» Preoperative MRI for Predicting Thromboembolic Complications during Endovascular Treatment for Iliac Artery Occlusions
27/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Preoperative prediction of thromboembolic complications using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in coronary arteries and carotid arteries has been established. However, the technique has not been applied in peripheral arteries. This study...

» Takayasu’s Arteritis from the patients’ perspectives: Measuring the pulse to the patient-reported outcomes
27/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Patients with Takayasu’s Arteritis (TA) experience important changes in lifestyle, quality of life and functional status due to ischemic symptoms or treatment toxicity.

» Doppler Ultrasound As Unique Diagnosis Test In Peripheral Arterial Disease
26/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
The aim of this study was to analyze duplex ultrasound (DUS) and intra-operative angiography concordance for diagnosis lower-limb peripheral artery disease (PAD), and its value for surgical planning.

» Renal stent complications and impact on renal function following standard fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair
26/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
To report renal outcomes including long-term patency, secondary interventions, and related renal function following fenestrated endovascular aortic repair (fEVAR).

» Aortic Thrombus in a Nonaneurysmal Ascending Aorta
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Ascending aortic thrombus (AAT) in a non-aneurysmal aorta is an extremely rare event and has potentially catastrophic complications, with a life-threatening risk of myocardial infarction and cerebral embolization. This systematic review ...

» Long Term Outcome Of Axillo-Axillary Bypass In Patients With Subclavian Or Innominate Artery Stenosis
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
– Subclavian or innominate artery stenosis may cause upper extremity and cerebral ischemia. In patients with symptomatic subclavian or innominate artery stenosis, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is the treatment of first choice. Wh...

» Right sided upper extremity access for patients undergoing parallel graft placement during endovascular aortic repair is not associated with increased neurologic events when compared to left upper extremity access
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
The safety and efficacy of right axillary cannulation during complex aortic aneurysm repair for the deployment of chimney grafts is controversial, however there are few studies that compare right and left upper extremity access . We favo...

» Influence of Internal Iliac Artery Embolization During Endovascular Aortic Repair Regarding Postoperative Sarcopenia and Mid-Term Survival
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Postoperative sarcopenia is a risk factor for postoperative mortality. Internal iliac artery embolization (IIAE) during endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has ischemic effects on pelvic skeletal muscles because IIAE causes buttock claudic...

» Outcomes of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization and Carotid Endarterectomy at a Single Institution
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are accepted revascularization modalities to treat carotid artery stenosis. Higher incidences of perioperative adverse neurological events and death have been reported in tra...

» Evaluation of Neuropathy, Glycemic Control, and Revascularization as Risk Factors for Future Lower Extremity Amputation Among Diabetic Patients
25/11/20 00:00 from Annals of Vascular Surgery
Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for progression to lower extremity amputation (LEA) due to progressive neuropathy and glycemia-induced vasculopathy. In this study we evaluated risk factors for incident LEA type 2 diabetics durin...