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Getting started: Space, Equipment, Policy and Procedure, Structured Reporting, and Personnel
This article will discuss the preliminary measures that need to be in place for a successful VL.Setting up a vascular lab (VL) requires initial substantial capital, personnel, real-estate, and time commitment and requires support from leadership and champions. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Ben Stacey, Jessica Boxer, Yolanda Bryce Source Type: research

Accreditation: RPVI, RVT, IAC Accreditation, and ACR Accreditation
Personnel and department accreditation is a means by which institutions can evaluate, demonstrate, and maintain the highest level of patient care. In this article we will discuss the certification and resources for physicians (RPVI) and technologists (RVT) who provide care to patients in the vascular lab (VL) as well as information about certification by the two accrediting bodies – the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) – that accredit VLs.Noninvasive vascular testing provides timely delivered valuable information to healthcare providers. (Source: Techniques in Vas...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Timothy Sherry, Muhammad Hasan, Paige Mebus, Ben Stacey, Van Castor, Yolanda Bryce, Kyle Cooper Source Type: research

The Money Side: Billing, Coding, Reimbursement, Costs, and Marketing
This article simplifies monetary aspects of setting up and running a successful VL so that they are less complex.In setting up the vascular lab (VL), there is a lot to consider regarding money. Many are not savvy in this respect; however key knowledge is needed to start up a successful VL. This article aims to simply describe some factors and ideas regarding money and promotion to increase financial return. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Timothy Yates, Paul Rotolo, Yolanda Bryce Source Type: research

Report Automation
A vascular lab procedure culminates in a diagnostic report that is a combination of the data generated on the vascular lab equipment, physician interpretations, and recommendations. The transcription process can be error prone and inefficient. Computerized capture of data from the equipment and transmission into a reporting system is the definition of ‘automation’ in this article. In this article, we describe an organized approach to collecting data generated on vascular lab equipment and delivering to reporting systems to decrease error and improve efficiency. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Krishna Juluru, Pierre Elnajjar Source Type: research

Bringing the Vascular Lab Inside the Procedure Room
The advantages of the vascular lab (VL) are a specialized knowledgeable team and dedicated equipment which is transferrable to the procedure room to facilitate the procedure and gather information about procedure endpoints. In this article, Registered Vascular Technologists (RVT) from various institutions discuss the basic and complex ways the VL can be used inside a procedure room.The advantages of the vascular lab (VL) are a specialized knowledgeable team and dedicated equipment which is transferrable to the procedure room to facilitate the procedure and gather information about procedure endpoints. (Source: Techniques i...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Jill Sommerset, Abigail Mize, Paige Mebus, Mary Costantino Source Type: research

Dialysis Access Evaluation
This article discusses the indication, protocol, and diagnostic criteria for the evaluation of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts.An arteriovenous (AV) dialysis access is made by creating a connection between an artery and vein (AV fistula [AVF]) or by interposing a conduit between an artery and a vein (AV graft [AVG]) to provide high flow circuit for hemodialysis. A normal mature AV dialysis access has a thrill or vibration from turbulent flow in the graft or vein. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Akshaar Brahmbhatt, Yolanda Bryce Source Type: research

Venous Evaluation
This article provides the indications, protocol, and diagnostic criteria for peripheral and central venous disease and venous mapping.Venous evaluation is one of the most common studies performed at vascular labs (VL). Patient may present with swelling for evaluation of thrombosis, central obstruction, or venous insufficiency, or may need preoperative planning prior to a bypass or dialysis access creation. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - September 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Akshaar Brahmbhatt, Ben Stacey, Jessica Boxer, Yolanda Bryce Source Type: research

Corrigendum to Review of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology and European Thyroid Association Guidelines Regarding the Role of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors. [Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 25/2 (2022) 100817]
In the article, “Review of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology and European Thyroid Association Guidelines Regarding the Role of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors” by Timothy C. Huber M.D. (Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Volume 25, Issue 2, 100817, June 01, 2022), the authors incorrectly referred to the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) as the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology (KSIR).  We regret this error. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - August 16, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Timothy C. Huber Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Corrigendum to < Review of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology and European Thyroid Association Guidelines Regarding the Role of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors. ’ > < [Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 25/2 (2022) 100817] >
In the article, “Review of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology and European Thyroid Association Guidelines Regarding the Role of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors” by Timothy C. Huber M.D. (Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Volume 25, Issue 2, 100817, June 01, 2022), the authors incorrectly referred to the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) as the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology (KSIR).  We regret this error. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - August 16, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Timothy C. Huber Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

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Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - July 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

The Role of Imaging in Peripheral Interventions
Patient evaluation is critical to identify and quantitate patient's disease. Aside from the patient's history and physical examination, imaging can help confirm and determine the extent of disease. Imaging can aid in treatment planning once the decision to proceed to intervention has been made. This chapter will discuss the role of imaging before and after peripheral arterial interventions and how it may improve intervention outcomes. It will discuss the value of the arterial noninvasive examinations (ankle-brachial index, toe-brachial index, pulse volume recordings, and arterial duplex ultrasound), computed tomographic an...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Denzel A. Cole, Bradley R. Fox, Constantino S. Pe ña Source Type: research

Endovascular Treatment of Infrainguinal Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Update on Stent Technology
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a progressive vascular disease affecting millions of individuals and is a considerable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While balloon angioplasty remains the cornerstone option for endovascular management of arterial stenosis, advances in percutaneous endovascular stent technology have broadened the toolbox of therapeutic options for PAD and have significantly improved function and quality of life. Indeed, covered stents, bioabsorbable stents and drug eluting stents are several of the innovations in stent technology made since the advent of nitinol bare metal stents in the 1980...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Elena Violari, Andrew Payomo, Brian J. Schiro, Alex Powell, Ripal T. Gandhi, Constantino S. Pena Source Type: research

Introduction
I can not believe how long we worked to finally complete this issue of TVIR. I remember discussing the concept of serving as the guest editor of an issue that would try to discuss a few of the ways that we could improve our results in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. The possibility to not cataloging therapies or diagnostic tests but trying to actually evaluate how we could focus on certain interventions to improve initial and long-term results in our patients was a very interesting goal. (Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Constantino Pena Source Type: research

Medical Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a condition associated with high rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, increased risk of adverse limb events, including development of critical limb ischemia and amputation, and also with decreased quality of life. This manuscript provides an overview of the medical management of patients with peripheral arterial disease. We discuss contemporary therapies that decrease major adverse cardiovascular and limb events among patients with peripheral arterial disease, and also therapies that improve the patient's ability to walk and quality of life in general. (Source: Techniques in Vascu...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Ian Del Conde, Frederic Baumann Source Type: research

Techniques for successful vessel crossing
Chronic total occlusions (CTO) are a common cause of both claudication and critical limb ischemia. Currently, 40-50% of all individuals undergoing lower extremity interventions will have a chronic total occlusion (CTO) 2,3. Endovascular specialist should be familiar with the different treatment algorithms and classifications systems. Many different techniques have been shown to be successful in crossing the lesion and for re-entry when needed. The vascular access obtained to cross the lesion is frequently dictated by lesion location, lesion length, and the distal runoff in the affected limb. (Source: Techniques in Vascular...
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Adam Geronemus, Andrew Niekamp, Erich Russell Source Type: research