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Welcome to Vascular Disease Management



Expanding Treatment Options for the Cardiac Surgeon: Opportunities for Collaborative Care

A Complimentary CME Accredited Dinner Meeting

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
207 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
Legends 3–6

This activity is supported by an educational grant from St. Jude Medical.

Newest Perspectives on Drug-Eluting Stents

A Complimentary CME Accredited Dinner Meeting


Miami, FL - Date: Friday, April 4, 2008 6:00pm EST -8:00 pm EST

Birmingham, AL - Date: Friday, May 9, 2008 6:00pm EST -8:00 pm EST

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Vascular.


Recent Advances in Cardiac PET and CT Angiography for the Management of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Complementary Web Cast

Release Date: January 4, 2008
Expiration Date: January 4, 2009


Target Audience: Physicians and nuclear medical technologists
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc..

COMPLIMENTARY On Demand Webcast

Infection Prevention for Minimally Invasive Interventions:

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE WITH A NEW HYBRID CORONARY WIRE
On Demand Web Archive


Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, and technologists This activity is supported by an educational grant from Terumo Medical Corporation.


COMPLIMENTARY Web Cast

Adjunctive Phararmacology For The Cath Lab

ON DEMAND
A Complimentary Web Archive
Release Date: December 7, 2007
Expiration Date: December 7, 2008

This web cast contains 3 different modules


CLINICAL REVIEW

Primary Simultaneous Kissing Stent Deployment of Anomalous Looped Circumflex Artery During Acute Myocardial Infarction (With Staged Transradial Stenting of Left Anterior Descending Artery)
1Matthew Nunnelley, MD, 1Michael Balk, MD, 2Dongming Hou, MD, 1Jack P. Chen, MD

Anomalous coronary arteries are rare angiographic findings, especially during acute myocardial infarction (MI). We present the first case of simultaneous-kissing-stent deployment in an anomalous coronary (left circumflex/obtuse marginal bifurcation with 360? loop) during an acute MI. Subsequently, staged transradial stenting of the left anterior descending artery was performed. This procedure, likewise, has not been previously described. Our case simultaneously illustrates the feasibility of both transfemoral and transradial approaches for anomalous coronary intervention in the same patient. The epidemiology and pathophysiology of anomalous coronary arteries are reviewed, with emphasis on anatomic classifications, as well as their associated cardiac mortality risks.

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Breaking News
Terumo Partners with GHX for More Efficient Electronic Ordering Capabilities

SOMERSET, NJ – Terumo Interventional Systems, a strategic business unit of Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC), announces a new partnership between TMC and Global Health Exchange (GHX); expanding its reputation for supplying technologically advanced quality to supply chain management.

Working with GHX and its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, Terumo Interventional Systems is looking to deliver providers what they want—when they want it. Through this e-commerce platform’s unique, streamlined process, hospitals are now easily able to place orders, generate receipts, and change and track orders with Terumo.

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Gore AVIATOR Study Receives Conditional Approval from FDA

Conditional approval to proceed with the AVIATOR (Angioplasty vs. GORE VIABAHN(R) Endoprosthesis Treatment Of GRaft Stenosis) Study was announced today by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore). The AVIATOR Study is a randomized, multi-center clinical trial intended to establish efficacy and safety of the GORE VIABAHN(R) Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface to revise arterio-venous grafts at the venous anastomosis in hemodialysis patients. The study will randomize patients to the GORE VIABAHN(R) Endoprosthesis and to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).

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Benephit® Renal Infusion Therapy (Be-RITe) Registry Results Presented at American Society of Nephrology Meeting

Multicenter Registry Results Suggest a 1% Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Among High-Risk Patients
San Francisco (Nov. 4, 2007) -- Data from a multicenter registry of targeted renal therapy (TRT®) in patients at high risk for acute kidney injury – a common complication of hospitalized patients and one that is associated with increased short and long-term mortality -- was presented Sunday at the American Society of Nephrology’s Renal Week 2007 by James A. Tumlin, M.D., nephrologist, Clinical Research Division, Southeast Renal Associates, Charlotte, N.C. TRT is the delivery of physician-specified therapeutic agents directly to the kidneys via the renal arteries through the innovative Benephit Infusion Systems from FlowMedica, Inc. TRT may offer significant benefit in direct infusion of therapeutic levels of medications without the side effects that can be encountered with conventional IV delivery.

