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View article: Suppurative Thrombophlebitis of Great Saphenous Vein after Endovenous Laser Ablation
Suppurative Thrombophlebitis of Great Saphenous Vein after Endovenous Laser Ablation Open
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a minimally invasive technique used to treat superficial venous reflux. The technique proved its safety and efficiency and became the standard of care for patients with chronic venous disease with lower …
View article: Impact of physical activity on the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome
Impact of physical activity on the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome Open
Introduction: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due to the interplay between traditional risk factors and antibody-induced endothelial damage. Limited data exist on the level of physi…
View article: Predictors of adverse cardiac events in a large cohort of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome
Predictors of adverse cardiac events in a large cohort of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome Open
Background Non-valvular cardiac disease in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) has been modestly evaluated. Aim We wanted to assess the prevalence and evolution of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE) in a cohort of APS patients. Material…
View article: SUPPURATIVE THROMBOPHLEBITIS OF GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN AFTER ENDOVENOUS LASER ABLATION - CASE REPORT
SUPPURATIVE THROMBOPHLEBITIS OF GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN AFTER ENDOVENOUS LASER ABLATION - CASE REPORT Open
Background Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a minimally invasive technique used to treat superficial venous reflux. The technique proved its safety and efficacy and became the standard of care for patients with chronic venous disease wi…
View article: Enhancing predictive accuracy of the cardiac risk score in open abdominal aortic surgery: the role of left ventricular wall motion abnormalities
Enhancing predictive accuracy of the cardiac risk score in open abdominal aortic surgery: the role of left ventricular wall motion abnormalities Open
Background Open abdominal aortic surgery carries many potential complications, with cardiac adverse events being the most significant concern. The Vascular Study Group Cardiac Risk Index (VSG-CRI) is a commonly used tool for predicting sev…
View article: Cardiovascular risk in rare autoimmune diseases, lessons from a primary antiphospholipid syndrome patients
Cardiovascular risk in rare autoimmune diseases, lessons from a primary antiphospholipid syndrome patients Open
Background Antiphospholipid syndrome is a thrombo-inflammatory disease driven by circulating autoantibodies (aPL) that recognize cell surface phospholipids and phospholipid-binding proteins. In the absence of an underlying connective tissu…
View article: Pathophysiology of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: hematoma, not thrombus
Pathophysiology of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: hematoma, not thrombus Open
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) accounts for 1.7%–4% of all acute coronary syndrome presentations, particularly among young women with an emerging awareness of its importance. The demarcation of acute SCAD from coronary ather…
View article: Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Atherosclerotic Plaques on Carotid Arteries in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: The Role of MDCT Angiography
Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Atherosclerotic Plaques on Carotid Arteries in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: The Role of MDCT Angiography Open
Introduction: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterised by arterious and venous thrombosis, miscarriage, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) in the blood. As we know, APS is also characterised…
View article: POS1002-HPR PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN SERBIAN ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME PATIENTS– A 10-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY
POS1002-HPR PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN SERBIAN ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME PATIENTS– A 10-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY Open
Background Non-valvular cardiac disease in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) has been modestly evaluated. Objectives We wanted to assess the prevalence and evolution of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in a cohort of APS patients. …
View article: Rare Cause of Leg Edema after Femoropopliteal Bypass Procedure in Patient with Previously Unrecognized Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Case Report
Rare Cause of Leg Edema after Femoropopliteal Bypass Procedure in Patient with Previously Unrecognized Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Case Report Open
BACKGROUND: Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are pathological, congenital, or acquired communications between the arterial and venous vascular bed. Asymptomatic AVFs do not require surgical or endovascular treatment; however, if they are symp…
View article: Thrombosis of External Carotid Artery after Internal Artery Endarterectomy Causing Ischemic Events
Thrombosis of External Carotid Artery after Internal Artery Endarterectomy Causing Ischemic Events Open
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a widespread and safe procedure associated with very little risk. Only at our hospital surgeons perform nearly 1000 of these surgeries annually, with serious complications occurring extremely rarely[1]. Cere…
View article: Direct Ischemic Postconditioning After Carotid Endarterectomy in the Prevention of Postoperative Cerebral Ischemic Complications—Observational Case–Control Study
Direct Ischemic Postconditioning After Carotid Endarterectomy in the Prevention of Postoperative Cerebral Ischemic Complications—Observational Case–Control Study Open
