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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
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

Videos & Podcasts

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
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
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 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