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EDUCATIONAL

Recent Advances in Cardiac PET and CT Angiography for the Management of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Complimentary Accredited CME Luncheon

September 8, 2007 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Manchester Grand Hyatt
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Manchester Ballroom DE&F


Target Audience: Physicians and Technologists

Create a Successful Vena Cava Filter Practice

Accredited CD

Learning objectives
1. Describe why, when, with whom, and where to use a vena cava filter
2. Discuss why imaging the vena cava is important
3. Compare and contrast “tried and true” vs state-of-the-art technology
4. Utilize appropriate techniques for placing and retrieving filters
5.Avoid complications in the use of vena cava filters.
6. Explore ways to build successful referral patterns.


This activity is supported by an educational grant from Cook Incorporated and has been designed for Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Surgeons, Fellows and Interventional Cardiovascular Nurses and Technologists.

Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Carotid Stenting: Lessons Learned from Recent Clinical Trials

Complimentary Accredited ON-DEMAND Archived Webcast

Topics
1. EVA-3S & Space-Bumps in the road
2. CAPTURE 3500-Lesion morphology & Predictors for Stroke
3. CAPTURE II vs. EXACT 1500-Does open or Closed Cell Stent design really matter?

This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Neurologists, Interventional Nurses and Technologists with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease.

New Treatment Strategies for the Endovascular Approach to Critical Limb Ischemia: ADVANCEMENTS IN LIMB SALVAGE MEDICINE

Complimentary ON -DEMAND Accredited Webcast

This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Podiatric Physicians, Endovascular Allied Professionals, Endocrinologists, Wound Care Specialists, Directors of the Wound Care Clinic, and Primary Care Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists.

Pharmacotherapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Complimentary Accredited
Educational Web Archive

This activity has been developed for Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Technologists with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease.

Anticoagulation Techniques for Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Complimentary Accredited
Educational Web Archive

This activity has been developed for Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Technologists with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease.

Combining Bilayered Living Cell Therapy with Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: Current Treatment Strategies for Venous Ulcers

Complimentary Web Archive

This educational activity has been developed for physicians and podiatrists.

Advances in the Endovascular Treatment of CLI

Complimentary Web Archive

This educational activity has been developed for physicians, podiatrists, nurses and technologists.

BTK Chill 180-Day Trial Results

Complimentary On-Demand Webcast

Late Breaking Trial Results

Presented By: Tony Das, MD, Director of Peripheral Interventions, Presbyterian Hospital

ARTICLES

NEWS

Clinical Review
Management of Femoropopliteal Occlusive Disease in the Endovascular Era
Jeffrey Kalish, MD and Frank Pomposelli, MD

Chronic lower-extremity ischemia affects approximately 10% of patients over the age of 70, with the total number of affected patients exceeding 10 million. Within this group, only a fraction of patients have symptoms consistent with intermittent claudication, and even fewer of these ultimately present to a physician with complaints related to their arterial disease. In addition to the functional limitations caused by pain with walking, many patients fear limb loss as an ultimate complication and outcome.

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Case Study and Review:
Power-Pulse Spray and Angiojet Thrombectomy in Massive Inferior Vena Cava and Bilateral Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
1,2,3Mohsen Sharifi, MD, 2Mahshid Mehdipour, 1David Skloven, MD, 1Neil Kramer, MD, 1Alphonse Ambrosia, DO, 3Mark Starling, MD

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a grossly underdiagnosed disease associated with high mortality and morbidity. Despite tremendous advances in the interventional field, no significant changes have occurred on a wide scale in the approach to this entity over the last few decades.

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Feature:
Agreement of Community-Performed Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices (ABPI) with Vascular Laboratory Performed Assessment
Usman Jaffer, MD, Abdul Wahab Elmagrabi, MD, Alan Cameron, MD, Isamuddin Osman, MD

ccurate ABPI measurement is fundamental to the community management of suspected peripheral arterial occlusive disease. This study investigates the correlation and agreement of GP performed ABPI measurements in the community compared to those measured in the vascular laboratory (VL) in the setting of a UK district general hospital.

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Terumo Partners with GHX for More Efficient Electronic Ordering Capabilities

SOMERSET, NJ – Terumo Interventional Systems, a strategic business unit of Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC), announces a new partnership between TMC and Global Health Exchange (GHX); expanding its reputation for supplying technologically advanced quality to supply chain management.

Working with GHX and its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, Terumo Interventional Systems is looking to deliver providers what they want—when they want it. Through this e-commerce platform’s unique, streamlined process, hospitals are now easily able to place orders, generate receipts, and change and track orders with Terumo.

