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Carotid Artery Treatment Without Surgery

Bryant Schmitz • Updated Oct 2, 2025 • 37 hits

Evidence-based overview of stenosis treatment without surgery: antiplatelet therapy, carotid stenting, & TCAR.

Carotid Endarterectomy vs Stent: Indications & Outcomes

Bryant Schmitz • Updated Oct 2, 2025 • 31 hits

Review carotid endarterectomy vs stent, including patient selection, procedural risks, & long-term outcomes in stroke prevention.

The Role of TIPS in Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis: Indications, Technique, and Outcomes

Evangeline Adjei-Danquah • Updated Aug 30, 2025 • 65 hits

In patients with acute PVT, TIPS can rapidly restore portal flow and improve outcomes. Learn when a TIPS may be appropriate, key technology for safe thrombectomy, and techniques to reduce long-term risks such as chronic PVT, bowel ischemia, and transplant complications.

Portal Vein Thrombosis Treatment: Shifting Away from tPA & Lytic-Heavy Protocols

Evangeline Adjei-Danquah • Updated Aug 30, 2025 • 36 hits

Portal vein thrombosis treatment is moving away from tPA and thrombolytic-heavy treatments, aiming to lower bleeding risks. New suction thrombectomy tools remove clots safely while keeping anticoagulation as the main treatment.

Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma: Techniques & Treatment Gaps

Audrey Qian • Updated Aug 28, 2025 • 39 hits

The FDA-approved HEPZATO Kit offers a new liver-directed therapy for metastatic uveal melanoma. Drs. Ahmed and Padia discuss its clinical workflow, patient selection, and the evolving role of percutaneous hepatic perfusion in interventional radiology.

HEPZATO for Uveal Melanoma Metastasis: Patient Selection, Dosing & Treatment Cycles

Audrey Qian • Updated Aug 25, 2025 • 38 hits

HEPZATO is a therapeutic agent delivered via percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) directly to the liver while minimizing systemic chemo-exposure. Drs. Ahmed and Padia cover how to optimize HEPZATO, including patient selection, drug dosing, and treatment cycles.

Posterior Tibial Pulse in Vascular Exams: Technique & Findings

Bryant Schmitz • Updated Aug 20, 2025 • 50 hits

This guide explains posterior tibial pulse palpation, anatomical landmarks, & when absent findings require further evaluation.

Dialysis Catheter Types & Placement: Clinical Guide

Bryant Schmitz • Updated Aug 20, 2025 • 34 hits

Explore the clinical use of dialysis catheters, including types, placement techniques, maintenance protocols, & complication management.

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