» Single retrograde thoracic branch endoprosthesis versus standard endovascular repair with subclavian coverage for treatment of blunt thoracic aortic injuries
05/07/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
The Gore TAG thoracic branch endoprosthesis allows zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), maintaining left subclavian artery patency via side branch. We compared TBE for blunt thoracic aortic injuries to TEVAR with subclavia...

» Long-term Beta Blocker Use Lowers Postoperative Mortality While Initiating Beta Blockers Preoperatively Does Not Improve Outcomes in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
27/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
Beta-blockers play a pivotal role in reducing perioperative cardiac complications; however, their impact on outcomes following thoracic endovascular aortic repair remains unknown. Utilizing the Vascular Quality Initiative database, our s...

» A systematic review of the association between arterial calcification on preoperative imaging and clinical outcomes in peripheral arterial disease
26/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
Peripheral arterial disease may lead to chronic limb-threatening ischemia, which is associated with major amputation and mortality. Early detection of patients at risk for poor outcomes could allow for patient-tailored prevention and tre...

» Large Endograft Diameter is Associated with Poor Outcomes following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Medicare Beneficiaries
26/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
Multiple factors contribute to early and/or late failure after endovascular aortic repair. Notably, the impact of device-related parameters, specifically diameter, on postoperative outcomes following thoracic endovascular aortic aneurysm...

» A Delphi-consensus of US vascular surgeons on “OPioid prescripTION in VASCular surgery”
26/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
To report an expert-based Delphi consensus from U.S. physicians on good practice patterns for opioid prescriptions in the management of vascular surgery patients.

» Crossover obturator bypass in a patient with left groin invasive squamous cell carcinoma incasing the femoral neurovasculature
24/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
61-year-old female with history of metastatic rectal squamous cell carcinoma treated with resection with colostomy and radiation presented to the hospital with uncontrolled left lower extremity rest pain. CTA demonstrated large left groi...

» Predictors of postoperative stroke after transfemoral carotid artery stenting
24/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
In 2023 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded coverage for transfemoral carotid artery stenting (tfCAS) to include standard-risk patients. Given this shift, we sought to identify predictors of postoperative stroke...

» Clinical Features and Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Symptomatic Carotid Artery Webs
23/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
Symptomatic carotid web (CW) is an underrecognized cause of stroke in young patients, with treatment approaches still debated. We compare clinical features and surgical outcomes in patients with pathologically confirmed symptomatic CW.

» Percutaneous Endovascular Arch Repair of Symptomatic Aortic Arch Aneurysm in an Octogenarian Using a Back-Table Modified Two-Vessel Fenestrated Thoracic Endograft
20/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
An 89-year-old woman with hypertension, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, complete heart block status post pacemaker, and chronic kidney disease presented with chest discomfort, left shoulder...

» Comparative Effectiveness of Suction Thrombectomy vs. Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
19/06/25 00:00 from Journal of Vascular Surgery
After IPTW, ST was associated with a higher rate of the composite outcome (7-day all-cause mortality, major bleeding, clinical deterioration, need for bailout intervention) and resolution of right heart strain compared to CDT in this ret...