» The GRADE Approach to Evaluating the Evidence on Very Urgent Intervention for Symptomatic Carotid Disease
23/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Our evidence synthesis research group conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes of very urgent (<48 h) vs. urgent (≥48 h) carotid intervention for symptomatic carotid disease.1 A prespecified search strategy was set and...

» Paradox Findings are Reality, Difficult is the Explanation
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
In their article “Lower limb deep vein diameters beneath medical compression stockings in the standing position”, Rastel et al. concluded that in the standing position, deep vein diameter reduction is not caused by medical compression st...

» Diabetic Limb Salvage With Endovascular Revascularisation and Free Tissue Transfer: Long-Term Follow up
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Combining vascular bypass surgery with free flap coverage is one of the treatment methods for complex soft tissue defects in the ischaemic lower limb. Endovascular revascularisation has become the first line treatment for limb ischaemia ...

» Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusion Reduces Aortofemoral Bypass Graft Patency
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The effect of superficial femoral artery (SFA) occlusion on long-term patency of aortofemoral bypasses (AFBs) for aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) was examined.

» Outcome After Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A National Multicentre Study
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The purpose of this multicentre study was to analyse the outcome of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysm (rDTAA).

» The Impact of Diabetes and Time on the Atherosclerotic Plaque and Cardiovascular Outcome in Patients Undergoing Iliofemoral Endarterectomy
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The incidence of diabetes is rapidly increasing and diabetes is associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease. Recent studies have shown a time dependent decline in vulnerable plaque features and secondary cardiovascular...

» Impact on Quality of Life of Men with Screening-Detected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Attending Regular Follow ups: A Narrative Literature Review
22/03/19 00:00 from European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
This study aimed to review, summarise, and assess the available evidence regarding the impact on the quality of life (QoL) of men undergoing screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and attending regular follow ups.