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Author(s):
Bonnie H Weiner
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3 years ago
As technology and specialties in cardiac and endovascular care continue to develop at a rapid pace, oversight becomes increasingly important to ensure the highest quality patient care. The demand for quality comes from many directions—the public, regulators, and insurers. However, oversight for delivering the best possible care at facilities where percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and…
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Duane Pinto
Job title: Associate Professor of Medicine
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Athanasios Diamantopoulos
Job title: Consultant interventional radiologist
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Maria Antonella Ruffino
Job title: Vascular Interventional Radiologist
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Robert F Storey
Job title: Professor and Honorary Consultant in Cardiology
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Foreword
Author(s):
Ralph G Brindis
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3 years ago
Article
Author(s):
Gary M Ansel
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Peter A Schneider
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3 years ago
Abstract
The goal of infrapopliteal endovascular therapy is the re-establishment of straight-line flow to the foot with adequate perfusion of tissue. This treatment should be the first method in properly selected patients to relieve ischemic rest pain, heal ulcers and prevent limb loss, improving quality of life. Percutaneous angioplasty (PTA) continues to be the cornerstone of infrapopliteal…
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Author(s):
Isabelle Van Herzeele
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Rajesh Aggarwal
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3 years ago
The last decade has witnessed exponential growth in the field of endovascular interventions, although only in the last few years has there been a widespread interest in the carotid artery stent (CAS). Endovascular physicians with different medical backgrounds such as interventional cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons all recognize the importance of this changing technology.1 This…
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Procedure Rehearsal and Simulation - Innovative Tools and Techniques for Improving Medical Practice
Author(s):
William E Lewandowski
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3 years ago
Article
Author(s):
David E Allie
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Chris J Herbert
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Craig M Walker
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3 years ago
Since its original description in 1992, computed tomography angiography (CTA) has advanced from the method of using a simple single-detector to a powerful imaging multidetector system capable of acquiring 16 channels of data with rapid imaging acquisition and higher spatial resolution, while simultaneously allowing patient coverage of more than 120cm with a single scan. Computed tomography (CT)…
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