Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: diagnosis and management.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the safety, efficacy, and durability of the Absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold in predominantly complex, infra-popliteal lesions for the management of chronic limb ischemia at two-year clinical follow-up. Bioresorbable vascular scaffold are biodegradable scaffolds that provide short-term vascul...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Dia A,Venturini JM,Kalathiya RJ,Besser S,Estrada JR,Friant J,Paul J,Blair JE,Nathan S,Shah AP

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of our study was to determine outcomes of patients receiving the LifeStent (Bard Peripheral Vascular, Tempe, AZ) for femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease in real-world academic practice outside the limitations of an industry supported trial. All patients from 2009 to 2012 at our institution who rece...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Stone PA,Campbell JE,Fischer R,Phang D,Thompson SN,Dippel N,Mousa A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and durability of additional proximal cuffs during endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). A retrospective review of 90 EVAR patients was conducted. Postoperative survival, proximal sealing zone-related complications, and secondary procedures were a...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Biebl M,Hakaim AG,Lau LL,Oldenburg WA,Klocker J,Neuhauser B,Paz-Fumagalli R,McKinney JM,Stockland A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyze the roles of demographic, clinical, and laboratory factors on the progression of atherosclerotic stenosis in carotid bifurcation. It was based on prospective information from records entered on a specific application form for follow-up outpatients at a tertiary unive...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Batagini NC,da Silva ES,Pinto CA,Puech-Leão P,de Luccia N

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic anticoagulation with heparin or its unfractionated derivatives followed by warfarin therapy has been the mainstay of treatment in patients with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Although heparin is an effective treatment modality in preventing thrombus propagation, it provides minimal therapeutic ...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Biuckians A,Meier GH 3rd

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory carotid pseudotumor is a rare differential of a unilateral neck swelling in the carotid triangle. A 48-year-old man presented with a firm non-tender gradually progressive left neck swelling for five months. Computed tomography angiogram revealed a mass encasing the common carotid. Patient underwent excisi...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Sen I,Stephen E,Agarwal S,Chugh S,Walter N

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Endovascular surgery is an important treatment modality in peripheral arterial disease. Digital subtraction angiography is the standard post revascularisation diagnostic tool to locate lesions and to evaluate the effect of an intervention. However, interpretation of digital subtraction angiography images is s...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Verschuur AS,Groot Jebbink E,Lo-A-Njoe PE,van Weel V

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endovascular therapy using balloon expandable stents has become the treatment standard for most iliac atherosclerotic lesions. We aimed to assess the safety and performance of the Dynamic stainless-steel balloon-expanding stent system in this location. METHODS:BIODYNAMIC is a retrospective single center stu...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Torsello GF,Doerr B,Donas K,Berekoven B,Torsello GB,Beropoulis E

更新日期：2020-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available conduits for in situ reconstruction after excision of infected aortic grafts have significant limitations. The Omniflow II vascular prosthesis is a biosynthetic graft associated with a low incidence of infection that has succesfully been used in the treatment of infected infrainguinal bypass. We re...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Krasznai AG,Snoeijs M,Siroen MP,Sigterman T,Korsten A,Moll FL,Bouwman LH

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An arteriovenous fistula is the first choice of vascular access in dialysis patients. However, the correlations between patient factors and the arteriovenous fistula patency rate remain unclear. Therefore, we examined the effect of dialysis patient factors on arteriovenous fistula patency rate. METHODS:This...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Yamazaki T,Shirai H,Yashima J,Tojimbara T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteric fistula into the arterial tree is a well-recognised, but uncommon condition. The involvement of internal iliac artery is rare. We present a rare case of fistulous communication and subsequent infection of an internal iliac artery aneurysm and ureter secondary to insertion of ureteric stent following endovascu...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Rao AM,Khalil A,Suttie S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to investigate the durability and clinical efficacy of profundoplasty as a sole procedure in patients presenting with critical limb ischaemia associated with profunda femoral artery disease and superficial femoral artery occlusion. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of outcomes from all...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Elsharkawi M,Elkassaby M,McVeigh N,Dowdall J,Barry M,Sheehan S

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of Glasgow Aneurysm Score in predicting postoperative mortality for ruptured aortic aneurysm which may assist in decision making regarding the open surgical repair of an individual patient. METHODS:A total of 121 patients diagnosed of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm who underwent ope...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Özen A,Unal EU,Mola S,Erkengel I,Kiris E,Aksöyek A,Saritas A,Birincioğlu CL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the peripheral arteries are rare and can occur as an extension of localized infection or from systemic sepsis. In some cases, no obvious source of infection may be identified. Both endovascular and open surgical management options are available for this important condition. We report a mycot...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Bowden DJ,Hayes PD,Sadat U,Choon See T

