» Network Meta-Analysis of Carotid Endarterectomy Closure Techniques
27/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
There is discordance between reviews comparing eversion endarterectomy (EvE) with conventional carotid endarterectomy (CEA) mostly because under this term various “closure” techniques are included, from direct closure to a wide spectrum ...

» Celiprolol Treatment in Patients with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
20/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare monogenetic disease caused by pathogenic variants in procollagen 3A1. Arterial rupture is the most serious clinical manifestation. A randomised controlled trial, the Beta-Blockers in Ehler...

» Drug Eluting Stent vs. Drug Coated Balloon for Native Femoropopliteal Artery Disease: A Two Centre Experience
20/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
There have been limited clinical trials comparing drug eluting stents (DESs) and drug coated balloons (DCBs) in the treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease. This two centre retrospective and prospective cohort study sought to compare...

» Comparison Between Below Knee Contrast Enhanced Tomographic 3D Ultrasound and CT, MR or Catheter Angiography for Peripheral Artery Imaging
20/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Clear imaging of below knee and foot arteries is essential to plan distal reconstructions. Contrast enhanced tomographic 3D ultrasound (CEtUS) is novel and entirely safe with no exposure to ionising radiation or nephrotoxic contrast. In ...

» Medical Therapy Affects the Arteriopathy of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
20/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Identification of the underlying genetic causes of single gene disorders of the arteries has led to improved understanding of the aberrant signalling pathways involved and is producing disease-specific medical therapies beyond simple con...

» Doctor, the Stockings You Prescribed Are Too Tight and I Cannot Put Them On!
19/11/20 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Graduated elastic compression stockings are commonly used to treat chronic venous disease (CVD),1 particularly in patients who are not willing to undergo invasive treatment. Traditionally, compression is graduated in order to prevent a t...