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View article: The Prophylactic and Therapeutic Use of the Heli-FX EndoAnchor System in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair—A Scoping Review
The Prophylactic and Therapeutic Use of the Heli-FX EndoAnchor System in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair—A Scoping Review Open
Background and Objectives: Proximal aortic neck-related complications severely impact the short- and long-term durability of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The Heli-FX EndoAnchor system provides proximal sealing zone reinforcement, a…
View article: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Vulnerable Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Assessment—A Scoping Review
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Vulnerable Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Assessment—A Scoping Review Open
Background and Objectives: Accurate evaluation of vulnerable carotid atherosclerotic plaques remains essential for preventing ischemic stroke. Conventional imaging modalities such as ultrasound and computed tomography angiography (CTA) hav…
View article: Endurant Stents in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Endurant Stents in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: New endografts have improved clinical outcomes in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treated with the endovascular approach (EVAR). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Endurant endograft for EVAR. Methods: A…
View article: Exploring ethical dilemmas in vascular surgery practice. A Qualitative study
Exploring ethical dilemmas in vascular surgery practice. A Qualitative study Open
Vascular healthcare professionals express various concerns during daily vascular surgery practice. The challenges of balancing patient care with minimizing harm along with the patient's values remain a major issue.
View article: Ocular Structural and Vascular Changes in Patients with Severe Asymptomatic Carotid Disease After Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) and Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
Ocular Structural and Vascular Changes in Patients with Severe Asymptomatic Carotid Disease After Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) and Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) Open
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to prospectively assess the incidence of retinal embolization and to evaluate the vascular and structural changes in the retina and choroid in 52 patients with asymptomatic severe carotid artery dise…
View article: Α 6-month, multicenter, observational study investigating the treatment of venous thromboembolism in Greece (VICTORIA study)
Α 6-month, multicenter, observational study investigating the treatment of venous thromboembolism in Greece (VICTORIA study) Open
Background Real-world data are needed to inform clinical practice with regards to anticoagulation treatment for persons with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Objectives To identify the type and duration of antithrombotic treatment in persons …
View article: Blood Flow Simulation in Bifurcating Arteries: A Multiscale Approach After Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Blood Flow Simulation in Bifurcating Arteries: A Multiscale Approach After Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Open
Pathophysiological conditions in arteries, such as stenosis or aneurysms, have a great impact on blood flow dynamics enforcing the numerical study of such pathologies. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) could provide the means for the calc…
View article: Blood Flow Simulation in Bifurcating Arteries, a Multiscale Approach After Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Blood Flow Simulation in Bifurcating Arteries, a Multiscale Approach After Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Open
Pathophysiological conditions in arteries, such as stenosis or aneurysms, have a great impact on blood flow dynamics enforcing the numerical study of such pathologies. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) could provide the means for the calc…
View article: Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Managed with the EndurantTM Endograft under Elective Setting
Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Managed with the EndurantTM Endograft under Elective Setting Open
Background/Objectives: Device selection during endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) remains an important issue for ensuring endograft durability. This study evaluated the early and follow-up outcomes of…
View article: Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using the Endurant™ Endograft
Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using the Endurant™ Endograft Open
Background: Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) represents a valid treatment modality for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs). This study aimed to present rAAA outcomes treated by EVAR using the Endurant endograft. Methods: …
View article: The Role of Aortic Volume in the Natural History of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Post-Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surveillance
The Role of Aortic Volume in the Natural History of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Post-Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surveillance Open
There has been a debate about whether maximum diameter can be solely used to assess the natural history of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The aim of the present review is to collect all the available evidence on the role of abdominal aortic an…
View article: Predictors of 30-Day Postoperative Outcome after Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Tertiary Referral Center Experience
Predictors of 30-Day Postoperative Outcome after Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Tertiary Referral Center Experience Open
Background: We evaluated the 30-day postoperative outcome after elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and the possible predictors for the 30-day postoperative outcome. Materials: Demographics, medical history, laboratory values, int…
View article: Predictors of 30-Day Postoperative Outcome after Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; a Tertiary Referral Center Experience
Predictors of 30-Day Postoperative Outcome after Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; a Tertiary Referral Center Experience Open
The 30-day postoperative outcome after elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) was evaluated and the possible predictors were identified. Demographics, medical history, laboratory values, length of hospitalization (LOH), intensive car…
View article: Comparative analysis of the effects of retinoic acid versus paclitaxel and everolimus on HL60 cells proliferation and viability
Comparative analysis of the effects of retinoic acid versus paclitaxel and everolimus on HL60 cells proliferation and viability Open
Purpose All trans-retinoic acid (atRA) has been proposed as a novel drug for drug eluting stents (DES). Currently complications of DES have been at least partially attributed to the drugs that are used: paclitaxel and sirolimus and its der…
View article: Carotid Plaque Vulnerability Diagnosis by CTA versus MRA: A Systematic Review
Carotid Plaque Vulnerability Diagnosis by CTA versus MRA: A Systematic Review Open
Stenosis grade of the carotid arteries has been the primary indicator for risk stratification and surgical treatment of carotid artery disease. Certain characteristics of the carotid plaque render it vulnerable and have been associated wit…
View article: The Role of Color Doppler Imaging in the Diagnosis of Glaucoma: A Review of the Literature
The Role of Color Doppler Imaging in the Diagnosis of Glaucoma: A Review of the Literature Open
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy and one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the major risk factor for the onset and progression of glaucoma. In addition to elevated I…
View article: A Systematic Review on PETTICOAT and STABILISE Techniques for the Management of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection
A Systematic Review on PETTICOAT and STABILISE Techniques for the Management of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection Open
Background: Extended downstream endovascular management has been applied in acute complicated type B aortic dissection (acTBAD), distally to standard thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), using bare metal stents, with or without lam…
View article: Real world data from a multi-centre study on the effects of cilostazol on pain symptoms and walking distance in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Real world data from a multi-centre study on the effects of cilostazol on pain symptoms and walking distance in patients with peripheral arterial disease Open
Objective to assess the effects of cilostazol on pain-free walking distance in PAD patients with IC at 3 and 6 months in a real world, prospective, observational study. We included 1015 PAD patients presenting with IC (71.3% men, 93.5% whi…
View article: Groin surgical site infection incidence in vascular surgery with intradermal suture versus metallic stapling skin closure: A study protocol for a pragmatic open-label parallel-group randomized clinical trial (VASC-INF trial)
Groin surgical site infection incidence in vascular surgery with intradermal suture versus metallic stapling skin closure: A study protocol for a pragmatic open-label parallel-group randomized clinical trial (VASC-INF trial) Open
Background: Surgical site infection is 1 of the most frightening complications in vascular surgery due to its high morbimortality. The use of intradermal sutures for skin closure might be associated with a reduction in infections incidence…
View article: Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin Open
Objectives To evaluate the risk of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence at 3 months in relation to treatment duration, according to baseline risk factor profiles, in patients with superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) treated wi…
View article: COVID-19 related peripheral arterial thrombotic events in intensive care unit and non-intensive care unit patients: A retrospective case series
COVID-19 related peripheral arterial thrombotic events in intensive care unit and non-intensive care unit patients: A retrospective case series Open
Objectives COVID-19 associated arterial thrombosis has been attributed to multiple inflammation and coagulation mechanisms. The aim of this study was to report the experience of a tertiary center on COVID-19 patients managed for acute peri…