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What is the approach to treating false lumen in aortic dissections in your practice?

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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Lesson 10  •  19 Jan 2024

What is the approach to treating false lumen in aortic dissections in your practice?

Course overview

Learn about aortic interventions with expert-led modules covering dissections, false lumen, and endoleak management.

1.5 hours, 26 lessons

Lessons

Type B Aortic Dissections with Dr. Frank Arko



Lesson 1

What are the main considerations when treating type B aortic dissections?



Lesson 2

Why is it crucial to treat the early stages of aortic dissection and what challenges arise in treating the chronic phase?



Lesson 3

Tell us about your work up in terms of imaging and BP management



Lesson 4

Tell us about your approach to treating complicated dissections



Lesson 5

What techniques and tips can be used to improve outcomes during treatment of acute aortic dissection?



Lesson 6

Any tips on sizing and using IVUS for stent placement?



Lesson 7

What factors influence whether you place a lumbar drain in your TEVAR’s?



Lesson 8

What is your approach to treating patients with connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome?



Lesson 9

What are treatment options for managing the false lumen and any new techniques to prevent it?





Treating False Lumen Perfusion in Chronic Aortic Dissections with Dr. Daniel Han



Lesson 10

What is the approach to treating false lumen in aortic dissections in your practice?



Lesson 11

Why is the true lumen so small compared to the false lumen in aortic dissections?



Lesson 12

Why is aortic remodeling in treating aortic dissections important, and what are the long-term consequences?



Lesson 13

How are you following TEVAR’s and looking for changes in the aorta?



Lesson 14

Tell us about the Knickerbocker technique and your preferred technique in treating false lumens



Lesson 15

What are the challenges involved in overdilating a stent graft and thrombosing the false lumen?



Lesson 16

Why is the candy plug technique considered quick and effective, and in what cases is it necessary to use it?



Lesson 17

What are the limitations on the diameter of the stent graft and how does it impact the treatment?



Lesson 18

Any future developments in treating false lumen perfusion in chronic aortic dissections?





Building an Endoleak Service Line with Dr. David Kim



Lesson 19

What strategies did you use to build up your high-volume endoleak practice?



Lesson 20

What challenges have you faced in establishing your reputation and performing endo leak repairs in your area?



Lesson 21

Tell us about the concept of inflow and outflow in a Type II endoleak



Lesson 22

What factors determine whether an endoleak should be observed or treated?



Lesson 23

What measures do you take to ensure needle stability during the procedure?



Lesson 24

Tell us about your technique to treating Type II endoleaks



Lesson 25

How do you provide a durable treatment and prevent enlargement of the sac?





Supplemental Podcast



Lesson 26

Ultrasound for Endoleak Monitoring with Dr. David Guez

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