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Interview
04/22/2026
Kumar Madassery, MD
Dr Madassery explores why calcified lesions continue to complicate treatment.
Dr Madassery explores why calcified lesions continue to complicate treatment.
Dr Madassery explores why...
04/22/2026
Vascular Disease Management
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
Karan Garg, MD; Sameh M. Sayfo, MD, MBA, FABVM
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

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
Karan Garg, MD; Sameh M. Sayfo, MD, MBA, FABVM
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
Gustavo Oderich, MD, Robert Rhee, MD, and Sukgu Han, MD
sponsored video
05/01/2026
Gustavo S. Oderich, MD; Robert Rhee, MD; Sukgu Han, MD
Three experts share their perspective on the GORE EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis.
Three experts share their perspective on the GORE EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis.
Three experts share their...
05/01/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Gray, Salazar, and Rosenfield speak at ISET 2026
Sponsored Video
04/20/2026
Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSc; William A. Gray, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Gloria Salazar, MD, FSIR
Join us as Dr Kenny Rosenfield moderates a session on what matters most in enhanced radiation protection device (ERPD) technology today.
Join us as Dr Kenny Rosenfield moderates a session on what matters most in enhanced radiation protection device (ERPD) technology today.
Join us as Dr Kenny Rosenfield...
04/20/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Kak Khee Yeung speaks at ISET 2026.
ISET 2026
04/16/2026
Kak Khee Yeung, MD, PhD
Kak Khee Yeung, MD, PhD, explores the potential role of AI in predicting the progression of Type B aortic dissection over time.
Kak Khee Yeung, MD, PhD, explores the potential role of AI in predicting the progression of Type B aortic dissection over time.
Kak Khee Yeung, MD, PhD,...
04/16/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Mouawad speaks at ISET 2026
ISET 2026
04/09/2026
Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD, MPH, MBA
Dr Mouawad discusses the results of the AVENTUS pivotal trial.
Dr Mouawad discusses the results of the AVENTUS pivotal trial.
Dr Mouawad discusses the results...
04/09/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr S Jay Mathews speaks at ISET 2026
ISET 2026
04/07/2026
S. Jay Mathews, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr Mathews reviews the latest clinical data, discusses evolving techniques, and highlights how retrievable scaffold technology is shaping the future of vascular intervention.
Dr Mathews reviews the latest clinical data, discusses evolving techniques, and highlights how retrievable scaffold technology is shaping the future of vascular intervention.
Dr Mathews reviews the latest...
04/07/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Mary Costantino speaks at ISET 2026.
ISET 2026
04/02/2026
Mary Costantino, MD, FSIR
Dr Costantino outlines practical strategies for identifying appropriate candidates and streamlining procedural workflows in the OBL setting, with a focus on improving efficiency, patient outcomes, and overall practice success.
Dr Costantino outlines practical strategies for identifying appropriate candidates and streamlining procedural workflows in the OBL setting, with a focus on improving efficiency, patient outcomes, and overall practice success.
Dr Costantino outlines practical...
04/02/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Salazar speaks at ISET 2026
ISET 2026
04/01/2026
Gloria Salazar, MD, FSIR
Dr Salazar examines the current state of venous valve technologies, including recent clinical progress and the challenges that remain before widespread adoption.
Dr Salazar examines the current state of venous valve technologies, including recent clinical progress and the challenges that remain before widespread adoption.
Dr Salazar examines the current...
04/01/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Gunnar Tepe speaks at ISET 2026
ISET 2026
03/31/2026
Gunnar Tepe, MD
Dr. Tepe explores the latest clinical data, emerging innovations, and ongoing challenges shaping the field, offering insight into how DCB technology is redefining endovascular treatment strategies today—and where it may lead.
Dr. Tepe explores the latest clinical data, emerging innovations, and ongoing challenges shaping the field, offering insight into how DCB technology is redefining endovascular treatment strategies today—and where it may lead.
Dr. Tepe explores the latest...
03/31/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Surmodics Video Presentation
Sponsored VIdeo
03/26/2026
Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Mahmood Razavi, MD; Lucas Ferrer Cardona, MD; Miguel Montero-Baker, MD; Dean Ferrera, DO; Stylianos Papadakos, MD
Watch the Amputation Prevention Symposium session as an expert panel of physicians present cases and discuss their experiences capturing acute or chronic clot in ATK and BTK peripheral arteries with the Pounce™ Thrombectomy Platform.
Watch the Amputation Prevention Symposium session as an expert panel of physicians present cases and discuss their experiences capturing acute or chronic clot in ATK and BTK peripheral arteries with the Pounce™ Thrombectomy Platform.
Watch the Amputation Prevention...
03/26/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Jacques Busquet speaks at ISET 2026.
