» Prediction of Stroke Recurrence: Knowledge is the Prophet's Best Qualification
08/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Prediction of the risk of stroke in asymptomatic carotid stenoses has been the focus of extensive research, with numerous related studies published over the past 20 years. Prediction of the risk of early recurrent stroke in symptomatic c...

» Parallel Grafts to Treat Juxtarenal Aneurysms Using the Ovation Stent Graft System
08/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Only few cases of chimney endovascular repair (EVAR) using the Ovation endograft (Endologix, Irvine, CA, USA) have been reported. Its unique sealing mode employing a polymer filled O ring may provide a tight seal around a parallel graft,...

» Assessment of Upper Extremity Venous Compliance in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
07/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is associated with morphological and functional changes in both aneurysmal and non-aneurysmal arteries. However, it remains uncertain whether similar changes also exist in the venous vasculature. The aim o...

» Polidocanol Plus Glucose Versus Glucose Alone for the Treatment of Telangiectasias: Triple Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial (PG3T)
07/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of two sclerosing agents used to treat telangiectasias in the lower limbs: 0.2% polidocanol + 70% hypertonic glucose (HG) vs. 75% HG alone.

» Clinical Outcomes Following Lower Extremity Vein Bypass for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia (CLTI) at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
07/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Although high quality epidemiological data are lacking, the global increase in chronic limb threatening ischaemia may be disproportionately affecting low and LMICs. All available data for outcomes from bypass for limb salvage are from hi...

» Endovascular Exclusion of Tears in Visceral Segment in Aortic Dissection With Endografts in False Lumen and Visceral Artery
07/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The presence of residual tears is associated with the risk of developing aneurysm after endovascular repair of aortic dissection (AD). Early intervention for distal tears may provide an alternative for patients at high risk of further an...

» Learn, Connect, and Interact With the EJVES: EJVES Vascular Forum and @EJVES_ESVS
06/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (EJVES) typically existed in traditional paper format with a subscription based web platform, later presenting an online #openaccess companion, the EJVES Short Reports (EJVESSR). ...

» Lower Limb Major Amputation Data as a Signal of an East/West Health Divide Across Europe
06/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Accumulating data on cardiovascular disease (CVD) development, morbidity, and mortality supports the concept of an East/West divide in Europe. In contrast to Western European countries (WECs), Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC...

» Re ‘A Comparison of Transradial and Transfemoral Access for Splenic Angio-Embolisation in Trauma: A Single Centre Experience’
06/08/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
We read with interest the recent article on safety and efficacy of radial access for angio-embolisation in splenic trauma patients by Adnan et al.1 The authors are to be congratulated on demonstrating a feasible and low risk alternative ...