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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
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
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
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
Screenshot of Dr Walker from his commentary video
Videos
03/18/2026
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this video, Dr Walker comments on "Temporary Occlusion Embolectomy: A Cost-Effective Approach to Distal Embolic Protection in Peripheral Artery Disease.”
In this video, Dr Walker comments on "Temporary Occlusion Embolectomy: A Cost-Effective Approach to Distal Embolic Protection in Peripheral Artery Disease.”
In this video, Dr Walker...
03/18/2026
Vascular Disease Management
DDaye headshot
Video
03/13/2026
Dania Daye, MD, PhD
Dr Dania Daye discusses the need for standardized reporting in artificial intelligence (AI) studies and reflects on key themes from her recent keynote at the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) conference.
Dr Dania Daye discusses the need for standardized reporting in artificial intelligence (AI) studies and reflects on key themes from her recent keynote at the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) conference.
Dr Dania Daye discusses the need...
03/13/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Marianne Brodmann speaks at ISET 2026
ISET 2026
03/12/2026
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Dr. Brodmann reviews the results of the TRUE-PTX study, which compared paclitaxel drug-eluting and bare device treatment for PAD using real-world data design.
Dr. Brodmann reviews the results of the TRUE-PTX study, which compared paclitaxel drug-eluting and bare device treatment for PAD using real-world data design.
Dr. Brodmann reviews the results...
03/12/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Andrew Niekamp introduces Drs Siah, N'Dandu, and Nagarsheth
Sponsored Video
03/05/2026
Michael Siah, MD; Zola N'Dandu, MD; Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI
From redefining what “no-option” truly means, to understanding the role of small artery disease and medial arterial calcification in decision-making, this discussion highlights both clinical data and real-world experience with LimFlow.
From redefining what “no-option” truly means, to understanding the role of small artery disease and medial arterial calcification in decision-making, this discussion highlights both clinical data and real-world experience with LimFlow.
From redefining what “no-option”...
03/05/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Gustavo Oderich, MD, Robert Rhee, MD, and Sukgu Han, MD
sponsored video
02/27/2026
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...
02/27/2026
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

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.
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