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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
Vascular Disease Management
OBL Corner
05/16/2025
Christoph A. Binkert, MD, FSIR
Interventional radiologist Christoph A. Binkert, MD, FSIR, discusses why the OBL is a good setting for embolization and the role of interventional radiology in the procedure.
Interventional radiologist Christoph A. Binkert, MD, FSIR, discusses why the OBL is a good setting for embolization and the role of interventional radiology in the procedure.
Interventional radiologist...
05/16/2025
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
Original Research
03/19/2025
Sreejit Nair, MD; Joseph Puma, DO; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Ashwani Sastry, MD
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of utilizing a 4F arterial access approach for treating PAD and CLTI in an outpatient setting.
This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of utilizing a 4F arterial access approach for treating PAD and CLTI in an outpatient setting.
This study evaluates the safety...
03/19/2025
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
Interview
12/01/2024
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA
At AMP 2024, interventional radiologist Bret Wiechmann, MD, discussed his presentation on the OEIS Registry, which details outcomes within outpatient interventional suites to promote quality and identify benchmarks for best practices.
At AMP 2024, interventional radiologist Bret Wiechmann, MD, discussed his presentation on the OEIS Registry, which details outcomes within outpatient interventional suites to promote quality and identify benchmarks for best practices.
At AMP 2024, interventional...
12/01/2024
Vascular Disease Management
OBL Corner
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management...
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management

Videos & Podcasts

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
Video
02/22/2023
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi Saab talk about the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi Saab talk about the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Fadi...
02/22/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Rundback and Wiechmann
Vascular Voices Podcast
01/25/2023
Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, FSIR, FAHA; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR
A discussion with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. John Rundback.
A discussion with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. John Rundback.
A discussion with Dr. Bret...
01/25/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Prologo
Sponsored Video
09/26/2025
J. David Prologo, MD, FSIR
Join Dr Prologo for a groundbreaking look at a dual-level kyphoplasty procedure using the OsteoCool 2.0 system. This exclusive video captures real-time ablation and cement injection at two vertebral levels with 10-gauge cannulas, complete...
Join Dr Prologo for a groundbreaking look at a dual-level kyphoplasty procedure using the OsteoCool 2.0 system. This exclusive video captures real-time ablation and cement injection at two vertebral levels with 10-gauge cannulas, complete...
Join Dr Prologo for a...
09/26/2025
Vascular Disease Management
KJ Nagarsheth, MD
Sponsored
09/23/2025
Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI
Join Dr. KJ Nagarsheth as he reflects on his experience with PTAB Therapy using the DETOUR™ system.
Join Dr. KJ Nagarsheth as he reflects on his experience with PTAB Therapy using the DETOUR™ system.
Join Dr. KJ Nagarsheth as he...
09/23/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Sonya Noor, MD
Sponsored
09/23/2025
Sonya Noor, MD
In this video from AMP 2025, vascular surgeon Dr. Sonya Noor discusses the evolving landscape of treating complex PAD.
In this video from AMP 2025, vascular surgeon Dr. Sonya Noor discusses the evolving landscape of treating complex PAD.
In this video from AMP 2025,...
09/23/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Video
09/19/2025
Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
In this video, Clinical Editor Craig Walker, MD, comments on an article from the September issue article entitled “Deep Vein Arterialization for No-Option Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: An Overview of the LimFlow System and CLariTI Study."
In this video, Clinical Editor Craig Walker, MD, comments on an article from the September issue article entitled “Deep Vein Arterialization for No-Option Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: An Overview of the LimFlow System and CLariTI Study."
In this video, Clinical Editor...
09/19/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Mike Watts, MD
AMP 2025
09/18/2025
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses...
09/18/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Dr Madassery
AMP 2025
09/10/2025
Kumar Madassery, MD
Dr Kumar Madassery discusses his AMP 2025 presentation on angiography for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Dr Kumar Madassery discusses his AMP 2025 presentation on angiography for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Dr Kumar Madassery discusses his...
09/10/2025
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 Gable
Sponsored Video
09/01/2025
Dennis Gable, MD
Dr Gable shares his perspective on the recently published 5-year follow-up outcomes of the GREAT Registry.
Dr Gable shares his perspective on the recently published 5-year follow-up outcomes of the GREAT Registry.
Dr Gable shares his perspective...
09/01/2025
Vascular Disease Management
JLevy headshot
Video
08/11/2025
Jason Levy, MD, FSIR
Dr Jason Levy discusses the clinical considerations, procedural techniques, and the ongoing evidence in the use of percutaneous ablation for treating vertebral metastases.
Dr Jason Levy discusses the clinical considerations, procedural techniques, and the ongoing evidence in the use of percutaneous ablation for treating vertebral metastases.
Dr Jason Levy discusses the...
08/11/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Vascular Voices Podcast
Vascular Voices Podcast
07/11/2025
Vascular Disease Management