3/ Clot is in a constant state of evolution. #Fibrin—> #Collagen.
 
Unfortunately many patients present in the subacute or late phase of #clot development which hinders many of our treatment approaches.
 
7️⃣days- 20% collagen

1️⃣5️⃣ days- 50% collagen

2️⃣1️⃣days- 80% (!!) collagen
4/ #Clot

Acute—> Chronic
Fibrin rich—> Collagen
5/ Pathophysiology of chronic clot formation.

It’s important to recognize the lesions that can form after a clot:

Spurs/Webs
Rokitansky/NIVL/fibrosis

Your pts CEAP >5 always consider for non thrombotic obstructions!
6/ How about a patient case scenario to show some important concepts we will be covering today?
 
Middle age gentleman with no past medical hx presents to the hospital with 7 days of LLE swelling and 3 days of significant calf and knee pain. Labs normal, DDI elevated. LE duplex:
7/ Patient is placed on IV heparin. Due to significant pain and swelling as well as presence of unprovoked ilofemoral #DVT we decided to escalate therapy to #MechanicalThrombectomy (with #IVUS)
9/ So because of the extensive ilofemoral DVT I decided to go left popliteal for access. KEY- make sure you know vascular #ultrasound! Don’t get fooled and stick the superficial system. Look for the saphenous sheath/eye vs the deep veins running with corresponding artery!
10/ 8F sheath for 0.035 #IVUS, confirm you are in deep system

✅artery with vein all the way up
✅check for compression
✅check for signs of chronic changes
✅check for caval thrombus.

#DVT #Thrombectomy #irad #cardiotwitter #medtwitter #medthread #tweetorial
11/ Chronic changes come in all shapes and sizes. What are two terms that describe lesions related to chronic #DVT

@raddrduke @SDhandMD @CHICKVIR @austinbourgeois @ajgunnmd @abrandismd @IR_doctor @LessneVIR @VIR_li @VladLakhter @drochohan @keithppereira @IRkhalsa @HadyLichaaMD
12/ So we have compression and signs of venous web/spur with extensive ilofemoral acute on chronic DVT. We have a few ways to treat here. I elected for mechanical thrombectomy with @InariMedical #ClotTriever. Size up to 13 F and start removing that clot.

*Dif vid for ed purposes
13/ 8 passes later, significant “Extirpation of matter achieved” (know this phrase!). Next reIVUS to further assess compression burden and consider venoplasty and stenting.

#SingleSession #NoICU #NoLytics @drmoinlala @djc795 @DrAmirKaki @Dr_DanMD @LuaySayed @IvanHansonMD
14/ IVUS with >80% compression (overlying art) in com and ext iliac veins. Venoplasty with a 14 mm balloon followed by stenting with 18 x 150 mm self exp stent. Important key! Don’t overlap stents at inguinal lig and don’t over post dilate inflow (can create new compression).
16/ Looking at the previous picture of his leg pre procedure—> Notice the mottling, darkening, and swelling. What is this called?

#ChronicVTE #DVT #VTE #Medthread #Tweetorial #PTS @MedTweetorials @leith_erica @KarenWooMD @sewveindoc @jeredcookmd @SanChris999 @drvasimlala
17/ Our goal with these procedures- improve QOL by preventing/improving post thrombotic syndrome (#PTS)!
 
Factors ➡️ PTS:
🩸extent of #DVT
🩸rate of recanalization;
🩸Episodes of ipsilateral DVT recurrence
🩸The extent of venous reflux
🩸#Venous valvular function
18/ Venous HTN can lead to changes in the capillary and lymphatic microcirculation

➡️ capillary leak
➡️fibrin deposition
➡️erythrocyte and leukocyte sequestration
➡️thrombocytosis, and inflammation.

These changes reduce skin and tissue O2, which in turn cause #PTS
19/ How do we manage PTS and challenges that arise from it?

1st COMPRESSION! Early on, initiate ECS w/ 20-30mmHg knee-high stockings. As sx resolve, progress to 30-40mmHg ECS. The ACCP recommends use of ECS for a min of 2 years from onset of DVT, or longer if a benefit is seen
20/ Problem is- compression stockings fail :(

😔30-65% of patients will fail compression stockings

Raju S, Hollis K, Neglen P
Ann Vasc Surg. 2007 Nov; 21(6):790-5.
21/ A recent double-blind multicentre RCT (the SOX trial) n= 806 patients compared effectiveness of compression and placebo stockings worn on affected legs daily for 2 yrs. graduated compression stockings did not prevent the occurrence or influence the severity of #PTS
#VTE
22/Goal= PREVENT POST THROMBOTIC SYNDROME!! How? Consider thrombectomy! All prox iliofemoral DVT should at least warrant a Cardio/IR/Vasc consult!

Who qualifies- Pts w/ prox clot with residual symptoms despite anticoagulation. Highly consider in young patients to prevent #PTS!
23/ Ok, so how about lytics? The role of lytics in prevention of #PTS in pts w/ acute DVT is currently being investigated with the ATTRACT study. Pts w/ acute DVT randomly assigned to OAC alone or OAC➕ lytic, which may include use of a pharmacomechanical device to remove the DVT
24/ So with chronic clot what have we learned?

♥️loves to be wall adherent
😖chronic venous changes lead to fibrosis
💉Small bore aspiration is ineffective in removing clot but can create small channels at cost of blood loss.
🧪Lytics seem to be effective for acute clot.