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Preoperative consultation is usually not performed before insertion of a totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD). In our experience, an incomplete preoperative assessment, a predictable medical condition contraindicating surgery, or no-show patients the day of surgery led to several surgery cancella...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Colucci N,Gregoris A,Meyer J,Naiken SP,Staszewicz W,Gialamas E,Toso C,Abbassi Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transradial access for cardiac catheterization is a safe and viable approach with significantly lower incidence of major access-related complications compared with the transfemoral approach. As this form of access is getting wider acceptance among interventional cardiologists, awareness of its complications is of vita...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Bhat T,Bhat H,Teli S,Rajiv B,Akhtar M,Gala B

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare preoperative coagulation and fibrinolysis activity and incidence of perioperative complications between patients undergoing vascular procedures for peripheral artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm. METHODS:This is a substudy of a prospective observational cohort study (VISION; NCT00512109)...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Polok K,Górka J,Fronczek J,Iwaniec T,Górka K,Szczeklik W

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a rare vascular tumor (epithelioid hemangioma) in the ulnar artery of a young male patient, treated by excision and bypass grafting. ...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Walker SR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last two decades have seen increasing adoption of minimally invasive approaches to lumbar disc herniation management. As with many new advances in surgery, the risk profile of these contemporary approaches has yet to be well defined. We present the case of a 32-year-old man who presented with decreasing exercise t...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Cape H,Balaban DY,Moloney M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autogenous vein and arterial grafts, such as great saphenous veins and internal mammary and radial arteries, remain the gold standard conduits for vascular reconstruction. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts, which exhibit little inflammatory and thrombogenic reactivity, are the most commonly used material ...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Nishibe T,Kondo Y,Muto A,Dardik A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Prior studies examining the effects of statins on arterial aneurysm development and progression yielded conflicting results due to their smaller size and presence of residual confounders. The objective of this study is to examine the association of statins with risk of being diagnosed with aortic, periphera...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Mansi IA,Frei CR,Halm EA,Mortensen EM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intermittent claudication (IC) has a high prevalence in the older population and is closely associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. High mortality rates are reported due to ongoing atherosclerotic disease. Because of these serious health risks, treatment of IC should address reduction of cardiovasc...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Lauret GJ,van Dalen DC,Willigendael EM,Hendriks EJ,de Bie RA,Spronk S,Teijink JA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survivors of ischemic stroke are still at a significant risk for recurrence. Antiplatelet agents are the treatment of first choice for long-term secondary prevention of vascular events. This study aims to assess a health promotion program on medication adherence to antiplatelet therapy among ischemic stroke patients i...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Su Q,Li C,Long F,Chen B,Wan Z,Wu Y,Dai M,Wang D,Zhang Y,Wang B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of combined ipsilateral percutaneous iliac angioplasty and open infrainguinal surgical techniques for the treatment of patients with multilevel arterial occlusive disease. Combining two types of approaches in the peripheral vascular field is a less aggressive tech...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Mousa A,Abdel-Hamid M,Ewida A,Saad M,Sahrabi A

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given that considerable motion of the carotid artery is present during head movements, we hypothesized that a flexible stent with low torsion might be favorable to avoid stress imparted to the stent and carotid artery. Therefore, we evaluated the flexibility of different expanded carotid stents before and after deploy...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Vos AW,Linsen MA,Diks J,Rauwerda JA,Wisselink W

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infected aneurysms of the aorta were first described as a result of septic emboli or contiguous spread from bacterial endocarditis and are usually caused by Staphylococcus or Salmonella species. We report a case of Nocardia-associated infected aneurysm of the native suprarenal aorta in an immunocompromised host. Surgi...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Gates JD,Warth JA,McGowan K

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coiling (or looping) of the artery is a rare morphologic entity, most frequently described in the internal carotid artery. In other arteries, coiling is rarely reported because it remains asymptomatic and without clinical relevance unless inadvertently injured, as for diagnostic or monitoring purposes. We present a ca...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Ilijevski NS,Jagodic S,Sagic D,Radak D

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the incidence, risk factors, and clinical consequences of renal microembolic events following endovascular aneurysm repair using suprarenal or infrarenal fixation. Pre- and postoperative (1 month) computed tomographic angiograms were reviewed for new renal perfusion defects. Suprarenal aortic and infraren...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Boules TN,Stanziale SF,Chomic A,Selzer F,Tublin ME,Makaroun MS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An arterial pseudoaneurysm is a cavity which does not consist of three layers of arterial wall and is generally seen at femoral and radial artery sites due to bone fractures, arterial injuries and iatrogenic reasons such as catheterization. The treatment choice may be either surgical or conservative. Patients with pse...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Inan MB,Acikgoz B,Yazicioglu L,Kaya B,Ozyurda U

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal aortic aneurysms can be either treated by an open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or an endovascular repair. Comparing clinical predictors of outcomes and those which influence survival rates in the long term is important in determining the choice of treatment offered and the decision-making proce...

journal_title：Vascular

authors： Khashram M,Jenkins JS,Jenkins J,Kruger AJ,Boyne NS,Foster WJ,Walker PJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00