Show Notes
How do you decide between a dedicated aortic scaffold and kissing stents in complex aortoiliac bifurcations? On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Eric Secemsky discuss the management of a female smoker presenting with rapidly progressive bilateral hip pain, ultimately revealed to be severe aortoiliac arterial disease. The case highlights the value of noninvasive vascular studies, CTA, and IVUS for precise diagnosis and procedural planning, as well as the nuanced decision-making process between different device options.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:56 - Patient History05:42 - CTA and Angio Findings09:30 - Strategy Access and IVUS13:17 - IVUS Sizing and Lesion Review16:38 - IVL Angioplasty Technique18:28 - Stenting and Final Result22:50 - Post-procedure Meds and Outcome24:34 - Wrap Up
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More about this episode
Dr. Secemsky reviews access strategy, lesion sizing, and the use of intravascular lithotripsy to reduce rupture risk in heavily calcified arteries. The doctors explain their rationale for choosing kissing covered stents over a dedicated aortic scaffold, details the technical steps of ballooning and stenting, and discusses the transition from dual antiplatelet therapy to rivaroxaban and aspirin postprocedure. The episode concludes with key insights into device selection, procedural technique, and patient-centered decision-making for successful aortoiliac interventions.
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