How do you start the workup for a patient with acute limb ischemia and how do they typically present?
What is your pre-procedure imaging and laboratory workup for patients with acute limb ischemia?
What is your anesthesia/sedation protocol for arterial thrombectomy cases?
What is your preferred access and contrast for arterial thrombectomy?
How do you heparanize the patient for arterial thrombectomy?
What is your sheath and wire of choice when performing arterial thrombectomy?
What is your go-to arterial thrombectomy device and why?
What is your endpoint for an arterial thrombectomy case?
CME/CE Reflection: Module I
What is a Laser Cat and what do you define as a large bore?
How do you get access and with what sizes?
What's your algorithm for when to escalate and are there other devices you use?
What is your technique when using the catheter, large and normal?
Is there a role for lysis? Are you doing lysis?
If someone presents with SFA, popliteal, or tibial thrombosis, how long of a case is it for you to perform that same day thrombectomy?
CME/CE Reflection: Module II
Tell us about the different types of atherectomy devices and their mechanism of action in treating peripheral artery disease.
When is Atherectomy Indicated?
What are your Preferred Devices?
Do you perform balloon angioplasty before or after?
Do you use embolization protection devices?
CME/CE Reflection: Module III
