About Dr. Gasparis
Expertise & Treatments Offered
- Minimally invasive therapies for vein disease
- Closure of saphenous veins using radiofrequency or laser ablation, Varithena, Venaseal
- Therapies for varicose veins with phlebotomy and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Treatment of spider veins (laser and sclerotherapy)
- Venous obstruction treatment with venous stenting
- Pelvic congestion syndrome and pelvic venous insufficiency therapy using embolization
- Wound Care
System Chief, Venous Disease Program
Dr. Gasparis has extensive research experience in the field of venous disease with over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and five book chapters on varicose veins, DVT, and pelvic vein disease. He has been involved with multiple clinical trials involving existing and new technology. His research has included natural history studies, pathophysiology, diagnostic algorithms and treatment outcomes. He has been on the Scientific Advisory Board for multiple medical device companies.
80+ publications in peer-reviewed journals, five book chapters on varicose veins, DVT, pelvic vein disease
Publications
- Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Mediastinal Fibrosarcoma. Surgical Rounds 2001; 244(4): 185-191.
- Gasparis AP, Da Silva MS, Semel L. Visceral Patch Rupture after Repair of Thoracoabdominal
Aortic Aneurysm. Vascular Surgery 2001; 35(6): 491-494. - Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Meguid M. Nutritional support in the patient with HIV infection.
Nutrition 2001; 7(11-12): 981-982. - Gasparis AP, Noor S, Da Silva M, Tassiopoulos AK, Semel L. Distal venous arterialization for
limb salvage. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2002; 36(6): 469-472. - Gasparis AP, Ricotta JJ. Carotid Endarterectomy in the Elderly. Cardiology Review 2002; 19(11): 23-26.
- Gasparis AP, Ricotta L, Cuadra SA, Char DJ, Purtill WA, Van Bemmelen PS, Hines GL, Giron F,
Ricotta JJ: “High-Risk” Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA): Fact or Fiction. J Vasc Surg 2003;37:40-6. - Gasparis AP, Hines GL, Ricotta JJ. Contemporary Management of “High-Risk” Patients with
Carotid Stenosis. Heart Dis 2003;5:345-348. - Cuadra SA, Zwerling JS, Feuerman M, Gasparis AP, Hines GL. Cerebral Oximetry Monitoring
During Carotid Endarterectomy: Effect of Carotid Clamping and Shunting. Vasc Endovasc
Surg 2003;37:407-413. - Gasparis AP, Wall PL, Ricotta JJ. Adventitial Cystic Disease of the External Iliac Vein Presenting
with Deep Venous Thrombosis. A case report. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2004 May-Jun;38(3):273-6. - Gasparis AP, Dagum A, Ricotta JJ. Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome. Image section of vascularweb.
org; 2003. - Gasparis AP, Wall P, Ricotta JJ. Endovascular Management of Nonaneurysmal Abdominal
Aortic Rupture. Image section of vascularweb.org; 2003. - Gasparis AP, Ricotta JJ. Thoracic Outlet Obstruction – Arterial Embolization. Image
section of vascularweb.org; 2003. - Wall LP, Gasparis AP, van Bemmlen PS, Criado E, Ricotta JJ Impaired hyperemic response
is predictive of early access failure. Ann Vasc Surg 2004;18(2):167-71. - Gasparis AP, Santana D, Blewett C, Bohannon WT, Silva MB Jr. Endoluminal Retrieval of
Dislodged Umbilical Vein Catheter- a case report. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2004;38(6):583-586. - Criado E, Wall P, Lucas P, Gasparis AP, Proffit T, Ricotta J. Transesophageal echo-
guided Endovascular Exclusion of Thoracic Aortic Mobile Thrombi. J Vasc Surg 2004;39:238-42. - Criado E, Gasparis AP. Transluminal thrombin injection and exclusion of a paramesenteric
abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2004;39(5):1118-21. - Criado E, Doblas M, Fontcuberta J, Orgaz A, Flores A, Wall LP, Gasparis AP, Lopez P,
Strachan J, Ricotta J. Transcervical carotid stenting with internal carotid artery flow reversal: feasibility
and preliminary results. J Vasc Surg 2004;40(3):476-83. - Wall LP, Gasparis AP, Criado E. Endovascular therapy for tracheoinnominate artery fistula:
a temporizing measure. Ann Vasc Surg. 2005 Jan;19(1):99-102. - Gasparis AP, Ricotta JJ. Commentary on “Diagnosis and management of pseudoaneurysms”.
Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2007 Mar;19(1):65-6. - Pasklinsky G, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Pagan J, Tassiopoulos AK, Ferretti J, Ricotta JJ. Endovascular Covered Stenting for Visceral Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture: Report of 2 Cases and a Summary of the Disease Process and Treatment Options. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2009;42:601-6.
- Labropoulos N, Kontonthanasis D, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. No Junctional Therapy
after endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation: Why high ligation can be avoided? Controversies
and Updates in Vascular Surgery 2008; 367-371. - Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK, Phillips B, Pagan J, Lo C, Ricotta J. Midterm Follow-up After Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2009;43:61-8.
- Gasparis AP, Tsintzilonis S, Labropoulos N. Extraluminal lipoma with common femoral vein
obstruction: A cause of chronic venous insufficiency. J Vasc Surg 2009;49:486-90 - Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK, Gasparis AP, Phillips B, Pappas PJ. Veins along the course of the sciatic nerve. J Vasc Surg 2009;49:690-6.
- Gasparis AP, Kokkosis A, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A, Ricotta J. Venous Outflow Obstruction With Retroperitoneal Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Treatment With Inferior Vena Cava Stenting. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2009;43:295-300.
- Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Pefanis D, Leon LR, Tassiopoulos AK. Secondary chronic venous disease progresses faster than primary. J Vasc Surg 2009;49:704-10.
- Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassioupoulos AK. Prospective evaluation of the clinical deterioration in post-thrombotic limbs. J Vasc Surg. 2009;50(4):826-30.
- Labropoulos N, Kokkosis AA, Spentzouris G, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. The distribution and significance of varicosities in the saphenous trunks. J Vasc Surg. 2010;51(1):96-103.
- Gasparis AP, Awadallah M, Meisner RJ, Lo C, Labropoulos N. Recurrent popliteal vein aneurysm. J Vasc Surg. 2010;51(2):453-7.
- Labropoulos N, Jen J, Jen H, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Recurrent deep vein thrombosis: long-term incidence and natural history. Ann Surg. 2010;251(4):749-53.
- Klein SJ, Gasparis AP, Virvilis D, Ferretti JA, Labropoulos N. Prospective determination of candidates for thrombolysis in patients with acute proximal deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg. 2010;51(4):908-12.
- Labropoulos N, Spentzouris G, Gasparis AP, Meissner M. Impact and clinical significance of recurrent venous thromboembolism. Br J Surg. 2010;97(7):989-99.
- Labropoulos N, Meisner RJ, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A. Management of non-giant cell arteritis disease of the superficial temporal artery. J Vasc Surg. 2011;53(1):200-3.
- Parsi K, Zimmet S, Allegra C, Bergan J, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Lee BB, Malouf GM, Partsch H, Rabe E, Ramelet AA, Schadeck M, Vin F. Phlebology training curriculum. A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology (UIP)-2010. Int Angiol. 2010;29(6):533-59.
- Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. How to diagnose giant cell arteritis. Int Angiol. 2011;30(1):58-63.
- Pasklinsky G, Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Leon L, Gasparis AP, Landau D, Tassiopoulos AK, Pappas PJ. Management of true aneurysms of hemodialysis access fistulas. J Vasc Surg. 2011;53(5):1291-7.
- Gasparis AP, Spentzouris G, Meisner RJ, Elitharp D, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK. Improving retrieval rates of temporary inferior vena cava filters. J Vasc Surg. 2011;54(6 Suppl):34S-8S.e1.
- Singla NK, Gasparis AP, Ballard JL, Baron JM, Butine MD, Pribble JP, Alexander WA; RECOTHROM Re-Exposure Study Group.Immunogenicity and safety of re-exposure to recombinant human thrombin in surgical hemostasis.J Am Coll Surg. 2011;213(6):722-7.
- Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Lampl J, Xu M, Tassiopoulos AK.Review of indications and practices of vena caval filters at a large university hospital. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2012;46(1):21-5.
- Malgor RD, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Landau DS, Tassiopoulos AK.
Results of a new human recombinant thrombin for the treatment of arterial pseudoaneurysm. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2012;46(2):145-9. - Malgor RD, Gasparis AP. Pharmaco-mechanical thrombectomy for early thrombus removal. Phlebology. 2012;27 Suppl 1:155-62.
- Labropoulos N, Bishawi M, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos A, Gupta S. Great Saphenous Vein Stump Thrombosis After Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Phlebology [In press].
- Wood EA, Malgor RD, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Reporting the Impact of inferior Vena Cava Perforation by Filters. (Sumbitted to J Vasc Surg).
- Meissner R,J, Gavalas M, Tassiopoulos A, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Prospective Comparison of Iliac Vein Compression Using Computer Tomography. (Sumbitted to J Vasc Surg).
- Malgor RD, Wood EA, Gasparis AP, Hashisho M. Endovascular strategy for recanalization of long-segment central vein occlusion with concomitant arteriovenous fistula creation. Ann Vasc Surg. 2012 Oct;26(7):1012
- Poulikidis KP, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Prospective analysis of incidence, extent and chronicity of lower extremity venous thrombosis. Phlebology. 2014 Feb;29(1):37-42
- Bekelis K, Labropoulos N, Pappas P, Gasparis A. B-mode estimate of carotid stenosis: planimetric measurements complement the velocity estimate of internal carotid stenosis. Int Angiol. 2013 Oct;32(5):506-11
- Schulman S, Kakkar AK, Goldhaber SZ, Schellong S, Eriksson H, Mismetti P, Christiansen AV, Friedman J, Le Maulf F, Peter N, Kearon C; RE-COVER II Trial Investigators. Treatment of acute venous thromboembolism with dabigatran or warfarin and pooled analysis. Circulation. 2014 Feb 18;129(7):764-72.
- Kanth AM, Khan SU, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N. The distribution and extent of reflux and obstruction in patients with active venous ulceration. Phlebology. 2014 Mar 28. [Epub ahead of print]
- Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Caprini JA, Partsch H. Compression stockings to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome. Lancet. 2014 Jul 12;384(9938):129-30.
- Spentzouris G, Gasparis A, Scriven R, Lee T, Labropoulos N. Natural history of deep vein thrombosis in children. Phlebology. 2014 May 16. [Epub ahead of print]
- Gavalas MV, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Loh S, Labropoulos N. Long-term follow-up for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia. Int Angiol. 2014 May 13. [Epub ahead of print]
- Gavalas M, Meisner R, Labropoulos N, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A. Renal Infarction Complicating Fibromuscular Dysplasia. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2014 Sep 15. [Epub ahead of print]
- Labropoulos N, Malgor RD, Comito M, Gasparis AP, Pappas PJ, Tassiopoulos AK.