Introduction: Ischemic postconditioning (IPCT) represents one of the several therapeutic strategies to attenuate ischemic reperfusion injury (IR) after carotid endarterectomy (CEA). We here present the first in-human study of IPCT in carot…
View article: Spleen-preserving surgical treatment of splenic artery aneurysm secondary to chronic pancreatitis and primary biliary cholangitis
Spleen-preserving surgical treatment of splenic artery aneurysm secondary to chronic pancreatitis and primary biliary cholangitis Open
Introduction. Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) represents the third cause of abdominal aneurysms, just after abdominal aorta and iliac arteries aneurysms, with overall prevalence of 1%. Pancreatitis has been linked with pseudoaneurysm formati…
View article: Surgical Treatment of Proximal Segmental Occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery
Surgical Treatment of Proximal Segmental Occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery Open
Purpose . To present the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of carotid endarterectomy in patients with type II internal carotid artery occlusions, including the long-term outcomes. Methods . From March 2008 to August 2015, 74 consecutive pa…
View article: Emergency conditions in vein disease
Emergency conditions in vein disease Open
Emergency conditions in vein disease are deep vein thrombosis or phlebothrombosis and superficial vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. They occur globaly in general population and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Since d…
View article: A case of mislabeled textbooks: misnomer of the traditional “bicaval” view
A case of mislabeled textbooks: misnomer of the traditional “bicaval” view Open
Since the early beginning of the transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) era, standardized tomographic views describing cardiac key structures have been provided. They have become the basis of TEE and have not been modified for decades. Dur…
View article: Surgical treatment of a carotid artery aneurysm associated with kinking: A case report and review of literature
Surgical treatment of a carotid artery aneurysm associated with kinking: A case report and review of literature Open
Introduction. An extracranial carotid artery aneurysm is a rare clinical entity with potentially debilitating consequences. Our aim is to present a case of a large internal carotid artery aneurysm combined with medial internal carotid arte…
View article: Treatment of stump complications after above-knee amputation using negative-pressure wound therapy
Treatment of stump complications after above-knee amputation using negative-pressure wound therapy Open
Introduction. The stump wound complications after above-knee amputation lead to other problems, such as prolonged rehabilitation, delayed prosthetic restoration, the increase in total treatment cost and high mortality rates. Objective. To …
View article: Lifestyle changes and medical therapy in slowing the growth of small abdominal aortic aneurysms
Lifestyle changes and medical therapy in slowing the growth of small abdominal aortic aneurysms Open
The goal of our review was to evaluate the impact of lifestyle changes and medical therapy in slowing the growth of small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), as well as to introduce current ideas for future treatment. No viable evidence was …
View article: Negative-pressure wound therapy for deep groin vascular infections
Negative-pressure wound therapy for deep groin vascular infections Open
Introduction. Infection of synthetic graft in the groin is a rare but devastating complication. When it occurs, several possibilities of treatment are available. Extra-anatomic reconstruction and in-situ implantation of new, infection resi…
View article: Benign cystic teratoma of the mesosigmoid: Report of a case
Benign cystic teratoma of the mesosigmoid: Report of a case Open
Introduction. Extragonadal intraperitoneal teratomas are very rare, especially those arising from mesentery and mesocolon. In the contemporary literature only 22 cases of such tumors have been published and described. Case Outline. We repo…
View article: A Quick Guide to Paravalvular Leak Closure
A Quick Guide to Paravalvular Leak Closure Open
Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a seldomly covered aspect of structural heart disease. However, this is a condition that frequently presents after valvular replacement. This article will cover the diagnosising and treating PVL (i.e. imaging, ac…
View article: Is it possible that this patient is asymptomatic? The role of multidetector ct angiography in detection of ulcerated plaques in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis: Case report
Is it possible that this patient is asymptomatic? The role of multidetector ct angiography in detection of ulcerated plaques in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis: Case report Open
Introduction. Although intervention in patients with symptomatic carotid disease is generally accepted as beneficial, the management of asymptomatic disease is still controversial. We wanted to introduce and discuss treatment options in a …
View article: Anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: where do we stand at present?
Anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: where do we stand at present? Open
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the incidence of embolic and thrombotic stroke. Although only a preventive procedure, CEA carries the risk of perioperative complications. There is constant searching…
View article: Intracardiac extension of the inferior vena cavaLeiomyosarcoma with Budd-Chiari syndrome presentation: A case report
Intracardiac extension of the inferior vena cavaLeiomyosarcoma with Budd-Chiari syndrome presentation: A case report Open
Introduction. Leiomyosarcomas of the inferior vena cava are rare malignant tumors. A limited number of these cases have been described so far. Only few of them have intracardiac propagation and surgery is rarely undertaken for their treatm…