2026
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Lower-Extremity & Stroke Intervention
10/07/2026
Final late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported new data on the Revello™ covered stent for iliac artery disease, Neuroguard IEP carotid stenting outcomes, and early real-world use of the Rotarex™ atherectomy system in CLTI.
Final late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported new data on the Revello™ covered stent for iliac artery disease, Neuroguard IEP carotid stenting outcomes, and early real-world use of the Rotarex™ atherectomy system in CLTI.
Final late-breaking VIVA26...
10/07/2026
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Peripheral Intervention
10/07/2026
Late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported on IVL for calcified PAD, transdermal oxygen therapy after LE revascularization, transcatheter arterialization for no-option CLTI, and DES outcomes in complex femoropopliteal disease.
Late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported on IVL for calcified PAD, transdermal oxygen therapy after LE revascularization, transcatheter arterialization for no-option CLTI, and DES outcomes in complex femoropopliteal disease.
Late-breaking VIVA26 studies...
10/07/2026
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Peripheral Intervention
10/07/2026
Six late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported new data on sirolimus-based balloon and resorbable scaffold therapies, as well as adjunctive pharmacologic treatment, for patients with PAD and chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Six late-breaking VIVA26 studies reported new data on sirolimus-based balloon and resorbable scaffold therapies, as well as adjunctive pharmacologic treatment, for patients with PAD and chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Six late-breaking VIVA26 studies...
10/07/2026
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iliac artery disease
10/07/2026
Data through 9 months of follow-up from this ongoing 36-month study demonstrate high vessel patency, low reintervention rates and meaningful improvements in mobility and symptoms, providing evidence supporting the treatment of complex iliac...
Data through 9 months of follow-up from this ongoing 36-month study demonstrate high vessel patency, low reintervention rates and meaningful improvements in mobility and symptoms, providing evidence supporting the treatment of complex iliac...
Data through 9 months of...
10/07/2026
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PAD Care
09/20/2026
Amy J. Newell; Anneka Oliver
Newell and Oliver examine the clinical burden of PAD and the strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations involved in developing ASC-based peripheral vascular programs.
Newell and Oliver examine the clinical burden of PAD and the strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations involved in developing ASC-based peripheral vascular programs.
Newell and Oliver examine the...
09/20/2026
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Bioresorbable Scaffolds
08/26/2026
The longer-length Esprit addresses a real-world clinical need: most below-the-knee lesions in CLTI patients exceed 100 mm, while existing lengths can require multiple scaffolds, increasing procedural time and complexity.
The longer-length Esprit addresses a real-world clinical need: most below-the-knee lesions in CLTI patients exceed 100 mm, while existing lengths can require multiple scaffolds, increasing procedural time and complexity.
The longer-length Esprit...
08/26/2026
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pVasc NET (Vesalio)
Thrombectomy
08/17/2026
New device expands Vesalio’s pVasc platform with integrated clot-capture technology designed to retain clot fragments during retrieval.
New device expands Vesalio’s pVasc platform with integrated clot-capture technology designed to retain clot fragments during retrieval.
New device expands Vesalio’s...
08/17/2026
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Peripheral Interventions
08/04/2026
Robert L. Minor, Jr., MD, FACC
Dr. Robert L. Minor presents two complex cases of “global” renal and mesenteric ischemia in which right radial access improved visceral artery cannulation and guide support, avoided challenging aortoiliac anatomy, and facilitated multivessel...
Dr. Robert L. Minor presents two complex cases of “global” renal and mesenteric ischemia in which right radial access improved visceral artery cannulation and guide support, avoided challenging aortoiliac anatomy, and facilitated multivessel...
Dr. Robert L. Minor presents two...
08/04/2026
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Transulnar Access
07/15/2026
Sarah Misbah, MD; Alexis Albert Annan, MD; Sridevi Pitta, MD, MBA; Ashley Ferguson, RN, BSN
Misbah et al present the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with left lower extremity (LLE) critical limb ischemia (CLI) and underwent a bilateral SFA intervention via the transulnar route.
Misbah et al present the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with left lower extremity (LLE) critical limb ischemia (CLI) and underwent a bilateral SFA intervention via the transulnar route.
Misbah et al present the case of...
07/15/2026
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Peripheral Intervention
07/13/2026
Jorge A. Miranda, MD; M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The Rotarex™ Catheter System can help treat acute and subacute limb ischemia, in-stent restenosis, and mixed-morphology PAD lesions while supporting efficient, IVUS-guided revascularization.