The natural history and treatment outcomes of symptomatic ovarian vein thrombosis.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2015 Jan;3(1):42-7. - Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Foegh P, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A, Bækgaard N. Prospective Long-Term Comparison of Anticoagulation Treatment Versus Thrombolysis in Patients with Acute Iliofemoral Thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2015 Jan;3(1):121.
- Kim P, Gasparis A, Probeck K, Elitharp D, Tassiopoulos A, Labropoulos N.
Accuracy of Venous Thromboembolism Assessment and Compliance to Prophylaxis.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2015 Jan;3(1):130. - Malgor RD, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Morbidity and mortality after thermal venous ablations. Int Angiol. 2016 Feb;35(1):57-61. Epub 2015 Feb 12. PMID: 25673309.
- Smith A, Adrahtas D, Elitharp D, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A. Changes in the rate of prophylactic vena cava filter insertion at a university hospital. Phlebology. 2016 Jul;31(6):403-8. doi: 10.1177/0268355515592769. Epub 2015 Jun 19. PMID: 26091688.
- Kim PS, Gasparis AP, Probeck K, Elitharp D, Tassiopoulos A, Labropoulos N. Accuracy of venous thromboembolism assessment and compliance to prophylaxis in a tertiary care center. Phlebology. 2016 Sep;31(8):541-5. doi: 10.1177/0268355515604758. Epub 2015 Sep 8. PMID: 26354287.
- Kokkosis AA, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP. Investigation of venous ulcers. Semin Vasc Surg. 2015 Mar;28(1):15-20.
- King JT, O’Byrne M, Vasquez M, Wright D; VANISH-1 Investigator Group.Treatment of Truncal Incompetence and Varicose Veins with a Single Administration of a New Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam Preparation Improves Symptoms and Appearance. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2015 Dec;50(6):784-93.
- Vasquez M, Gasparis AP; Varithena® 017 Investigator Group. A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of endovenous thermal ablation with or without polidocanol endovenous microfoam treatment in patients with great saphenous vein incompetence and visible varicosities. Phlebology. 2017 May;32(4):272-281. doi: 10.1177/0268355516637300. Epub 2016 Mar 7. PMID: 26957489; PMCID: PMC5405840.
- Lee BB, Nicolaides AN, Myers K, Meissner M, Kalodiki E, Allegra C, Antignani PL, Bækgaard N, Beach K, Belcaro G, Black S, Blomgren L, Bouskela E, Cappelli M, Caprini J, Carpentier P, Cavezzi A, Chastanet S, Christenson JT, Christopoulos D, Clarke H, Davies A, Demaeseneer M, Eklöf B, Ermini S, Fernández F, Franceschi C, Gasparis A, Geroulakos G, Sergio G, Giannoukas A, Gloviczki P, Huang Y, Ibegbuna V, Kakkos SK, Kistner R, Kölbel T, Kurstjens RL, Labropoulos N, Laredo J, Lattimer CR, Lugli M, Lurie F, Maleti O, Markovic J, Mendoza E, Monedero JL, Moneta G, Moore H, Morrison N, Mosti G, Nelzén O, Obermayer A, Ogawa T, Parsi K, Partsch H, Passariello F, Perrin ML, Pittaluga P, Raju S, Ricci S, Rosales A, Scuderi A, Slagsvold CE, Thurin A, Urbanek T, M VAN Rij A, Vasquez M, Wittens CH, Zamboni P, Zimmet S, Ezpeleta SZ. Venous hemodynamic changes in lower limb venous disease: the UIP consensus according to scientific evidence. Int Angiol. 2016 Jun;35(3):236-352.
- Labropoulos N, Jasinski PT, Adrahtas D, Gasparis AP, Meissner MH. A standardized ultrasound approach to pelvic congestion syndrome. Phlebology. 2016 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print]
- Labropoulos N, Jasinski PT, Adrahtas D, Gasparis AP, Meissner MH. A standardized ultrasound approach to pelvic congestion syndrome. Phlebology. 2017 Oct;32(9):608-619. doi: 10.1177/0268355516677135. Epub 2016 Oct 31. PMID: 27799418.
- Chandrashekar A, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N. Lack of symmetry in the major lower limb veins. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2017 May;5(3):346-352. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2016.11.010. Epub 2017 Feb 8. PMID: 28411701.
- Garcia R, Gasparis AP, Loh SA, Labropoulos N. A rare case of idiopathic bilateral ovarian vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2017 Jul;5(4):567-570. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.01.016. Epub 2017 Apr 5. PMID: 28623997.
- Nanavati R, Jasinski P, Adrahtas D, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N. Correlation between pelvic congestion syndrome and body mass index. J Vasc Surg. 2018 Feb;67(2):536-541. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.06.115. Epub 2017 Sep 21. PMID: 28943005.
- Gagne PJ, Gasparis A, Black S, Thorpe P, Passman M, Vedantham S, Marston W, Iafrati M. Analysis of threshold stenosis by multiplanar venogram and intravascular ultrasound examination for predicting clinical improvement after iliofemoral vein stenting in the VIDIO trial. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2018 Jan;6(1):48-56.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.07.009. Epub 2017 Oct 13. PMID: 29033314.
- Garcia R, Probeck K, Elitharp DM, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Diverse management of isolated calf deep venous thrombosis in a university hospital. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2018 Mar;6(2):139-145. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.08.021. Epub 2017 Dec 9. PMID: 29229465.
- Kim PS, Probeck K, Elitharp D, Shang T, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. The staff and patient perspectives on compliance with mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2018 Jul;6(4):441-448. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Mar 27. PMID: 29602757.
