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Endovascular Devices
03/19/2026
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026...
03/19/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Original Research
03/18/2026
Tom Davis, MD; Peter Dovgan, MD; Eric J. Dippel, MD
This retrospective observational case series evaluated embolic debris retrieval and procedural feasibility of temporary occlusion embolectomy during complex peripheral vascular interventions.
This retrospective observational case series evaluated embolic debris retrieval and procedural feasibility of temporary occlusion embolectomy during complex peripheral vascular interventions.
This retrospective observational...
03/18/2026
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
Interview
02/03/2026
Thomas Maldonado, MD
Dr Maldonado discusses the design and significance of the STRIDE trial, highlights key findings, and explains how these data may inform endovascular treatment strategies.
Dr Maldonado discusses the design and significance of the STRIDE trial, highlights key findings, and explains how these data may inform endovascular treatment strategies.
Dr Maldonado discusses the...
02/03/2026
Vascular Disease Management
marianne brodmann
LINC 2026
01/26/2026
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Marianne Brodmann reflects on where the balance lies in 2026, what drives modality choice at the bedside, and what data gaps still limit decision-making.
Marianne Brodmann reflects on where the balance lies in 2026, what drives modality choice at the bedside, and what data gaps still limit decision-making.
Marianne Brodmann reflects on...
01/26/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Interview
01/12/2026
Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD, MPH, MBA
Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD, asks if lytic-based thrombectomy is still relevant and discusses how non–lytic-based therapies provide a better safety profile and lower bleeding risk.
Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD, asks if lytic-based thrombectomy is still relevant and discusses how non–lytic-based therapies provide a better safety profile and lower bleeding risk.
Nicolas J. Mouawad, MD, asks if...
01/12/2026
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
Advertorial
11/17/2025
Mikael Fadoul, MD
Vascular surgeon Mikael Fadoul, MD, discuss restoring venous inflow using Penumbra’s Lightning Flash Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy technology.
Vascular surgeon Mikael Fadoul, MD, discuss restoring venous inflow using Penumbra’s Lightning Flash Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy technology.
Vascular surgeon Mikael Fadoul,...
11/17/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Figure 1
Advertorial
09/16/2025
Diana Puicea, MD; Silvan Omerovic, DO; Umer Tariq, MD; Prasanna Sengodan, MD
In this case report, a 45-year-old man with a history of polysubstance abuse presented with intractable nausea and vomiting. Angiography confirmed left anterior descending patency but with significant thrombus burden.
In this case report, a 45-year-old man with a history of polysubstance abuse presented with intractable nausea and vomiting. Angiography confirmed left anterior descending patency but with significant thrombus burden.
In this case report, a...
09/16/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Advertorial
05/16/2025
Vascular surgeon Katherine Teter, MD, from Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in New Jersey, discusses managing acute limb ischemia with the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ CAVT system.
Vascular surgeon Katherine Teter, MD, from Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in New Jersey, discusses managing acute limb ischemia with the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ CAVT system.
Vascular surgeon Katherine...
05/16/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Aspiration Thrombectomy
04/30/2025
28 April 2025—Acute ischemic strokes afflict millions of people across the world every year, and the incidence of this life-threatening medical event continues to rise, driven by higher rates of hypertension and other comorbidities. The clots...
28 April 2025—Acute ischemic strokes afflict millions of people across the world every year, and the incidence of this life-threatening medical event continues to rise, driven by higher rates of hypertension and other comorbidities. The clots...
28 April 2025—Acute ischemic...
04/30/2025
Vascular Disease Management

Videos

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
Dr Constantino Pena
AMP 2024
09/11/2024
Constantino S. Peña, MD, FAHA, FSCCT, FSIR
Watch as Dr. Constantino Peña discusses his AMP presentation on the 12-month results from the STRIDE study.
Watch as Dr. Constantino Peña discusses his AMP presentation on the 12-month results from the STRIDE study.
Watch as Dr. Constantino Peña...
09/11/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Surmodics Video Presentation
Sponsored Video
06/04/2024
Gary M. Ansel, MD, FACC; Sean P. Lyden, MD; Lucas Ferrer Cardona, MD
Gary Ansel, MD, Sean Lyden, MD, Lucas Ferrer Cardona, MD and Dean Ferrera, DO describe the impact of the Pounce™ Thrombectomy System on the removal of peripheral arterial thrombi and emboli.
Gary Ansel, MD, Sean Lyden, MD, Lucas Ferrer Cardona, MD and Dean Ferrera, DO describe the impact of the Pounce™ Thrombectomy System on the removal of peripheral arterial thrombi and emboli.
Gary Ansel, MD, Sean Lyden, MD,...
06/04/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Lichtenberg
ISET 2024
03/06/2024
Michael Lichtenberg, MD, FESC
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg discusses his presentation on the Rotarex Post-Market Study at ISET 2024.
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg discusses his presentation on the Rotarex Post-Market Study at ISET 2024.
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg...
03/06/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Osman Ahmed
ISET 2024
03/05/2024

