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Editorial/Commentary
12/22/2025
McCall Walker, MD
McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
McCall Walker, MD, discusses the...
12/22/2025
Vascular Disease Management
McCall Walker, MD
Video Commentary
12/22/2025
McCall Walker, MD
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker,...
12/22/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Case Series
12/15/2025
Matthew T. Finn, MD, MS; Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Pradeep K. Nair, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this case series, the authors illustrate feasible adjunctive strategies for balloon and wire uncrossable calcified chronic total occlusions.
In this case series, the authors illustrate feasible adjunctive strategies for balloon and wire uncrossable calcified chronic total occlusions.
In this case series, the authors...
12/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Garg and Sayfo
Sponsored Video
07/07/2025
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh Sayfo discuss the novel Shockwave Javelin Peripheral catheter, the first of its kind on a Forward IVL platform.
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh Sayfo discuss the novel Shockwave Javelin Peripheral catheter, the first of its kind on a Forward IVL platform.
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh...
07/07/2025
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
Interview
02/19/2025
Daniel G. Clair, MD
At VEITH 2024, Daniel Clair, MD, gave a presentation on Shockwave IVL for calcified aortoiliac occlusive disease and facilitating large bore access with narrowed calcified iliac arteries. VDM spoke with Dr Clair about his presentation.
At VEITH 2024, Daniel Clair, MD, gave a presentation on Shockwave IVL for calcified aortoiliac occlusive disease and facilitating large bore access with narrowed calcified iliac arteries. VDM spoke with Dr Clair about his presentation.
At VEITH 2024, Daniel Clair, MD,...
02/19/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Shockwave E8
Videos
01/06/2025
Michael Siah, MD; Kyle Reynolds, MD
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds...
01/06/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Marianne Brodmann
AMP 2024
09/12/2024
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann...
09/12/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Shockwave at ISET
Sponsored Video
07/02/2024
Erik G. Stilp, MD, FACC, RPVI; Nicolas Mouawad, MD, MPH, MBA, FSVS, FRCS, FACS; Elizabeth Genovese, MD, MS, FACS, RPVI; Kumar Madassery, MD
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas...
07/02/2024
Vascular Disease Management
News
06/12/2024

CIS Press Release

CIS Press Release
BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland Green, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in Louisiana to use the new generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) to treat coronary...
BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland Green, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in Louisiana to use the new generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) to treat coronary...
BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland...
06/12/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Wittig
LINC 2024
05/29/2024

Tim Wittig, MD
University Hospital Leipzig, Germany

Tim Wittig, MD University Hospital Le...
An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.
An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.
An introduction to a new trial...
05/29/2024
Vascular Disease Management