- Altieri MS, Yang J, Hajagos J, Spaniolas K, Park J, Gasparis AP, Bates AT, Docimo S, Talamini M, Shroyer AL, Pryor AD. Evaluation of VTE prophylaxis and the impact of alternate regimens on post-operative bleeding and thrombotic complications following bariatric procedures. Surg Endosc. 2018 Dec;32(12):4805-4812. doi: 10.1007/s00464-018-6231-z. Epub 2018 May 15. PMID: 29766305.
- Garcia R, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Elias S. Present and future options for treatment of infrainguinal deep vein disease. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2018 Sep;6(5):664-671. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.01.010. Epub 2018 Jul 11. PMID: 30007531.
- Crawford J, Kokkosis A, Kim P, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N. Fistuloplasty using a radiation-and-time-saving sheathless balloon catheter. J Vasc Access. 2019 May;20(3):276-280. doi: 10.1177/1129729818804991. Epub 2018 Oct 14. PMID: 30319012; PMCID: PMC6507052.
- Crawford JM, Gasparis A, Amery S, Labropoulos N. Treatment pattern of consecutive patients with chronic venous disease. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2019 May;7(3):344-348. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.08.011. Epub 2018 Nov 12. PMID: 30442580.
- Crawford JM, Gasparis A, Almeida J, Elias S, Wakefield T, Lal BK, Osborne N, Amery S, Labropoulos N. A review of United States endovenous ablation practice trends from the Medicare Data Utilization and Payment Database. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2019 Jul;7(4):471-479. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.01.066. PMID: 31203856.
- Gianesini S, Obi A, Onida S, Baccellieri D, Bissacco D, Borsuk D, Campisi C, Campisi CC, Cavezzi A, Chi YW, Chunga J, Corda D, Crippa A, Davies A, De Maeseneer M, Diaz J, Ferreira J, Gasparis A, Intriago E, Jawien A, Jindal R, Kabnick L, Latorre A, Lee BB, Liew NC, Lurie F, Meissner M, Menegatti E, Molteni M, Morrison N, Mosti G, Narayanan S, Pannier F, Parsi K, Partsch H, Rabe E, Raffetto J, Raymond-Martimbeau P, Rockson S, Rosukhovski D, Santiago FR, Schul A, Schul M, Shaydakov E, Sibilla MG, Tessari L, Tomaselli F, Urbanek T, van Rijn MJ, Wakefield T, Wittens C, Zamboni P, Bottini O. Global guidelines trends and controversies in lower limb venous and lymphatic disease: Narrative literature revision and experts’ opinions following the vWINter international meeting in Phlebology, Lymphology & Aesthetics, 23-25 January 2019. Phlebology. 2019 Sep;34(1 Suppl):4-66. doi: 10.1177/0268355519870690. PMID: 31495256.
- Parsi K, Hill A, Bradbury A, Meissner M, Gasparis A, Rogan C, van Rij A. Coil embolization for the treatment of peripheral veins:: A position statement of the International Union of Phlebology (UIP), the Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP), the Australia and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery (ANZSVS), the American Venous Forum (AVF), the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), and the Interventional Radiology Society of Australia (IRSA). J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020 Jul;8(4):535-536. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.02.013. Epub 2020 Apr 24. PMID: 32340834.
- Kim PS, Elias S, Gasparis A, Labropoulos N. Results of polidocanol endovenous microfoam in clinical practice. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2021 Jan;9(1):122-127. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.015. Epub 2020 Apr 27. PMID: 32353594.
- Parsi K, van Rij AM, Meissner MH, Davies AH, De Maeseneer M, Gloviczki P, Benson S, Bottini O, Manuel Canata V, Dinnen P, Gasparis A, Gianesini S, Huber D, Jenkins D, Lal BK, Kabnick L, Lim A, Marston W, Granados AM, Morrison N, Nicolaides A, Paraskevas P, Patel M, Roberts S, Rogan C, Schul MW, Komlos P, Stirling A, Thibault S, Varghese R, Welch HJ, Wittens CHA. Triage of patients with venous and lymphatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic – The Venous and Lymphatic Triage and Acuity Scale (VELTAS):: A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology (UIP), Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP), American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), American Venous Forum (AVF), European College of Phlebology (ECoP), European Venous Forum (EVF), Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA), Latin American Venous Forum, Pan-American Society of Phlebology and Lymphology and the Venous Association of India (VAI). J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020 Sep;8(5):706-710. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.05.002. Epub 2020 May 16. PMID: 32426220; PMCID: PMC7229740.
- Gasparis AP, Kim PS, Dean SM, Khilnani NM, Labropoulos N. Diagnostic approach to lower limb edema. Phlebology. 2020 Oct;35(9):650-655. doi: 10.1177/0268355520938283. Epub 2020 Jul 6. PMID: 32631171; PMCID: PMC7536506.
- Crawford J, Gasparis A, Kim P, Jotwani M, Banerjee S, Labropoulos N. Procedural comparison of a standard PTA balloon for fistula and graft maintenance procedures with the novel Chameleon™ PTA balloon catheter. J Vasc Access. 2020 Dec 15:1129729820979479. doi: 10.1177/1129729820979479. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33320741.
- Meissner MH, Khilnani NM, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Gibson K, Greiner M, Learman LA, Atashroo D, Lurie F, Passman MA, Basile A, Lazarshvilli Z, Lohr J, Kim MD, Nicolini PH, Pabon-Ramos WM, Rosenblatt M. The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2021 May;9(3):568-584. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.084. Epub 2021 Jan 30.
PMID: 33529720. - Kramer A, Ross J, Gasparis AP. Chameleon™ PTA balloon catheter: A single device in managing thrombosed AV access. J Vasc Access. 2021 Jun 23:11297298211027477. doi: 10.1177/11297298211027477. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34159836.
