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Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis in 2021

Moderator: Suman M. Wasan, MD
Panelists: Misaki Kiguchi, MD; Michael Lichtenberg, MD, FESC; Mahmood Razavi, MD; and Suresh Vedantham, MD

Ask the Experts: How Do You Treat (and Avoid) Recurrent Varicose Veins?

A comprehensive approach to varicose vein recurrence requires an understanding of the etiology of recurrence patterns, proper technique and imaging use, consistent follow-up, and patient education and compliance.

With Ramona Gupta, MD, FSIR; Suman M. Wasan, MD, MS, FSVM; and Avianne Bunnell, MD, RPVI

Venous Therapy Considerations and Decisions

By Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR, and Houman Jalaie, MD

Key Aortic Aneurysm Needs

By Andres Schanzer, MD, FACS, and Stéphan Haulon, MD, PhD

C-TRACT Trial: Coming Together to Tackle Chronic DVT

Why C-TRACT is needed, its study design, and how current endovascular practitioners can support it.

By Suresh Vedantham, MD

Peripheral Vascular Care: A Clinical and Administrative Perspective

Michael R. Jaff, DO, answers questions posed by Gary M. Ansel, MD, FACC, and Koen Deloose, MD, on the challenges of his new role as hospital president and how new regulatory and reimbursement models might affect vascular care delivery.

With Michael R. Jaff, DO; Gary M. Ansel, MD, FACC; and Koen Deloose, MD

Advantages and Disadvantages of Distal Protection Filter Devices

A comparative analysis of four current filter designs.

By Mark H. Wholey, MD; Gail M. Siewiorek, BS; and Ender A. Finol, PhD

The Evolution of Low-Profile Endograft Design

Are there tradeoffs being made for the improvements in these devices?

By Robert M. Bersin, MD, FSCAI, FACC

Medical Management of Acute and Chronic Type B Aortic Dissection

A review of the clinical presentation and acute and long-term medical management of TBAD, including long-term use of fluoroquinolones.

By Christina L. Fanola, MD, MSc, and Eric Isselbacher, MD, MSc

The Progression of Decision-Making for PE Treatment: A Pulmonologist’s Evidence-Based Perspective

From thrombolytics hesitancy to the development of catheter-based thrombolysis and embolectomy, a pulmonologist shares her perspective on the history of PE care decisions and its supportive evidence over the years.

By Frances Mae West, MD, MS, FACP

A Retrospective Look at Paclitaxel Use in the Coronary Arteries

A review of the safety and efficacy profile of paclitaxel treatment in patients with coronary artery disease.

By Mark K. Tuttle, MD, and Jeffrey J. Popma, MD

Nonfenestrated Options for Treating Compromised AAA Necks

How to overcome juxtarenal AAAs.

By Cornelis G. Vos, MD, PhD; Richte C.L. Schuurmann, MSc; and Jean-Paul P.M. de Vries, MD, PhD

The Future of Biomarkers in Interventional Oncology

Personalized therapies targeting specific biomarkers and cancer genomics are bringing new hope in the management of cancer.

By Samuel L. Rice, MD, and Constantinos T. Sofocleous, MD, PhD

Perspectives on Aortic Aneurysm Disease

An overview of how aortic aneurysm disease is viewed today and some advice on improving awareness, detection, and follow-up.

By John A. Elefteriades, MD

Literature Highlights: Cohort Study Shows Association Between PERT Implementation and Mortality in Patients With High-Risk PE

A Preview of the PRESERVE IVC Filter Study

Interventional radiologist Matthew Johnson, MD, FSIR, the Society of Interventional Radiology's former liaison for the US Food and Drug Administration and co-chair of the SIR/SVS IVC Filter Task Force, discusses the anticipated launch of a large-scale, multispecialty prospective study evaluating inferior vena cava filter use and follow-up protocols to improve patient care.

Practical Uses of Cryoplasty

A look at some of the effective applications of this nonsurgical treatment option.

By Pranab Das, MD; Santosh K. Koshy, MD; Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT; and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, RVT

An Interview With Kush R. Desai, MD, FSIR

Dr. Desai discusses the deep venous field and its need for objective measures and data collection, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and thoughts on his role as Medical Director of Supply Chain/Value Analysis at Northwestern.