Osman Ahmed, MD
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

Osman Ahmed, MD UChicago Medicine, Ch...
Watch as Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses his ISET 2024 presentation on acute and chronic lower extremity venous obstruction.
Watch as Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses his ISET 2024 presentation on acute and chronic lower extremity venous obstruction.
Watch as Dr. Osman Ahmed...
03/05/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Lichtenberg
AMP 2023
12/11/2023
Michael Lichtenberg, MD, FESC
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg discusses his presentation on the latest results from a European trial analyzing the efficacy and safety of the Rotarex device (BD) for patients with femoropopliteal disease.
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg discusses his presentation on the latest results from a European trial analyzing the efficacy and safety of the Rotarex device (BD) for patients with femoropopliteal disease.
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg...
12/11/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Inari ISET video
Video
07/07/2023
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM; Andrew Scott Niekamp, MD; Ankur Doshi, MD
Watch as Drs. Gandhi, Niekamp, and Doshi use the Protrieve Sheath™ and the ClotTriever® Thrombectomy system to remove thrombosis from the right iliac vein.
Watch as Drs. Gandhi, Niekamp, and Doshi use the Protrieve Sheath™ and the ClotTriever® Thrombectomy system to remove thrombosis from the right iliac vein.
Watch as Drs. Gandhi, Niekamp,...
07/07/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Video
03/27/2023
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Dr. Walker comments on “Acute Limb Ischemia as a Complication of COVID-19.” He discusses the authors' findings and addresses the many unanswered questions that remain about COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
Dr. Walker comments on “Acute Limb Ischemia as a Complication of COVID-19.” He discusses the authors' findings and addresses the many unanswered questions that remain about COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications.
Dr. Walker comments on “Acute...
03/27/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Mathews
ISET 2023
02/28/2023
S. Jay Mathews, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI
In this video, Dr. S. Jay Mathews from Bradenton Cardiology Center in Bradenton, Florida, discusses his ISET 2023 presentations on the DEEPER Reveal Study and the latest devices for DVT therapies.
In this video, Dr. S. Jay Mathews from Bradenton Cardiology Center in Bradenton, Florida, discusses his ISET 2023 presentations on the DEEPER Reveal Study and the latest devices for DVT therapies.
In this video, Dr. S. Jay...
02/28/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Sista
ISET 2023
02/28/2023
Akhilesh K. Sista, MD
Interventional radiologist Akhi Sista, MD, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, discusses his ISET 2023 presentations on endovascular pulmonary embolism interventions. 
Interventional radiologist Akhi Sista, MD, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, discusses his ISET 2023 presentations on endovascular pulmonary embolism interventions. 
Interventional radiologist Akhi...
02/28/2023
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

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
marianne brodmann
LINC 2026
01/26/2026
Marianne Brodmann, MD
Marianne Brodmann reflects on where the balance lies in 2026, what drives modality choice at the bedside, and what data gaps still limit decision-making.
Marianne Brodmann reflects on where the balance lies in 2026, what drives modality choice at the bedside, and what data gaps still limit decision-making.
Marianne Brodmann reflects on...
01/26/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Lookstein
LINC 2024
05/30/2024
Robert A. Lookstein, MD
The future of venous thrombosis treatment was tackled in a VIVA@LINC session by Robert Lookstein, MD, Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
The future of venous thrombosis treatment was tackled in a VIVA@LINC session by Robert Lookstein, MD, Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
The future of venous thrombosis...
05/30/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Manuela Konert
LINC 2024
05/28/2024

Manuela Konert, MD
University Hospital Leipzig, Germany

Manuela Konert, MD University Hospita...
The case for mechanical thrombectomy as a means to eliminate post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) was discussed today by Manuela Konert, a consultant interventionalist and head of the venous centre at University Hospital Leipzig, Germany. 
The case for mechanical thrombectomy as a means to eliminate post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) was discussed today by Manuela Konert, a consultant interventionalist and head of the venous centre at University Hospital Leipzig, Germany. 
The case for mechanical...
05/28/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Michael Lichtenberg MD
LINC 2024
05/28/2024

Michael Lichtenberg, MD
Arnsberg Vascular Clinic, Arnsberg, Germany

Michael Lichtenberg, MD Arnsberg Vasc...
A study of a mechanical thrombectomy device in the treatment of acute venous occlusions was given a 24-month update today by Michael Lichtenberg, an interventional radiologist and head of the Arnsberg Vascular Clinic.
A study of a mechanical thrombectomy device in the treatment of acute venous occlusions was given a 24-month update today by Michael Lichtenberg, an interventional radiologist and head of the Arnsberg Vascular Clinic.
A study of a mechanical...
05/28/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Desai
LINC 2023
06/07/2023
Kush Desai, MD
The questions of when and how to employ thrombectomy for DVT were addressed by Dr Kush Desai during a VIVA@LINC session on Wednesday.
The questions of when and how to employ thrombectomy for DVT were addressed by Dr Kush Desai during a VIVA@LINC session on Wednesday.
The questions of when and how to...
06/07/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Gary Ansel
LINC 2023
06/06/2023
Dr Gary Ansel discusses the FlowTriever System (Inari Medical), the first mechanical thrombectomy device indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
Dr Gary Ansel discusses the FlowTriever System (Inari Medical), the first mechanical thrombectomy device indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
Dr Gary Ansel discusses the...
06/06/2023
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