Education Series

Advanced Approaches to Complex Venous Occlusions

The Sniper Technique

Discover advanced approaches to treating challenging central venous occlusions (CVOs) with the PowerWire® RF Guidewire.

This four-part educational series, guided by Dr. Marcelo Guimaraes, equips endovascular interventionalists with advanced techniques for successful CVO recanalization. Review all facets of the Sniper Technique, from pre-procedural planning to post-operative care, to facilitate safe and effective recanalization of even the most complex CVOs.​

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    Topics that will be covered:

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    Part 1: Patient Selection and Pre-Procedural Planning

    Review critical anatomy and correlate anatomy to imaging when planning for the Sniper Technique. Explore advanced imaging techniques that can be implemented to enhance procedural efficiency and safety.

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    Part 2: Tools and Room Preparation

    Review tools, equipment, and room setup to facilitate a successful procedure.

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    Part 3: Recanalization of Challenging Central Venous Occlusions (CVOs)

    Explore the step-by-step technique for radiofrequency (RF)-assisted crossing of CVOs with the PowerWire® RF Guidewire (“RF Wire”).

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    Part 4: Addressing Complex Lower Extremity Occlusions

    Review advanced techniques when approaching challenging lower extremity venous occlusions for safe and effective intervention.

    Topics that will be covered:

    Part 1 Patient Selection and Pre-Procedural Planning

    Part 1: Patient Selection and Pre-Procedural Planning

    Review critical anatomy and correlate anatomy to imaging when planning for the Sniper Technique. Explore advanced imaging techniques that can be implemented to enhance procedural efficiency and safety.
    Part 2 Tools and Room Preparation

    Part 2: Tools and Room Preparation

    Review tools, equipment, and room setup to facilitate a successful procedure.

    Part 3 Recanalization of Challenging Central Venous Occlusions

    Part 3: Recanalization of Challenging Central Venous Occlusions (CVOs)

    Explore the step-by-step technique for radiofrequency (RF)-assisted crossing of CVOs with the PowerWire® RF Guidewire (“RF Wire”).

    Part 4 Addressing Complex Lower Extremity Occlusions

    Part 4: Addressing Complex Lower Extremity Occlusions

    Review advanced techniques when approaching challenging lower extremity venous occlusions for safe and effective intervention.