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Book Chapters
- No Junctional Therapy after endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation: why high ligation can be avoided? In controversies and updates in vascular surgery. Becquemin JP, Alimi YS Gerard JL, Eds. Edizioni Minerva Medica 2008 pp 367-71.
- Are there any veins which should be excluded from endovenous ablation? In controversies and updates in vascular surgery. Becquemin JP, Alimi YS Gerard JL, Eds. Edizioni Minerva Medica 2009 pp 447-9
- Endovenous laser1470nmradial emission: preliminary results. In controversies and updates in vascular surgery. Becquemin JP, Alimi YS Gerard JL, Eds. Edizioni Minerva Medica 2009 pp 455-6.
- Hemodynamic patterns of the saphenofemoral junction: Does location of terminal or preterminal valve incompetency change the mode of treatment? In controversies and updates in vascular surgery. Becquemin JP, Alimi YS Gerard JL, Eds. Edizioni Minerva Medica 2009 pp 399-401.
- Evaluation of reflux and obstruction with duplex ultrasound. In Innovative treatment of venous disorders, Wittens C, Ed. Edizioni Minerva Medica 2009 pp 41-49.
- Endovenous thrombectomy and thrombolysis. In Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery. Almeida J Ed. Elsevier 2012 pp 333-358.
- Postthrombotic Syndrome. In Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery. Almeida J Ed. Elsevier 2012 pp 359-374.
- Endovascular Treatment of Acute Iliofemoral DVT. In Clinical Scenarios in Vascular Surgery. Upchurch GR, Henke P Eds. Wolters Kluwer pp514-518.
Abstract Presentations
- Gasparis AP, Ricotta L, Cuadra SA, Char DJ, Purtill WA, van Bemmelen PS, Hines GL, Giron F, Ricotta JJ: “High-Risk” Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA): Fact or Fiction. Maimonides 18th Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Competetion, New York, NY, April 15th 2002.
- Gasparis AP, Char DJ, Van Bemmlen PS, Ricotta JJ: Treatment of Pseudoaneurysms with Ultrasound-Guided Thrombin Injection. 16th Annual Meeting Eastern Vascular Society, Boston, MA, May 2-5, 2002.
- Wall P, Criado E, Proffit T, Lukas P, Gasparis AP, Kawkins T, van Bemmelen P, Ricotta J. Combined Transesophageal Echo and Fluoroscopy-guided Endovascular Treatment of Thrombo-embolic Thoracic Aortic Ulcer. The New York Society for Vascular Surgery, New York, NY, September 15th 2002.
- Gasparis AP, Wall P, Criado E, Van Bemmlen PS, Ricotta JJ. Long-term results of percutaneous thrombin injection for iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms. Association for Program Directors for Vascular Surgery, Baltimore, MD, June 2003.
- Wall PL, Gasparis AP, van Bemmelen PS, Criado E, Ricotta JJ. Radial Artery Hyperemic Response is Predictive of Radial Artery Based Native Fistula Failure.
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, Chicago IL, 2003.
- Gasparis AP, Bohannon T, Santana D, Criado E, Silva, MD, Ricotta JJ. Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism Following Angiojet Thrombectomy of Deep Venous Thrombosis with Temporary Inferior Vena Cava Filter – American Venous Forum, Orlando, Florida, 2004.
- Gasparis AP, Wall LP, Criado E, Ricotta JJ. Long-Term Results of Percutaneous Thrombin Injection for the Treatment of Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysms – Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery, Palms Springs, FL, 2004.
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK, Phillips B, Pagan J, Lo C, Ricotta JJ. Mid-Term Follow-Up After Pharmaco Mechanical Thrombolysis for Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. 19th Annual meeting of the American Venous Forum, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2007.
- Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Pappas PJ. Veins Along the Course of the Sciatic Nerve. 19th Annual meeting of the American Venous Forum, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2007.
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK, Phillips B, Pagan J, Lo C, Ricotta JJ. Mid-Term Follow-Up After Pharmaco Mechanical Thrombolysis for Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis – Eastern Vascular Society, Baltimore, MD, September 30 – October 4, 2007.
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Pefanis D, Leon LR, Psalms SB, Tassiopoulos AK. Progression of Chronic Venous Disease in Post-Thrombotic Limbs is More Rapid When Compared to Primary. European Venous Forum. 9th annual meeting of the European Venous Forum, Barcelona, Spain, June 26-28, 2008.
- Gasparis AP, Kontothanasis D, Labropoulos N. Imaging and management of acute and chronic venous disease. 9th annual meeting of the European Venous Forum, Barcelona, Spain, June 26-28, 2008.
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AT. Prospective evaluation of the clinical deterioration in postthrombotic limbs. 21st Annual meeting of the American Venous Forum, Phoenix, AZ, February 11-14, 2009
- James J, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AT. Recurrent deep vein thrombosis: long term incidence and natural history. 21st Annual meeting of the American Venous Forum, Phoenix, AZ, February 11-14, 2009
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Awadallah M, Tassiopoulos AT. Venous thromboembolism in patients with IVC aplasia. 10th Annual European Venous Forum. Copenhagen , Denmark , June 5-7, 2009.
- Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Prospective Determination of Candidates for Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis. Union International of Phlebology, Monte Carlo Monaco, August 31-September 4, 2009.
- Spentzouris G, Meisner RJ, Elitharp D, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A. Improving Retrieval Rates In Temporary Inferior Vena Cava Filters. American Venous Forum, February 17-19, 2011
- Meissner R, Elitharp D, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A. Review of indications and practices of vena caval filters at a university hospital. American Venous Forum, February 17-19, 2011
- Bishawi M, Kokkosis A, Fakhoury M, Gasparis AP. The use of Clarivein for patients with lower extremity chronic venous disease: An observational multicenter study and short term results. Veith Symposium, November 16-20, 2011.