Videos

McCall Walker, MD
Video Commentary
12/22/2025
McCall Walker, MD
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker,...
12/22/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Garg and Sayfo
Sponsored Video
07/07/2025
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh Sayfo discuss the novel Shockwave Javelin Peripheral catheter, the first of its kind on a Forward IVL platform.
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh Sayfo discuss the novel Shockwave Javelin Peripheral catheter, the first of its kind on a Forward IVL platform.
Dr. Karan Garg and Dr. Sameh...
07/07/2025
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
Shockwave E8
Videos
01/06/2025
Michael Siah, MD; Kyle Reynolds, MD
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds...
01/06/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Marianne Brodmann
AMP 2024
09/12/2024
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann discusses her AMP 2024 presentation on IVL for treatinng above-the-knee calcified lesions.
Watch as Dr. Marianne Brodmann...
09/12/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Shockwave at ISET
Sponsored Video
07/02/2024
Erik G. Stilp, MD, FACC, RPVI; Nicolas Mouawad, MD, MPH, MBA, FSVS, FRCS, FACS; Elizabeth Genovese, MD, MS, FACS, RPVI; Kumar Madassery, MD
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas Mouawad, Liz Genovese and Kumar Madassery discuss their best practices when treating patients with below-the-knee disease.
Drs. Erik Stilp, Nicolas...
07/02/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Arlsan and Dr Rundback
Sponsored Video
04/08/2024
John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR; Bulent Arslan, MD, FSIR
Learn about the recently published safety and efficacy data of the Auryon Laser System.
Learn about the recently published safety and efficacy data of the Auryon Laser System.
Learn about the recently...
04/08/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Yates
ISET 2024
03/18/2024
Timothy E. Yates, MD, RPVI
Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates reviews his ISET 2024 presentation on the current data available for the use of a 355nm laser in below-the-knee arteries.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates reviews his ISET 2024 presentation on the current data available for the use of a 355nm laser in below-the-knee arteries.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Yates...
03/18/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Siah and Secemsky
Video Series
12/18/2023
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Michael Siah, MD
Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss the overall under-sizing trends of endovascular tools – why it happens and the clinical implications.
Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss the overall under-sizing trends of endovascular tools – why it happens and the clinical implications.
Drs. Secemsky and Siah discusss...
12/18/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Craig Walker
AMP 2023
11/09/2023
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Dr. Craig Walker, from the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Louisiana, discusses his presentation on using vessel prep before drug-coated balloon delivery.
Dr. Craig Walker, from the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Louisiana, discusses his presentation on using vessel prep before drug-coated balloon delivery.
Dr. Craig Walker, from the...
11/09/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Craig Walker, MD
Video Commentary
01/19/2026
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this video, Dr Walker discusses the article by Krishna Jain, MD, "Safety in Office-Based Laboratories and Ambulatory Surgery Centers".
In this video, Dr Walker discusses the article by Krishna Jain, MD, "Safety in Office-Based Laboratories and Ambulatory Surgery Centers".
In this video, Dr Walker...
01/19/2026
Vascular Disease Management
McCall Walker, MD
Video Commentary
12/22/2025
McCall Walker, MD
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker, MD, discusses the article by Finn et al, "Dealing With Dense Calcium".
In this video, McCall Walker,...
12/22/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Nagarsheth
Sponsored Video
12/01/2025
Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI
Dr KJ Nagarsheth, Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, offers a concise, real-world readout on the clinical and procedural value of the Artix thrombectomy system.
Dr KJ Nagarsheth, Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, offers a concise, real-world readout on the clinical and procedural value of the Artix thrombectomy system.
Dr KJ Nagarsheth, Professor of...
12/01/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Stumetz headshot
CIO 2025
11/25/2025
Kyle S. Stumetz, DO; Laura Simson, MA
Kyle S. Stumetz, winner of the 2025 CIO Young Investigator Award, discusses his study, “Absorbable Gelatin Hydrodissection in Oncologic Thermal Ablations: Initial Outcomes.”
Kyle S. Stumetz, winner of the 2025 CIO Young Investigator Award, discusses his study, “Absorbable Gelatin Hydrodissection in Oncologic Thermal Ablations: Initial Outcomes.”
Kyle S. Stumetz, winner of the...
11/25/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Video Commentary
11/20/2025
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this video, Dr Walker discusses the article by Zarins and Krievens, "Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: Are We Saving Limbs but Losing Lives?"
In this video, Dr Walker discusses the article by Zarins and Krievens, "Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: Are We Saving Limbs but Losing Lives?"
In this video, Dr Walker...
11/20/2025
Vascular Disease Management
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
Dr Desai
Sponsored Video
11/01/2025
Nimesh Desai, MD, PhD
Dr Desai shares his perspective on the key long-term outcomes of the US IDE Clinical Trial, Type B Dissection.
Dr Desai shares his perspective on the key long-term outcomes of the US IDE Clinical Trial, Type B Dissection.
Dr Desai shares his perspective...
11/01/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Reflow AMP Video
Sponsored Video
10/27/2025
Join a distinguished panel of vascular experts as they discuss the evolving landscape of endovascular therapy for BTK CLTI.
Join a distinguished panel of vascular experts as they discuss the evolving landscape of endovascular therapy for BTK CLTI.
Join a distinguished panel of...
10/27/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Video
10/15/2025
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this video, Clinical Editor Craig Walker, MD, comments on Mary Yost’s article, “The Cost of Venous Thromboembolism”.
In this video, Clinical Editor Craig Walker, MD, comments on Mary Yost’s article, “The Cost of Venous Thromboembolism”.
In this video, Clinical Editor...
10/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Nakama
AMP 2025
10/08/2025
Tatsuya Nakama, MD
In this video recorded at AMP 2025, Tatsuya Nakama, MD, discusses his AMP presentation on 1-year results from the BEASTARS study.
In this video recorded at AMP 2025, Tatsuya Nakama, MD, discusses his AMP presentation on 1-year results from the BEASTARS study.
In this video recorded at AMP...
10/08/2025
Vascular Disease Management

