Featuring experts from the fields of interventional radiology and vascular surgery:
Constantino S. Peña, MD
Head of Interventional Radiology and Medical Director of Vascular Imaging,
Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL
Katherine K. McMackin, MD, MS
Director, Vascular Surgical Research, Assistant Professor of Surgery,
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ
Koen R. Deloose, MD
Head of Vascular Surgery, AZ
Sint-Blasius, Dendermonde, Belgium
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects millions of patients worldwide. PAD often presents diagnostic and treatment challenges that can vary from patient to patient. This educational video series brings together leading experts in interventional radiology and vascular surgery to explore the clinical realities of PAD, from diagnosis and procedural planning to long-term outcomes and real-world data.
Designed for healthcare professionals, this series is intended to deepen understanding, encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, and support informed decision making in the treatment of PAD.
Reach out to your local Cook representative to learn more about the educational resources and tools designed to support procedures for PAD.
Plan | Access | Navigate: discussions around PAD treatment challenges
Video insights into case planning, access strategies, and navigating PAD complexity
Treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) requires careful planning, thoughtful access selection, and the ability to anticipate and manage procedural challenges. In this section of the video series, clinicians discuss how they approach PAD cases, from evaluating anatomy and disease severity to selecting access strategies and responding to complications when they occur.
Through real-world examples, viewers gain insight into how interventional radiology and vascular surgery perspectives contribute to effective PAD care. These discussions highlight the importance of preparation, adaptability, and collaboration in treating patients with complex PAD.
Navigating complex PAD cases
Drs. Peña and McMackin discuss how to plan and manage complex peripheral arterial disease (PAD) cases by understanding disease location and severity, selecting appropriate access strategies, and breaking down complex cases into manageable steps.
Managing PAD access complications
Drs. McMackin and Peña review common causes of access complications in peripheral arterial disease (PAD), strategies to reduce risk through planning, and management of pseudoaneurysms and arterial dissections, while highlighting why access planning remains critical in PAD procedures.
Choosing PAD access sites and strategies
Drs. Peña and McMackin discuss vascular access for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) interventions based on patient history, anatomy, procedural goals, and prior interventions. They also review common access sites, alternative options, and strategies for adapting as clinical conditions change.
Evidence | Insights | Decision making: clinical studies on PAD treatment options
Educational videos that explore evidence, outcomes, and decision making in PAD treatment
Clinical decision making in PAD is increasingly guided by high-quality evidence and real-world data. This section of the video series focuses on key findings from the REALDES and ZilverPass studies, offering insight into outcomes, durability, and performance in PAD treatment.
Expert-led discussion helps translate clinical data into practical understanding, bridging study results with everyday medical application. Commentary from experienced practitioners provides context on how evidence from clinical evaluations informs treatment strategies and patient care.
ZilverPass trial: results and real-world impact
Dr. Deloose presents five-year results from the ZilverPass clinical study, comparing endovascular treatment using the Zilver® PTX® drug-eluting stent to bypass surgery for femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease (PAD), followed by clinical commentary from Drs. Peña and McMackin on the study findings and their real-world experiences.
REALDES study: drug-eluting stent outcomes in PAD
Dr. Deloose presents results from the REALDES multicenter study comparing Zilver PTX and Eluvia® drug-eluting stents (DES) for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), with clinical commentary from Drs. Peña and Dr. McMackin on restenosis rates, re-occlusion outcomes, and practical considerations in DES selection.
Drs. Peña, McMackin, and Deloose are paid consultants of Cook Medical.
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