The Rotarex™ Catheter System can help treat acute and subacute limb ischemia, in-stent restenosis, and mixed-morphology PAD lesions while supporting efficient, IVUS-guided revascularization.
The Rotarex™ Catheter System can...
07/13/2026
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Hear From the Experts

Interview With Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert
Videos
11/18/2025
Viet Le, PA-C, FACC, FAHA; Isabel Vega
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS,...
11/18/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview
09/19/2025
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his AMP 2025 presentation entitled “Outcomes in Patients With and Without CLTI: A Systematic Literature Review on Atherectomy for Peripheral Interventions”.
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his AMP 2025 presentation entitled “Outcomes in Patients With and Without CLTI: A Systematic Literature Review on Atherectomy for Peripheral Interventions”.
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his...
09/19/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Mike Watts, MD
AMP 2025
09/18/2025
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses...
09/18/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Tokuda
AMP 2025
08/13/2025
Takahiro Tokuda, MD
Vascular surgeon Dr. Takahiro Tokuda, from Nagoya Heart Center in Japan, outlines new evidence comparing 2 contemporary revascularization options for heavily calcified femoropopliteal lesions
Vascular surgeon Dr. Takahiro Tokuda, from Nagoya Heart Center in Japan, outlines new evidence comparing 2 contemporary revascularization options for heavily calcified femoropopliteal lesions
Vascular surgeon Dr. Takahiro...
08/13/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Peripheral Artery Disease
06/04/2025
Mark C. Bates, MD, DSc(Hons), FACC, FSCAI
"My concern about embolization during interventional procedures dates back almost 3 decades," says Dr. Bates. "While researching and developing one of the early carotid filter systems and as a co-inventor of carotid flow reversal, it became...
"My concern about embolization during interventional procedures dates back almost 3 decades," says Dr. Bates. "While researching and developing one of the early carotid filter systems and as a co-inventor of carotid flow reversal, it became...
"My concern about embolization...
06/04/2025
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Peripheral Intervention
05/07/2025
Jaafer A. Golzar, MD
"The DETOUR System (Endologix) and percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB) represents a truly exciting addition to our armamentarium for the treatment of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients," says Jaafar A. Golzar, MD,...
"The DETOUR System (Endologix) and percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB) represents a truly exciting addition to our armamentarium for the treatment of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients," says Jaafar A. Golzar, MD,...
"The DETOUR System (Endologix)...
05/07/2025
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Dr Ramon Varcoe
ISET 2025
03/26/2025
Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, PhD
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his...
03/26/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Daniel Clair
ISET 2025
03/17/2025
Daniel G. Clair, MD
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, ...
03/17/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Babaev
ISET 2025
01/31/2025
Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD
At ISET 2025, Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD, presented findings from the Disrupt PAD BTK II study, a prospective, multicenter trial assessing the efficacy and safety of Shockwave IVL in treating calcified below-the-knee PAD.
At ISET 2025, Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD, presented findings from the Disrupt PAD BTK II study, a prospective, multicenter trial assessing the efficacy and safety of Shockwave IVL in treating calcified below-the-knee PAD.
At ISET 2025, Anvar Babaev, MD,...
01/31/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Kolluri
LINC 2025
01/29/2025
Raghu Kolluri, MS, MD, RVT, FSVM
The right clinical endpoint for assessing patency was discussed on Wednesday afternoon in a VIVA@LINC session by Raghu Kolluri, MD, System Medical Director at OhioHealth and President of Syntropic Core Lab in Ohio.
The right clinical endpoint for assessing patency was discussed on Wednesday afternoon in a VIVA@LINC session by Raghu Kolluri, MD, System Medical Director at OhioHealth and President of Syntropic Core Lab in Ohio.
The right clinical endpoint for...
01/29/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Escaned and Sandoval
CT-Guided PCI at TCT 2026
11/06/2026
Javier Escaned, MD, PhD; Yader Sandoval, MD
Professors Javier Escaned and Yader Sandoval, interventional cardiologists experienced in CT-guided PCI, share their thoughts on the P4 trial.
Professors Javier Escaned and Yader Sandoval, interventional cardiologists experienced in CT-guided PCI, share their thoughts on the P4 trial.
Professors Javier Escaned and...