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ANGIODYNAMICS ANNOUNCES PLAN TO LAUNCH NEVERTOUCH™ VENACURE® PRODUCT LINE

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (April 2, 2007) – AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGO) announced today plans to launch the NeverTouch VenaCure procedure kit for laser treatment of severe varicose veins. The improved VenaCure design will employ a proprietary laser fiber technology designed to provide an enhanced level of perforation protection by further preventing contact between the fiber tip and the vessel wall during treatment.

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Press Release: Targeted Renal Therapy for Patients at Risk for Contrast-Induced NephropathyMulticenter Registry Results Presented at Society of Interventional Radiology Meeting

Data from a multicenter registry of targeted renal therapy (TRT™) in patients at high risk for contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) – a significant cause of kidney failure and a large unmet market need

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First International Trial of Drug-Eluting Peripheral Artery Stent Results Encouraging

Cook Medical’s ZILVER PTX Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent (DES) trial results demonstrated no stent fractures. The major adverse event (MAE) rate was equivalent to conventional balloon angioplasty treatment at its six-month follow-up point, as reported by the trial’s national principal investigator.

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VASCULAR DISEASE EDUCATION

RADIOLOGY PROGRAM

TIPS Procedure: Improved Outcomes Through Improved Solutions

Complimentary CME/CEU Accredited On-Demand Webcast

This activity is designed for Interventional Radiologists, Technologists and Nurses.

Anticoagulation Techniques for Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Archived Webcast

This activity is designed for Invasive Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Neurologists, Interventional Radiologists, Nurses and Technologists.

Topics include direct thrombin inhibition, use of direct thrombin inhibitors during PPI, and adjunctive pharmacology during carotid artery stenting.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: CryoPlasty Therapy

CryoPlasty Offers Promising Results for Treating Popliteal and Tibioperoneal Disease
Zvonimir Krajcer, MD

CryoPlasty Therapy for Claudication and Critical Limb Ischemia
Gregory C. Kasper, MD

Percutaneous Transluminal CryoPlasty Therapy
Peter Blume, DPM, Bauer Sumpio, MD, John Aruny, MD, Anthony Sarage, DPM

New Concepts in Managing Diabetic Foot Infections

Breakthrough Medical Approach in the Management of Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy: A Compendium of Case Studies and Clinical Decision Making

Complimentary Accredited Booklet and CD-Rom

Cryoplasty Therapy: New Treatment Strategies for Infrainguinal Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia

••• Order Booklet and CD-Rom

FEATURED COLUMNS

Digital Supplement
Using Advanced Technology to Treat Occluded Below-the-Knee Arteries

This clinical case update was supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Terumo Medical Corporation.
Digital Supplement
Superior Mesenteric Artery Revascularization and Retrograde Visualization

This clinical case update was supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Terumo Medical Corporation.
Q&A:Benefits of Cryoplasty® Therapy

Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Krajcer has pioneered a technique of non-surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms with stent grafts. His special area of interest is non-surgical treatment of peripheral vascular disease with stents and stent grafts.

VASCULAR TOPICS

Peripheral Angioplasty
Thoracic Stent Grafts
Renal Stenting
Vena Cava Filter
Hemodialysis Management
Computed Tomography
PFO Closure
SFA Stenting
Carotid Stenting
Vessel Closure
Angiography
Carotid Endarterectomy
Ultrasound

Critical Limb Ischemia
Superficial Femoral Artery
Embolization
Device Based Thrombectomy
Pharmacological Management
MRA
Mesenteric Artery Stenting
AAA Stent Grafts
Iliac Stenting
Thrombolysis Procedures Using Drug Therapy

DVTFAST

SUPPLEMENTS

Superior Mesenteric Artery Revascularization and Retrograde Visualization
This clinical case update was supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Terumo Medical Corporation.

HMP Increased Cutaneous Sensibility in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy Utilizing a Pharmacological Approach — Clinical Case Evidence

This clinical case update was supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Pamlab, LLC.

A New Biological Approachto Below-Knee Revascularization
A Review of the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft:
The Combination That Lasts

This special supplement was made possible through a grant from W. L. Gore

Combining Bilayered Living Cell Therapy with Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery:
Current Treatment Strategies for Venous Ulcers

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Organogenesis.

Pharmacotherapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Platelet Inhibition in Critical Limb Ischemia and Peripheral Vascular Interventions
DAVID E. ALLIE, MD

An Overview of Pharmacotherapy during Percutaneous Peripheral Interventions of Thrombotic Lesions
NICOLAS W. SHAMMAS, MD, MS, FACC


The Important Properties of Contrast Media: Focus on Viscosity

This special supplement was made possible through a grant from Guerbet LLC

RECENTLY ADDED

Anticoagulation Techniques for Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Archived Webcast





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