Presentations

Dr Wittig
LINC 2024
05/29/2024

Tim Wittig, MD
University Hospital Leipzig, Germany

Tim Wittig, MD University Hospital Le...
An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.
An introduction to a new trial focused on aggressive vessel preparation took center stage on Wednesday as part of a ‘last frontiers’ session tackling severely calcified lesions. Tim Wittig detailed the CRACK-IT trial.
An introduction to a new trial...
05/29/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Presentations
09/01/2020
In this session, Dr. Chris Metzger performs TWO Shockwave IVL cases – one calcified CFA and one bilateral aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD). Drs. Craig Walker, George Adams, Constantino Pena, Ehrin Armstrong and Michael Lichtenberg provide...
In this session, Dr. Chris Metzger performs TWO Shockwave IVL cases – one calcified CFA and one bilateral aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD). Drs. Craig Walker, George Adams, Constantino Pena, Ehrin Armstrong and Michael Lichtenberg provide...
In this session, Dr. Chris...
09/01/2020
Vascular Disease Management
Videos
07/14/2020
Complex CLI intervention performed at Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers for Amputation Prevention, an outpatient CLI center. Patient with RC 4 presentation requiring ultrasound guided access at 4 locations for successful laser...
Complex CLI intervention performed at Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers for Amputation Prevention, an outpatient CLI center. Patient with RC 4 presentation requiring ultrasound guided access at 4 locations for successful laser...
Complex CLI intervention...
07/14/2020
Vascular Disease Management
Teri Yates
AMP 2025
08/15/2025
Teri Yates
Teri Yates, CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors and DocCentric Surgery Centers, delivered an in-depth presentation that provided a detailed comparison between OBLs and ASCs. She highlighted regulatory distinctions, facility requirements,...
Teri Yates, CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors and DocCentric Surgery Centers, delivered an in-depth presentation that provided a detailed comparison between OBLs and ASCs. She highlighted regulatory distinctions, facility requirements,...
Teri Yates, CEO of Accountable...
08/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Earl Johnson MD
AMP 2025
08/15/2025
Earl M. Johnson, Jr., MD, FACS
Earl M. Johnson, Jr., MD, FACS, presented a discussion on the transformative role plastic surgery can play when incorporated early in a patient’s treatment plan. He emphasized that proactive, coordinated intervention significantly enhances...
Earl M. Johnson, Jr., MD, FACS, presented a discussion on the transformative role plastic surgery can play when incorporated early in a patient’s treatment plan. He emphasized that proactive, coordinated intervention significantly enhances...
Earl M. Johnson, Jr., MD, FACS,...
08/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Caroline Fife, MD
AMP 2025
08/15/2025
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Caroline E. Fife, MD, underscored how gaps in diagnosis coding, classification disagreements, and underreporting distort both prevalence and cost estimates, leading to inadequate attention and funding.
Caroline E. Fife, MD, underscored how gaps in diagnosis coding, classification disagreements, and underreporting distort both prevalence and cost estimates, leading to inadequate attention and funding.
Caroline E. Fife, MD,...
08/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Abigail Mize
AMP 2025
08/15/2025
Abigail Mize, BS, RDCS, RVT
Abigail Mize, BS, RDCS, RVT, gave a presentation entitled "Utilization of Ultrasound to Identify and Treat Complications." She emphasized that while prevention remains the best strategy, complications can arise even with the most skilled...
Abigail Mize, BS, RDCS, RVT, gave a presentation entitled "Utilization of Ultrasound to Identify and Treat Complications." She emphasized that while prevention remains the best strategy, complications can arise even with the most skilled...
Abigail Mize, BS, RDCS, RVT,...
08/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Brodmann
AMP 2025
08/14/2025
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Marianne Brodmann, MD, delivered a detailed update on how she employs radial artery access to manage chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Marianne Brodmann, MD, delivered a detailed update on how she employs radial artery access to manage chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Marianne Brodmann, MD, delivered...
08/14/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Pliagas
AMP 2025
08/14/2025
George Pliagas, MD, FACS, FRCSC
During Thursday’s “Diagnosis and Imaging in CLTI” session, George Pliagas, MD, FACS, FRCSC, shared how IVUS has reshaped his approach to treating peripheral vascular disease.
During Thursday’s “Diagnosis and Imaging in CLTI” session, George Pliagas, MD, FACS, FRCSC, shared how IVUS has reshaped his approach to treating peripheral vascular disease.
During Thursday’s “Diagnosis and...
08/14/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Foster
AMP 2025
08/14/2025
Robert Foster, MD
Robert Foster, MD, discusses a study that addresses how to protect clinicians from scatter radiation without the toll of heavy lead garments.
Robert Foster, MD, discusses a study that addresses how to protect clinicians from scatter radiation without the toll of heavy lead garments.
Robert Foster, MD, discusses a...
08/14/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Roy
AMP 2025
08/14/2025
Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, FACS
Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, FACS, outlines why modern cross-sectional imaging performed before peripheral vascular intervention can be the difference between limb salvage and treatment failure in patients with CLTI.
Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, FACS, outlines why modern cross-sectional imaging performed before peripheral vascular intervention can be the difference between limb salvage and treatment failure in patients with CLTI.
Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, FACS,...
08/14/2025
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
Dr Zeller
AMP 2025
08/13/2025
Thomas Zeller, MD, PhD
Thomas Zeller, MD, from the Universitaets-Herzzentrum Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany, presented the inaugural findings from the WOUND infection and clinical outcomeS IN patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (WOUNDSinCLTI) study,
Thomas Zeller, MD, from the Universitaets-Herzzentrum Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany, presented the inaugural findings from the WOUND infection and clinical outcomeS IN patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (WOUNDSinCLTI) study,
Thomas Zeller, MD, from the...
08/13/2025
Vascular Disease Management