- Wood EA, Malgor RD, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Reporting the Impact of inferior Vena Cava Perforation by Filters. American Venous Forum, February 8-11, 2012
- Meissner R,J, Gavalas M, Tassiopoulos A, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Prospective Comparison of Iliac Vein Compression Using Computer Tomography. American Venous Forum, February 8-11, 2012
- Wood EA, Malgor RD, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Reporting the Impact of inferior Vena Cava Perforation by Filters. European Venous Forum, June 28-30, 2012
- Gasparis AP. Complex Non DVT System Disease Requiring Intervention. American Venous Forum, February 27-March 2, 2013, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos A, Scriven R, Lee T. Natural History of Deep Vein Thrombosis In Children. Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, American Venous Forum, February 27-March 2, 2013, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Gasparis AP. Treatment of Pelvic Venous Reflux. American Venous Forum, February 27-March 2, 2013, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Malgor R, Spentzouris G, Adrahtas D, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N. The Role Of Duplex Ultrasound In The Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Workup. American Venous Forum, February 27-March 2, 2013, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Malgor R, Comito M, Gasparis AP, Pappas P, Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos1 N. The Natural History And Treatment Outcomes Of Symptomatic Ovarian Vein Thrombosis. American Venous Forum, American Venous Forum, February 19-22, 2014
- Prospective long term comparison of anticoagulation treatment versus thrombolysis in patients with acute iliofemoral thrombosis. 27th annual meeting of the American Venous Forum, Palm Springs, California, February 27, 2015
- Elitharp D, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Improving Patient Follow Up and Retrieval Rate of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Under the Direction of a Deep Vein Thrombosis Nurse Practitioner Team. NPA of Long Island Poster Presentation, April 8, 2016.
VASCULARWEB PUBLICATIONS
- Gasparis AP, Dagum A, Ricotta JJ. Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome. Image section of vascularweb.org; 2003.
- Gasparis AP, Wall P, Ricotta JJ. Endovascular Management of Nonaneurysmal Abdominal Aortic Rupture. Image section of vascularweb.org; 2003.
- Gasparis AP, Ricotta JJ. Thoracic Outlet Obstruction – Arterial Embolization. Image section of vascularweb.org; 2003.
Invited Lectures
SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Surgical Grand Rounds, Syracuse, NY, May 2001
Changing Concepts in Chronic Venous Ulceration
Eastern Vascular Society, New York, NY, 2003
Retroperitoneal Approach to the Suprarenal Aorta. Video Presentation
Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, Surgical Ground Rounds NY June 14th 2005
Contemporary Management of Venous Insufficiency
Vascular Experts Meeting, Larissa, Greece, May 27-28, 2006
Endovascular Techniques in the Management of Vascular Trauma.
Aristotle Vascular Experts Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 29-30, 2006
Endovascular Techniques in the Management of Vascular Trauma.
Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Iliocaval Venous Outflow Obstruction.
Eastern Vascular Society, Baltimore, MD, September 30 – October 4, 2007
Mechanical Thrombolysis: Current Applications and Options. Eastern Vascular Society
20th Annual Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina 2008
Ask the Experts Session – “Venous Stenting”
1st International Symposium on Vascular Disease, Ferrara, Italy, September 11-13, 2008
Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis: Current Applications in DVT
Ultrasound-guided Venous Procedures
Endovenous treatment of chronic venous obstruction
Controversies & Updates in Vascular Surgery, Paris, France, January 30-31, 2009
Are there any veins which should be excluded from endovenous ablation?
21st Annual meeting of the AVF, Phoenix, AZ, February 11-14, 2009
Ask the Experts Session – “Endovenous Procedures below the Diaphragm”
3rd Phlebology of Mina Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brasil, March 13-14, 2009
Vein pathology in uncommon locations
Imaging with CTA/CTV, MRV and IVUS
Ultrasound guided venous procedures
Challenging endovenous cases
21st Brasilian Society of Cardiology, Fortaleza, Brasil, March 19-21, 2009
Indications for IVC Filter Placement and Evaluation with Ultrasound.
Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency with Radiofrequency, Laser and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy.
Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis.
Winthrop Hospital Vascular Rounds, Mineola, NY, March 30, 2009
Management of iliofemoral thrombosis. Vascular Conference Winthrop University Hospital, March 30, 2009.
Sedona Days. Sedona, Arizona, May 1-3, 2009.
Popliteal Vein Aneurysm-Case Presentation
Seventh International Vein Congress. Fountain Bleau, Miami, May 7-9 2009
Saphenous Ablation with Concomitant Deep Venous Reflux/Obstruction. Seventh International Vein Congress. Fountain Bleau, Miami, May 7-9 2009.
Duplex- Guided Arterial & Venous Interventions- Procedure Perspective, Seventh International Vein Congress. Fountain Bleau, Miami, May 7-9, 2009.
International Symposium on Vascular Disease, October 8-10, 2009
Follow-up and Maintenance of Access in Dialysis Patients
Update on Pharmaco-mechanical Thrombolysis
Ultrasound-guided Venous Procedures
American Venous Forum, Amelia Island , FL, February 11-13, 2010
Ask the Experts: Venous Thrombolysis
Endovenous Treatment of Varicose Veins, Larissa, Greece March 19-20, 2010
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
Treatment of varicose veins in post- thrombotic disease, non- saphenous veins and
pelvic vein reflux
Venous Thromboembolism Symposium, Islandia, NY, March 27, 2010
Thrombolysis for acute iliofemoral venous thrombosis
XXIV World Congress of the IUA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 21-25, 2010
Treatment of chronic venous obstruction
Sedona Days, Sedona, AZ, April 29-May 2, 2010
Chronic iliofemoral obstruction
American Venous Forum – Fellows Course, May 3-5, 2010
Chronic Pelvic obstruction
Thrombophilia – What matters
Eight International Vein Congress, Fountain Bleau, Miami, May 13-15, 2010
OK, I’ve Burned the Incompetent Saphenous Vein: Now What? Phlebectomy or Sclerotherapy of the Varicosed Clusters? Should I Wait or Do It All at Once?
