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MSK Embolization
04/10/2026
Global pioneer of embolotherapy and leading U.S. interventional radiologist join forces with CUC America to build a scalable Office-Based Laboratory (OBL) platform New Baltimore, MI — April 9, 2026 — CUC America, a leading provider of...
Global pioneer of embolotherapy and leading U.S. interventional radiologist join forces with CUC America to build a scalable Office-Based Laboratory (OBL) platform New Baltimore, MI — April 9, 2026 — CUC America, a leading provider of...
Global pioneer of embolotherapy...
04/10/2026
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 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
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
Clinical Editor's Corner
01/16/2026
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Dr Walker discusses the article by Krishna Jain, MD, “Safety in Office-Based Laboratories and Ambulatory Surgical Centers”.
Dr Walker discusses the article by Krishna Jain, MD, “Safety in Office-Based Laboratories and Ambulatory Surgical Centers”.
Dr Walker discusses the article...
01/16/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Review
01/15/2026
Krishna Jain, MD, FACS
The author summarizes evidence that endovascular procedures in OBLs and ASCs achieve safety outcomes comparable to hospitals when standardized policies and compliance are in place.
The author summarizes evidence that endovascular procedures in OBLs and ASCs achieve safety outcomes comparable to hospitals when standardized policies and compliance are in place.
The author summarizes evidence...
01/15/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Bret Wiechmann, MD
OBL Corner
09/04/2025
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike Watts discuss the differences between hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based labs when dealing with CLTI interventions.
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike Watts discuss the differences between hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based labs when dealing with CLTI interventions.
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike...
09/04/2025
Vascular Disease Management
OBL Corner
08/22/2025
Osman Ahmed, MD
VDM spoke with interventional radiologist Osman Ahmed, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, about the Joint & Vascular Institute, a new OBL in Libertyville, Illinois, that he started with Mikin V. Patel, MD, MBA.
VDM spoke with interventional radiologist Osman Ahmed, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, about the Joint & Vascular Institute, a new OBL in Libertyville, Illinois, that he started with Mikin V. Patel, MD, MBA.
VDM spoke with interventional...
08/22/2025
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
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
Drug-Coated Balloons
05/27/2025
May 24, 2024 – Lafayette, LA – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the world to use the 200-cm RANGER Drug-Coated Balloon to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. CIS interventional cardiologist Dr....
May 24, 2024 – Lafayette, LA – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the world to use the 200-cm RANGER Drug-Coated Balloon to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. CIS interventional cardiologist Dr....
May 24, 2024 – Lafayette,...
05/27/2025
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Videos & Podcasts

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
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
Bret Wiechmann, MD
OBL Corner
09/04/2025
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike Watts discuss the differences between hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based labs when dealing with CLTI interventions.
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike Watts discuss the differences between hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based labs when dealing with CLTI interventions.
Drs Bret Wiechmann and Mike...
09/04/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Tummala
OBL Corner
04/03/2025
Srini Tummala, MD
In this video, interventional radiologist Srini Tummala, MD, discusses the presentation he gave at ISET 2025 on the importance of pre- and post-intervention arterial evaluation in the office-based lab setting. 
In this video, interventional radiologist Srini Tummala, MD, discusses the presentation he gave at ISET 2025 on the importance of pre- and post-intervention arterial evaluation in the office-based lab setting. 
In this video, interventional...
04/03/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Wiechmann
OBL Corner
03/10/2025
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a presentation that he gave at GEST 2024, which explains how the OBL environment is a good fit for embolotherapy.
Dr Bret Wiechmann reviews a...
03/10/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Bret Wiechmann
AMP 2024
09/18/2024
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann discusses his AMP 2024 presentation on the latest updates to the OEIS Registry.
Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann discusses his AMP 2024 presentation on the latest updates to the OEIS Registry.
Watch as Dr. Bret Wiechmann...
09/18/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr. Raja
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja discusses the benefits of an office-based lab, for both physicians and patients.
In this video, Interventional...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Chris LeSar, MD
AMP 2023
11/15/2023
Chris LeSar, MD, FACS, RVT
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the driving forces that led him to open his own office-based lab.
Dr. Chris LeSar talks about the...
11/15/2023
Vascular Disease Management
 Drs. Wiechmann, Davis, and Secemsky
Vascular Voices Podcast
10/18/2023
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret Wiechmann, Thomas Davis, and Eric Secemsky as they discuss the current debate about using atherectomy to treat patients with critical limb ischemia and why OBLs are needed in the vascular space. 
In this episode, join Drs. Bret...
10/18/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Wiechmann and Saab
Vascular Voices Podcast
07/25/2023
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret...
07/25/2023
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
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Presentations

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
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
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 Laiq Raja
AMP 2024
08/14/2024
M. Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from El Paso Cardiology Associates in El Paso, Texas, presented on the effective management of complex CLI)patients with wounds in an outpatient program.
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from El Paso Cardiology Associates in El Paso, Texas, presented on the effective management of complex CLI)patients with wounds in an outpatient program.
Laiq Raja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, from...
08/14/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Wiechmann
AMP 2023
08/21/2023
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
Interventional radiologist Dr Bret Wiechmann presented a discussion about the importance of office-based labs and ambulatory surgery centers when treating patients with critical limb ischemia.
Interventional radiologist Dr Bret Wiechmann presented a discussion about the importance of office-based labs and ambulatory surgery centers when treating patients with critical limb ischemia.
Interventional radiologist Dr...
08/21/2023
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