11/06/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Nicole Dellise and Derek Pineda
For the CV Team
11/05/2026
Nicole Dellise, DNP, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, CHFN, CCK, FACC; Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS
Nicole Dellise, DNP, and Derek Pineda, FNP, describe their recent publication encouraging cardiovascular team members to publish and the importance of sharing their work with the broader community.
Nicole Dellise, DNP, and Derek Pineda, FNP, describe their recent publication encouraging cardiovascular team members to publish and the importance of sharing their work with the broader community.
Nicole Dellise, DNP, and Derek...
11/05/2026
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Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS
TCT Nurse & Technologist Symposium
11/05/2026
Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS
Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS, AACC, shares thoughts from his presentation on drug-coated balloons at the TCT Nurse and Technologist Symposium, which took place in San Diego, California, on October 31, 2026. 
Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS, AACC, shares thoughts from his presentation on drug-coated balloons at the TCT Nurse and Technologist Symposium, which took place in San Diego, California, on October 31, 2026. 
Derek Pineda, FNP, CCRN, RCIS,...
11/05/2026
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Cristina Valdez MSN ACNP
TCT Nurse & Technologist Symposium
11/02/2026
Cristina Valdez, MSN, ACNP
Cristina Valdez, MSN, ACNP, presented "Cursed Vessels: Navigating the Nightmare of Coronary Calcification" at the October 31st Nurse and Technologist session at TCT 2026 in San Diego, California.
Cristina Valdez, MSN, ACNP, presented "Cursed Vessels: Navigating the Nightmare of Coronary Calcification" at the October 31st Nurse and Technologist session at TCT 2026 in San Diego, California.
Cristina Valdez, MSN, ACNP,...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Drs Escaned and Sandoval
Expert Discussion: Video & Podcast
10/26/2026
Javier Escaned, MD, PhD; Yader Sandoval, MD
A discussion by interventional cardiologists: Professors Javier Escaned and Yader Sandoval share their perspectives on the evolving role of CT-guided PCI and the innovations shaping the future of PCI planning and guidance.
A discussion by interventional cardiologists: Professors Javier Escaned and Yader Sandoval share their perspectives on the evolving role of CT-guided PCI and the innovations shaping the future of PCI planning and guidance.
A discussion by interventional...
10/26/2026
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STEMI: The Stakes, with Dr. Sameer Mehta
CRT 2026
05/18/2026
Sameer Mehta, MD, FACC, MBA
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video presentation by Sameer Mehta, MD, at the March 8th Nurse & Technologist Symposium at CRT 2026, held March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video presentation by Sameer Mehta, MD, at the March 8th Nurse & Technologist Symposium at CRT 2026, held March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video...
05/18/2026
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Cath Lab Conversations
Podcasts
05/04/2026
Find all of CLD's exciting podcasts here, or find Cath Lab Digest on Spotify or Apple!
Find all of CLD's exciting podcasts here, or find Cath Lab Digest on Spotify or Apple!
Find all of CLD's exciting...
05/04/2026
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Khaldoon Alaswad, MD
Radiation Safety
04/20/2026
Khaldoon Alaswad, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Alaswad reflects on how complex PCI is moving into longer, more calcified, higher-risk cases. Cumulative radiation exposure and the physical toll of protection are becoming career-defining issues. Protecting the team is not optional.
Dr. Alaswad reflects on how complex PCI is moving into longer, more calcified, higher-risk cases. Cumulative radiation exposure and the physical toll of protection are becoming career-defining issues. Protecting the team is not optional.
Dr. Alaswad reflects on how...
04/20/2026
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Jason Money, RN, RCIS
Professional Life
03/15/2026
Jason Money, RN, RCIS
What does it look like to run a modern cath lab outside the U.S.? Jason Money, RN, RCIS, shares a unique perspective shaped by more than two decades working in New Zealand’s public healthcare system.
What does it look like to run a modern cath lab outside the U.S.? Jason Money, RN, RCIS, shares a unique perspective shaped by more than two decades working in New Zealand’s public healthcare system.
What does it look like to run a...
03/15/2026
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Brian C. Case, MD, and Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
02/25/2026
Brian C. Case, MD; Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks with Brian Case, MD, about coronary microvascular dysfunction and why “normal” angiography can miss the cause of symptoms in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks with Brian Case, MD, about coronary microvascular dysfunction and why “normal” angiography can miss the cause of symptoms in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks...
02/25/2026
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