ISET 2026
03/26/2026
Jacques Busquet, MD
In this video, renowned cardiovascular and endovascular surgeon Jacques Busquet, MD, from Clinique Val d'Or in Paris, France, explores the mystery of post-EVAR endotension, expanding on insights from his presentation at ISET 2026.
In this video, renowned cardiovascular and endovascular surgeon Jacques Busquet, MD, from Clinique Val d'Or in Paris, France, explores the mystery of post-EVAR endotension, expanding on insights from his presentation at ISET 2026.
In this video, renowned...
03/26/2026
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
AMP Live Case
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.
Complex CLI intervention performed at Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers for Amputation Prevention, an outpatient CLI center.
Complex CLI intervention...
07/14/2020
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Mike Watts
ISET 2026
02/11/2026
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, from Atlantic Medical Imaging in New Jersey, presented a practical, real-world approach to performing distal deep venous arterialization (dDVA) in the office-based lab.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, from Atlantic Medical Imaging in New Jersey, presented a practical, real-world approach to performing distal deep venous arterialization (dDVA) in the office-based lab.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, from...
02/11/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Elizabeth Genovese
ISET 2026
02/11/2026
Elizabeth Genovese, MD, MS, FACS, RPVI
Dr Elizabeth Genovese asked a nuanced question regarding patients with CLTI: when should bypass be considered first—and why?
Dr Elizabeth Genovese asked a nuanced question regarding patients with CLTI: when should bypass be considered first—and why?
Dr Elizabeth Genovese asked a...
02/11/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr William Kuo
ISET 2026
02/11/2026
William T. Kuo, MD
During a Wednesday afternoon session at ISET 2026, Sr William Kuo walked attendees through a practical, case-based approach to managing inferior vena cava thrombosis.
During a Wednesday afternoon session at ISET 2026, Sr William Kuo walked attendees through a practical, case-based approach to managing inferior vena cava thrombosis.
During a Wednesday afternoon...
02/11/2026
Vascular Disease Management
John Rundback MD
ISET 2026
02/11/2026
John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR
Dr. John H. Rundback challenges the long-standing notion that plain balloon angioplasty alone is sufficient for tibial interventions in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia .
Dr. John H. Rundback challenges the long-standing notion that plain balloon angioplasty alone is sufficient for tibial interventions in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia .
Dr. John H. Rundback challenges...
02/11/2026
Vascular Disease Management
John Fritz Angle, MD
ISET 2026
02/10/2026
John Fritz Angle, MD
Interventional radiologist John Fritz Angle, MD, walked attendees through the evolving landscape of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolization.
Interventional radiologist John Fritz Angle, MD, walked attendees through the evolving landscape of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolization.
Interventional radiologist John...
02/10/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Sean P. Lyden, MD
ISET 2026
02/10/2026
Sean P. Lyden, MD
Sean P. Lyden, MD, discussed new real-world data from the PROWL Registry, offering a look at how acute, subacute, and CLTI are being treated outside the confines of traditional clinical trial exclusions.
Sean P. Lyden, MD, discussed new real-world data from the PROWL Registry, offering a look at how acute, subacute, and CLTI are being treated outside the confines of traditional clinical trial exclusions.
Sean P. Lyden, MD, discussed new...
02/10/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Andrew Holden
ISET 2026
02/10/2026
Andrew Holden, MBChB
Dr Andrew Holden delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of bioresorbable scaffold technology for BTK disease, with a particular focus on CLTI.
Dr Andrew Holden delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of bioresorbable scaffold technology for BTK disease, with a particular focus on CLTI.
Dr Andrew Holden delivered a...
02/10/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD
ISET 2026
02/10/2026
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM, explored how single-use, handheld robotic systems could shape the next phase of peripheral endovascular intervention.
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM, explored how single-use, handheld robotic systems could shape the next phase of peripheral endovascular intervention.
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM,...
02/10/2026
Vascular Disease Management
James F. Meschia, MD
ISET 2026
02/09/2026
James F. Meschia, MD
James F. Meschia, MD, provides an overview of what “optimal medical therapy” means in contemporary carotid disease management.
James F. Meschia, MD, provides an overview of what “optimal medical therapy” means in contemporary carotid disease management.
James F. Meschia, MD, provides...
02/09/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Nicos Labropoulos, MD
ISET 2026
02/09/2026
Nicos Labropoulos, MD
Nicos Labropoulos, MD, presented an overview of what defines a “high-risk” carotid plaque and why relying on luminal stenosis alone is no longer enough.
Nicos Labropoulos, MD, presented an overview of what defines a “high-risk” carotid plaque and why relying on luminal stenosis alone is no longer enough.
Nicos Labropoulos, MD, presented...
02/09/2026
Vascular Disease Management