Endovascular Therapies

Content: Cover
 Title Page
 Copyright
 Contents
 List of Contributors
 Chapter 1 Vascular Biology
 Introduction
 Vascular Anatomy
 Endothelium, the Largest Body Organ
 Vasculogenesis, Angiogenesis, and Arteriogenesis
 Atherogenesis
 Plaque Regression: Evidence from Animal Studies
 Transplantation Model of Atherosclerosis Regression
 HDL and Plaque Regression
 Plaque Regression: Evidence from Clinical Studies
 Statins, Niacin, HDL, and CETP Inhibitors
 Novel Imaging Modalities
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 2 Non‐Invasive Testing in Peripheral Arterial Disease
 Summary
 Ankle‐Brachial Index Abnormally High ABIExercise ABI
 Segmental Limb Pressures
 Pulse Volume Recordings
 Continuous Doppler
 Toe Photoplethysmography
 Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
 Waveform Analysis
 Velocity Criteria
 Surveillance after Revascularization
 Surveillance after Surgical Bypass Grafting
 CT Angiography
 Magnetic Resonance Angiography
 References
 Chapter 3 Carotid and Innominate Artery Stenting for High‐Risk Patients
 Summary
 Introduction
 CAS in Select High‐Risk Populations
 Radiation Arteritis
 Data for CAS in High‐Risk Cardiac Patients
 Extracranial Carotid Artery Stenting Technique Access and Diagnostic AngiogramTrans‐Cervical Access
 Embolic Protection
 Lesion Treatment
 Procedure Completion
 Introduction to Innominate Interventions with Indications
 Innominate Intervention
 References
 Chapter 4 Subclavian Artery Stenosis: When and How to Intervene
 Summary
 Introduction
 Diagnosis and Screening
 Treatment
 Indications
 Surgery
 Endovascular Approach
 Follow‐Up
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5 Vertebral Artery Occlusive Disease
 Normal Anatomy
 Anomalies of the Vertebral Arteries
 Carotid‐Vertebral and Carotid‐Basilar Anastomoses
 Vertebrobasilar Ischemia Vertebral Artery DissectionTechnique
 References
 Chapter 6 Stroke Interventions
 Introduction
 Synthesis‐Expansion
 Interventional Management of Stroke (IMS III)
 The Mechanical Retrieval and Recanalization of Stroke Clots Using Embolectomy (MR RESCUE)
 The Solitaire FR with the Intention for Thrombectomy (SWIFT) Trial
 Thrombectomy REvascularization of Large Vessel Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREVO)
 Multi‐center Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands (MR CLEAN) Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal Occlusion with Emphasis on Minimizing CT to Recanalization Times (ESCAPE)Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits - Intra‐Arterial (EXTEND‐IA)
 Solitaire FR with the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke (SWIFT PRIME)