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View article: Impact of hypothyroidism on early diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective observational study
Impact of hypothyroidism on early diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective observational study Open
Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that can develop in the short few years after the diagnosis. As a frequent comorbidity in T2DM, hypothyroidism co…
View article: Next-gen heart solutions: 3D bioprinting and AI in valve replacement therapy
Next-gen heart solutions: 3D bioprinting and AI in valve replacement therapy Open
View article: An International, Expert-based, Multispecialty Delphi Consensus Document on Stroke Risk Stratification and the Optimal Management of Patients with Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
An International, Expert-based, Multispecialty Delphi Consensus Document on Stroke Risk Stratification and the Optimal Management of Patients with Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis Open
Background The optimal management of patients with asymptomatic (AsxCS) and symptomatic (SxCS) carotid stenosis is controversial and includes intensive medical management (i.e., best medical therapy [BMT]) with/without an additional caroti…
View article: Laparoscopy-assisted uterovaginal anastomosis in a patient with atypical cervicovaginal malformation: a case report
Laparoscopy-assisted uterovaginal anastomosis in a patient with atypical cervicovaginal malformation: a case report Open
Cervicovaginal anomalies are rare and form 4–7% of the Müllerian anomalies. Traditionally, cervicovaginal agenesis/dysgenesis had been treated by hysterectomy due to the high risks of restenosis and sepsis which are associated with cervica…
View article: Management of complex symptomatic renal artery aneurysm in a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus
Management of complex symptomatic renal artery aneurysm in a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus Open
Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are usually incidental findings during investigation of other pathologies; the majority remain asymptomatic. Larger RAAs can present with haematuria, hypertension, renal function decline, distal embolisation a…
View article: <b>Spectrum of Intradialytic Complications in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis</b>
<b>Spectrum of Intradialytic Complications in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis</b> Open
Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a growing public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan, where hemodialysis remains the predominant renal replacement therapy. Although lifesaving, hemodialysi…
View article: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the hemodynamics and outcomes of the Myval balloon-expandable valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis and with aortic regurgitation
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the hemodynamics and outcomes of the Myval balloon-expandable valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis and with aortic regurgitation Open
View article: Endovascular management of a giant aortic arch aneurysm diverticulum: a case report
Endovascular management of a giant aortic arch aneurysm diverticulum: a case report Open
Background Thoracic aortic diverticulum, or Kommerell’s aneurysm, is a developmental outpouching at the anteromedial aspect of the thoracic aorta, specifically at the site of the aortic isthmus, with an incidence of up to 9% in adults. It …
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of an Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitor in Patients Using a Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of an Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitor in Patients Using a Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Open
Introduction: Sacubitril/valsartan is an angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) drug used to treat patients with heart failure and has shown improvement in outcomes. Different studies reported the use of an ARNI in patients using…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor in Patients Using Left Ventricular Assist Devices
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor in Patients Using Left Ventricular Assist Devices Open
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i) have been shown to reduce risks of clinical events in patients with heart failure (HF). However, data on the use of SGLT2-i in patients with left ventricular assist devices (L…
View article: Gut Microbial Taxonomy and Its Role as a Biomarker in Aortic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Future Perspectives
Gut Microbial Taxonomy and Its Role as a Biomarker in Aortic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Future Perspectives Open
Background/Objectives: Evidence of the association between the gut microbiome and cardiovascular diseases has accumulated. An imbalance or dysbiosis of this system has been shown to play a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular events,…
View article: Comparative study of acute kidney injury in pararenal aortic aneurysm: open surgical versus endovascular repair
Comparative study of acute kidney injury in pararenal aortic aneurysm: open surgical versus endovascular repair Open
Background Pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (PR-AAA), constituting around 15%-20% of AAA patients, are defined as having no neck between the aneurysm and the renal arteries. Due to an insufficient sealing zone, open surgical repair (OS…
View article: On the Importance of Including Cohesive Zone Models in Modelling Mixed-Mode Aneurysm Rupture
On the Importance of Including Cohesive Zone Models in Modelling Mixed-Mode Aneurysm Rupture Open
Introduction The precise mechanism of rupture in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) has not yet been uncovered. The phenomenological failure criterion of the coefficient of proportionality between von Mises stress and tissue strength does n…
View article: Systematic review of cardiovascular neurocristopathy—contemporary insights and future perspectives
Systematic review of cardiovascular neurocristopathy—contemporary insights and future perspectives Open
Introduction Neural crest cells (NCCs) are multipotent and are attributed to the combination of complex multimodal gene regulatory mechanisms. Cardiac neural crest (CNC) cells, originating from the dorsal neural tube, are pivotal architect…
View article: Redefining postoperative hypertension management in carotid surgery: a comprehensive analysis of blood pressure homeostasis and hyperperfusion syndrome in unilateral vs. bilateral carotid surgeries and implications for clinical practice
Redefining postoperative hypertension management in carotid surgery: a comprehensive analysis of blood pressure homeostasis and hyperperfusion syndrome in unilateral vs. bilateral carotid surgeries and implications for clinical practice Open