Does Insurance Coverage Dictate?
Saphenous Ablation with Concomitant Deep Venous Reflux/Obstruction:Can I? Should I?
Leading Innovative Vascular Education, Corfu, Greece, May 27-30, 2010
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is more cost effective
Endovenous treatment of chronic obstruction
Surgical or endovascular treatment for non-matured vascular access?
52nd Annual Congress, International College of Angiology, Oct 17-19, 2010
Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Acute Iliofemoral Thrombosis and Treatment Options for Chronic Venous Outflow Obstruction
Vein Forum – American Venous Forum, Engelwood, NJ, October 22-23, 2010
Pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis for acute iliofemoral thrombosis
European Venous Forum Venous Workshop, Cyprus, November 4-6, 2010
Inferior Vena Cava Filter
Venous Training in United Sates
AVID Symposium, New York, November 18-20, 2010
Venous Clinical Severity Scoring and Quality of Life
Balkan Venous Forum, Athens, Greece, January 21-22, 2011
Techniques in Venous Testing
Radiofrequency Ablation – Early and Later Results
Tips and Tricks During Endovenous Ablation
Controversies & Updates in Vascular Surgery, Paris, France, Jan 28-30, 2011
Why fibrinolysis is the best option
American Venous Forum, Sand Diego, February 17-19, 2011
Attending’s Course in Venous Disease
OB/GYN Grand Rounds, Stony Brook, NY March 2011
Venous Disease and Pregnancy
Venous Symposium in New York, New York, April 4-5, 2011
Developing a Deep Venous Practice
Thrombus removal: Tools available, tips and tricks
Leading Innovative Vascular Education, Corfu, Greece, May 24-27, 2011
Mastering Endovascular Skills
Development of Aggressive Treatment Program for Iliofemoral DVT
Techniques in Venous stenting
2nd European Venous Forum – Hands-on Workshop, October 20-22 2011, Vienna, Austria
The role of IVC filter
III World Symposium on Advances in Phlebology & Lymphology,
Bones Aires, Argentina, November 10-12 2011
CT/Venography/IVUS: Current Application in Venous Imaging
Pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis for proximal deep vein thrombosis
Endovenous Ablation – Technical Steps, Tips and Tricks Adjunctive Procedures
Prospective Determination of Candidates for Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis
Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Deterioration In Post-thrombotic Limbs
AVID Symposium, New York, November 16-20, 2011
Diagnosis of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Endovenous Procedures
VEITH Symposium, New York, November 16-20, 2011
Endothermal Ablation of the GSV
36th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium, Chicago IL, December 8, 2011
The Importance of Iliofemoral Thrombosis on Chronic Venous Disease
EuropenVacular Course, Maastricht, The Netherlands, March 11-13, 212
Pharmacomechanical means for early thrombus removal
Venous Symposium in New York, New York, NY, April 20-21, 2012
Current Strategies for Aggressive Thrombus Removal
Endovenous Treatment of Chronic Vein Obstruction
Sedona Days, Sedona, AZ, April 28, 2012
Markers of progression of secondary venous disease
Leading Innovative Vascular Education, Alexandroupolis, Greece,
May 24-27, 2012
Clinical outcome of chronically obstructed veins: When it is worth doing?
Vascular Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD, June 7, 2012
Endovascular Techniques and Tips on Recanalization of Iliac and IVC Occlusions
International Vein Congress, Miami, FL, June 1-3, 2012
Trellis, AngioJet and EKOS
Linton, SEPS, PAPS – Outcomes
Venous embolization – technical tips
Venous Symposium in New York,
March 27-29, 2014, New York
Clinical Cases in Venous Disease
Venous Workshops
Japanese Society of Phlebology
April 16-19, 2014, Okinawa, Japan
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Imaging for central veins
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Venous Obstruction
Leading Innovative Vascular Education
May 22-23, 2014, Athens, Greece
Treatment of chronic venous obstruction
Expert Venous Management
June 13-14, 2014, Newark, NY
Clinical Cases Went Wrong
World Federation of Vascular Societies
October 2-5, 2014, Cape Town, South Africa
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Stenting for venous outflow obstruction
Mexican Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting
October 28-30, 2014, Guadalajara, Mexico
Monitoring patients with dialysis access
Ultrasound-guided dialysis access procedures
Use of angio-CT scan for the evaluation of venous disease
Phlebectomies: during or after endovenous ablation?
Evaluating risks on Venous Thromboembolic Disease
Treatment for proximal venous obstruction
American College of Phlebology
November, 6-8, 2014, Phoenix, AZ
IVC Filters: Current Trends and Controversies
IVUS Workshops
Ultrasound Hands on Training
November 14-15, 2014, Atlantic City, NJ
Pathophysiology of CVD
History and Physical Exam in CVD
Differential diagnosis of lower extremity venous disease
Complex Superficial Venous Disease
Pathophysiology of PCS
Ultrasound Guided Venous Procedures
AVID Veith Sympsoium
November 21-22, 2014, New York, NY
Protocol for the Ultrasound Examination of the Pelvic Veins
American Venous Forum
February 20-24, 2015, Palm Springs, CA
Villavicencio Invited Speaker
Deep Venous Interventions: No longer just in the hospital
Venous Symposium
April 21, 2015, New York, NY
IVC thrombus management
Ultrasound Hands on Training
May, 2014, Atlantic City, NJ
Pathophysiology of CVD
History and Physical Exam in CVD
Differential diagnosis of lower extremity venous disease
Complex Superficial Venous Disease
Pathophysiology of PCS
Ultrasound Guided Venous Procedures
Leading Innovative Vascular Education
May 21-23, 2014, Heraklion, Greece
Which patients with pelvic varices benefit from the treatment?
