Acute lower extremity ischemia (ALI) is a serious condition with substantial morbidity and mortality. ALI refers to recent onset of lower extremity pain; long-standing lower extremity ischemia is dealt with…

Most of this chapter discusses management of occlusive disease of the subclavian and brachiocephalic arteries. Treatment of various conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome and more distal lesions is also…

This chapter is not intended to replace standard anatomy texts. For the purposes of this chapter, the lower limb is considered to extend from the thigh to the foot. The…

Imaging Modalities of The Upper Extremity Imaging of the arterial and venous systems is an important component of the evaluation in many vascular disorders involving the upper extremity. This chapter…

Invasive vascular imaging is based on the technique described by Sven Ivar Seldinger in 1953 ( Fig. 7.1 ). This elegant innovation, now known by Seldinger’s name, eliminated the need…

After an arteriography or intervention, the access site must be effectively managed. The planning for access site control starts before gaining access. The operator must make sure that (1) the…

As the need for interventional radiologic procedures continues to grow, there is increased interest in better periprocedural pain control. Interventional radiology (IR) plays a significant role in pain management, therapeutically…

Acknowledgment The authors would like to thank Shundra Dinkins, Toni Acfalle, and Dana Murphy for their expertise in preparation of this manuscript. The authors also would like to acknowledge Jozef…

The interventional suite plays host to a wide variety of patient types and procedures. Some of the patients who arrive in the suite are in good baseline health, others are…