Background This study evaluates the implications of blood pressure homeostasis in bilateral vs. unilateral carotid surgeries, focusing on the incidence of postoperative hypertension, hyperperfusion syndrome, and stroke as primary outcomes.…
View article: Acute aortic catastrophe caused by cardiovascular oncological manipulation by tyrosine kinase inhibitors with immune checkpoint blockades: a case report and literature review
Acute aortic catastrophe caused by cardiovascular oncological manipulation by tyrosine kinase inhibitors with immune checkpoint blockades: a case report and literature review Open
Background Tyrosine kinase inhibitors targeting the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor pathway with immune checkpoint blockade have shown promising outcomes in managing metastatic renal cancer. However, they increase the r…
View article: Mobile health technologies to improve walking distance in people with intermittent claudication
Mobile health technologies to improve walking distance in people with intermittent claudication Open
Mobile health technologies can be used to provide lifestyle interventions for people with chronic conditions, such as IC. We identified a limited number of studies that met our inclusion criteria. We found no clear difference between mheal…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Hemodynamics and Outcomes of the Myval Balloon-Expandable Valve in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis And Aortic Regurgitation
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Hemodynamics and Outcomes of the Myval Balloon-Expandable Valve in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis And Aortic Regurgitation Open
View article: An international, multispecialty, expert-based Delphi Consensus document on controversial issues in the management of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis
An international, multispecialty, expert-based Delphi Consensus document on controversial issues in the management of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis Open
View article: SWAT 84: effects of same-day consent vs delayed consent on the recruitment and retention of trial participants—an observational SWAT
SWAT 84: effects of same-day consent vs delayed consent on the recruitment and retention of trial participants—an observational SWAT Open
Background and aim The recruitment process in a randomized trial can be challenging. Poor recruitment can have a negative impact on the allocated budget and estimated completion date of the study and may result in an underpowered study. We…
View article: Editorial: New discoveries in bioengineering applied to vascular surgery
Editorial: New discoveries in bioengineering applied to vascular surgery Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Surg., 13 October 2023Sec. Vascular Surgery Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1293094
View article: Management of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis with Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Patients Refractory to Medical Management
Management of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis with Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Patients Refractory to Medical Management Open
View article: O064 Management of acute aortic syndrome with evolving individualized precision medicine solutions: lesson learned over two decades and literature review
O064 Management of acute aortic syndrome with evolving individualized precision medicine solutions: lesson learned over two decades and literature review Open
Introduction Thoracoabdominal acute aortic syndrome is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We aim to scrutinize our evolving strategies for acute aortic syndromes (AAS) management using minimally invasive and adaptive surgical te…
View article: Management of acute aortic syndrome with evolving individualized precision medicine solutions: Lessons learned over two decades and literature review
Management of acute aortic syndrome with evolving individualized precision medicine solutions: Lessons learned over two decades and literature review Open
Background Thoracoabdominal acute aortic syndrome is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We aim to scrutinize our evolving strategies for acute aortic syndrome (AAS) management using minimally invasive and adaptive surgical techn…
View article: Clarifying the rationale supporting selective screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis
Clarifying the rationale supporting selective screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis Open
View article: Machine Learning Approaches for Segmentation of Cardiovascular Neurocristopathy Related Images
Machine Learning Approaches for Segmentation of Cardiovascular Neurocristopathy Related Images Open
Cardiovascular neurocristopathy is associated with abnormal migration and development of neural crest cells, impacting the neural and the human cardiovascular system and leading to diseases such as cardiomyopathy, aortic disease, and aorti…
View article: Why do guidelines recommend screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, but not for asymptomatic carotid stenosis? A plea for a randomized controlled trial
Why do guidelines recommend screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, but not for asymptomatic carotid stenosis? A plea for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: TEVAR and EVAR, the unknown knowns of the cardiovascular hemodynamics; and the immediate and long-term consequences of fabric material on major adverse clinical outcome
TEVAR and EVAR, the unknown knowns of the cardiovascular hemodynamics; and the immediate and long-term consequences of fabric material on major adverse clinical outcome Open
This review discusses the impact of endovascular aneurysm repair on cardiovascular (CV) hemodynamics and the role of stent-graft material, i.e., polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) vs. polyester in post-procedural outcomes. Endovascular aneurys…
View article: The contemporary design of endovascular aneurysm stent-graft materials: PTFE versus polyester
The contemporary design of endovascular aneurysm stent-graft materials: PTFE versus polyester Open
Endovascular aneurysm repair of the abdominal aorta (EVAR) and of the thoracic aorta (TEVAR) have revolutionised therapeutic strategies in the management of aortic pathology, and endovascular repair is now an established and attractive alt…
View article: Two decades of experience in explantation and graft preserving strategies following primary endovascular aneurysm repair and lessons learned
Two decades of experience in explantation and graft preserving strategies following primary endovascular aneurysm repair and lessons learned Open
Objectives We aim to scrutinize our evolving re-intervention strategies following primary endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) - EVAR GORE SalvAge Fabric Technique (ARAFAT), aortic sac double breasting with endograft preservation, an…