#VTE
25/ Additionally—>
 
☹️Lytics are expensive
☹️Lytics require ICU
☹️Lytics cause bleeding
☹️Lytics don’t work well with chronic
☹️Lytics usually require repeat procedures

#Lytics #singlesession #noTPA #noICU #VTE #DVT #Tweetorial #Medthread #Cardiotwitter #IRAD
26/ This is why I’ve really embraced the @InariMedical #ClotTriever. It is atraumatic to the vein and allows me to remove my worst enemy- Chronic Clot… and most importantly for the patient in a single session with low bleeding risk. #SingleSession #NoICU #NoLytics
27/ CLOUT analysis
0% venous injury
0% Device related serious adverse events
92% freedom from mod-severe PTS

—> ZERO reports of venous valve damage. #CLOUT #BloodlessThrombectomy
28/ To end - Tips and tricks for crossing chronic clot
 
First and foremost- IVUS. You have to understand what you are dealing with. MAKE IT YOUR BEST FRIEND!
29/ become best friends with a knuckled 0.035 glide advantage and some crossing Catheter
(Generally I cross with the glide and the IVUS)

Sometimes you need a small balloon 4-8 mm to create a channel and also to break up webs

Always know where you are on #IVUS!
30/ Here’s a good reference I keep for IVUS sizing. Always use MLA for veins!
31/ sources:

EVtoday- diagnosing venous disease with IVUS

Saha et al. Contemporary management of acute and chronic deep venous thrombosis. British medical. 2016

Garcia, m. Aggressive Management of Chronic DVT and the Postthrombotic Syndrome, medscape 2010

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1/ What features PRIOR to intervention are suggestive of adverse prognosis in acute PE?

Which marker do you suggest is the highest risk of poor outcome DURING intervention?

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2/ This is the list. I would suggest that a very large RV/LV ratio (>2) and presence of severe PH (PASP>60) yields significant risk during intervention

I know @AntoniousAttall has touched on this, but I would warn most operators extreme caution in this patient subset.

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1/ It’s #July!! Welcome aboard new fellows! Over the next few days I’ll post things that will be helpful as you start your training!

To start- a #tweettutorial on CATH LAB VIEWS!

🔑 LAO- left/right
🔑 RAO- ant/post
🔑 Cranial- distal
🔑 Caudal- proximal

#Cardiotwitter
2/ 🔑 to success

It’s not going to come easy! It’s all about repartition and practice! Learn a good pattern to follow!

Use the RCIS techs to your benefit! They know more than you right now! Focus on the basics!

#CathLab @RadialFirstBot @BotPci #Cardiotwitter #FellowBootCamp Image
3/ 🔑 to anatomy! Learn the simple tricks

⭐️ Side branches of the LAD= Diagonals (D) and Septals

⭐️ Side branches of the Lcx= Obtuse Marginals (OM)

⭐️ Side Branches of the RCA= Acute Marginals

#Cardiotwitter #Fellowbootcamp #Cardiology Image
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1/ Had a great time writing this @EPLabDigest article with @DrCJBradley

tinyurl.com/mryk3cwe

2️⃣ different perspectives (IC And EP) using different devices (watchman/ amulet) for LAAC in the community center.

Let’s take a dive into two different LAAC programs #Tweetorial
2/ #LAAC has come a long way over the past few years and now we have two main players in the space

🔸 @bostonsci #watchman
🔸 @AbbottNews #Amulet

Both are very effective and each has pros/cons

My center focuses on Watchman FLX while @DrCJBradley center focuses on Amulet… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3/ Historically #EPeeps has taken the driver seat in this space (rightfully so) due to experience with the LA/transeptal. HOWEVER the new gen #IC/structuralist have become a vital part of the team.

#LAAC programs require:
📌Implanter
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1/ For the fellows and #ACCEarlyCareer!

It’s a coronary thrombus! When to consider thrombectomy? What do you do? Let’s walk through this…#Tweetorial

#Cardiotwitter #Cardiology #STEMI
2/ Middle age patient with hx of CAD and PCI to LAD presents with significant SOB and elevated Hs-Trop. No chest pain. No ECG changes. Echo with inferior hypokinesis.

Here’s the diagnostic with a JR4.

Notice the filling defect in the RCA. This is thrombus. How do we know?
3/ Keys of #thrombus on angiogram

🔑 contrast staining
🔑 Lack of calcium on non con image
🔑 ovoid filling defect (complete lumen)

#Cardiotwitter #STEMI #TIMI
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2/ what is the left atrial appendage?

The LAA is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium (embryo). Its diff from the true LA and its suited to function as a decompression chamber during left ventricular systole and during other periods when left atrial pressure is high
3/ the appendage is like your fingerprint. No two are the same.

Common shapes are:

🥦Cauliflower/Broccoli (hardest)
💨Windsock (easiest)
🐓Chicken wing
🌵Cactus

#LAAO #Watchman #Structural #Cardiotwitter #EPeeps @EPeeps_Bot @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB
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1/ Atypical CLOT- a tweetorial

I recently saw a controversial tweet arguing against tx of chronic clot and restricting tx SOLEY to the CFV/iliac. While I agree (for the most part)- data is limited. At the end of the day we care about the pt, and not every pt is the same! Case➡️ Image
2/ Pathophysiology of chronic #clot formation.

It’s important to recognize the lesions that can form after a clot:

Spurs/Webs
Rokitansky/NIVL/fibrosis

Your pts CEAP >5 always consider for non thrombotic obstructions! Consider #IVUS if things don’t fit! Image
3/ Clot is in a constant state of evolution. #Fibrin—> #Collagen.
 
Unfortunately many patients present in the subacute or late phase of #clot development which hinders many of our treatment approaches.
 
7️⃣days- 20% collagen

1️⃣5️⃣ days- 50% collagen

2️⃣1️⃣days- 80% (!!) collagen Image
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