Society for Vascular Surgery
June 6, 2015
Pelvic congestion syndrome and ovarian vein reflux – Treatment options and recommendations
Expert Venous Management
June 13-14, 2015, Newark, NY
Deep venous pathology – a clinical case
American College of Phlebology
November, 6-8, 2015, Orlando, FL
Deep Venous Workshop – Pelvic embolization
Ultrasound Hands on Training
November, 2015, Atlantic City, NJ
Pathophysiology of CVD
History and Physical Exam in CVD
Differential diagnosis of lower extremity venous disease
Complex Superficial Venous Disease
Pathophysiology of PCS
Ultrasound Guided Venous Procedures
Surgery Grand Rounds
January 2016, Stony Brook, NY
Pelvic Venous Disease
VENOUS SYMPOSIUM
April 4-6. 2017, New York, NY
What are your options for pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis?
VEIN SCIENCE
April 27-29, 2016 Sao Paolo, Brazil
Developing IVC filter retrieval program
Endovascular techniques for IVC occlusion
Management of patients with combined superficial and deep vein disease
Mechanochemical ablation
Steps for PMT for IF DVT
——LIVE——–
May 23-26 2016, Giannena, Greece
Treatment of pelvic and lower extremity venous reflux
Pharmacomechanical thrombolysis for acute DVT. Where do we stand?
American College of Phlebology
Epidemiology and Natural history of Venous Obstruction/Compression
Case Presentation: IVC Retrievable and Permanent Filters
VEITH SYMPOSIUM
November 18, 2016, New York, NY
How Well Do You Know The Pelvic Veins?
Polish Phlebology Meeting
December 4-6, 2016, Cracov, Polland
IVC filter complications – thrombosis and wall penetration, incidence and treatment
Non – thrombotic and post thrombotic chronic venous obstruction – clinical, pathophysiological and anatomical indications to endovascular treatment
Ultrasound Hands on Training
May 2017, Las Vegas, NV
\Pathophysiology of CVD
History and Physical Exam in CVD
Differential diagnosis of lower extremity venous disease
Complex Superficial Venous Disease
Pathophysiology of PCS
Ultrasound Guided Venous Procedures
66th ESCVS and LIVE
May 11-14th, 2017 – Thesaloniki Greece
Venous compression syndromes: how to deal with them?
Thrombolysis and stenting for Iliofemoral DVT should be the treatment of choice in current practice
Scoring for Venous Symptoms
Where Do The Newer NTNT Ablation Technologies Fit In?
MOCA Workshop
—–ACTIVE—–
October 2017, Tuscon, AZ
PTS – Diagnosis and treatment
American College of Phlebology
November 4-8, 2017
Femo-Popliteal Venous Angioplasty
Phlebosophy 2018
December 12-16, 2018, Abano Terme, Italy
Detection of chronic venous obstruction
Clinical Case of obstruction and venous ulcer
Research Support: Grants & Contracts
| Project Sponsor | From | To |
| AMAG Pharmaceuticals (PI) | 7/14/09 | 8/31/11 |
| Comparing non contrast MRA vs Ferumoxytol vascular enhanced MRI to detect occlusions | ||
| Zymogenetics (PI) | 7/19/17 | 6/11/10 |
| A Phase 3b, Open-label, single group immunogenicity and safety study of topical rThrombin in surgical hemostasis | ||
| Advanced BioHealing, Inc (Co-I) | 4/6/09 | 6/2/13 |
| A prospective, multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical investigation of dermagraft in subjects with venous leg ulcers | ||
| BTG International Ltd. (PI) | 8/26/10 | 8/12/12 |
| A multicenter, randomized, blinded study of endovenous thermal ablation with or without varisolve polidocanol endovenous microfoam (PEM) treatment for patients with great saphenous vein incompetence and visible varicosities | ||
| BTG International Ltd. (PI) | 8/26/10 | 12/16/12 |
| A randomized, blinded, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of varisolve polidocanol endovenous microfoam (PEM) 0.5%, 1.0% and 2.0% compared to vehicle for the treatment of saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) incompetence | ||
| Tactile Systems Technology Inc. (PI) | 3/22/11 | 3/1/13 |
| At home evaluation of two pneumatic compression devices in the treatment of lower extremity lymphedema | ||
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma (PI) | 2/9/09 | 11/16/11 |
| A phase III randomized, double blind, parallel-group study of the efficacy and safety of oral dabigatran etexilate (150mg bid) compared to warfarin (INR 2.0-3.0) for 6 month treatment acute symptomatic venous thromboembolism | ||
| NIH (Co-I) U01HL077221 | 8/1/06 | 7/31/12 |
| Claudication exercise vs endoluminal revascularization (CLEVER) | ||
Journal Reviewer
Journal Reviewer
- Journal of Vascular Surgery – Venous and Lymphatic Disease 2007-present
- Phlebology 2011-present
Editorial Board Dates
- VEIN Magazine 2011-2022
- AVF VEIN Specialists 2014-present
- Venous Edge 2021- present
