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View article: Early Outcomes from the Multicentre Standardised PHysician Modified Four Fenestration Endograft REgistry (S.PH.E.RE.)
Early Outcomes from the Multicentre Standardised PHysician Modified Four Fenestration Endograft REgistry (S.PH.E.RE.) Open
This real life registry using four fenestration sPMEGs for the treatment of very large and urgent cAAAs showed excellent technical implantation safety, efficacy, and early outcomes, despite the high patient comorbidity rates. Longer term f…
View article: Acute kidney injury and aorta-related mortality during open surgery of the abdominal aorta with suprarenal clamping using different renal protection strategies
Acute kidney injury and aorta-related mortality during open surgery of the abdominal aorta with suprarenal clamping using different renal protection strategies Open
OBJECTIVES The aim was to evaluate the incidence of acute kidney injury in patients treated with open surgical repair and suprarenal cross-clamp comparing no-perfusion strategy versus the renal perfusion with the histidine-tryptophan-ketog…
View article: Preliminary experience of the isolate left subclavian artery <i>in-situ</i> fenestration during ‘zone 2’ thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Preliminary experience of the isolate left subclavian artery <i>in-situ</i> fenestration during ‘zone 2’ thoracic endovascular aortic repair Open
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the results of isolated left subclavian artery in-situ fenestration (ISF) during ‘zone 2’ thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) using a new adjustable needle puncturing device system. METHODS It is a multicentr…
View article: Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Tool for In-hospital Mortality After Thoracic Endovascular Repair in Patients with Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury Using the Aortic Trauma Foundation Registry
Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Tool for In-hospital Mortality After Thoracic Endovascular Repair in Patients with Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury Using the Aortic Trauma Foundation Registry Open
In this study, we developed and validated a contemporary risk prediction model, which incorporates several preoperative and postoperative variables and is strongly predictive of early mortality. While this model can reasonably predict in-h…
View article: Incidence and Long-Term Implications of Type 2 Endoleak after Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic and Aortoiliac Aneurysms
Incidence and Long-Term Implications of Type 2 Endoleak after Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic and Aortoiliac Aneurysms Open
Type 2 endoleak has been proved not to significantly increase the risk of aneurysm rupture. However, it is associated with aneurysm enlargement and may require secondary interventions. Its role has been widely investigated, but a definitiv…
View article: Acute venous problems: Integrating medical, surgical, and interventional treatments
Acute venous problems: Integrating medical, surgical, and interventional treatments Open
"Acute venous problems" refers to a group of disorders that affect the veins and result in sudden and severe symptoms. They can be classified based on the pathological triggering mechanisms, such as thrombosis and/or mechanical compression…
View article: Sex-Related Differences and Factors Associated with Peri-Procedural and 1 Year Mortality in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients from the CLIMATE Italian Registry
Sex-Related Differences and Factors Associated with Peri-Procedural and 1 Year Mortality in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients from the CLIMATE Italian Registry Open
Background: Identifying sex-related differences/variables associated with 30 day/1 year mortality in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Methods: Multicenter/retrospective/observational study. A database was sent to all…
View article: Sex-Related Differences and Factors Associated with Peri-Procedural and 1-year Mortality in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients from the CLIMATE Italian Registry
Sex-Related Differences and Factors Associated with Peri-Procedural and 1-year Mortality in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients from the CLIMATE Italian Registry Open
Background: Identifying sex-related differences/variables associated with 30-day/1-year mortality in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Methods: Multicenter/retrospective/observational study. Database sent to all-the-I…
View article: Caffeic Acid-Grafted PLGA as a Novel Material for the Design of Fluvastatin-Eluting Nanoparticles for the Prevention of Neointimal Hyperplasia
Caffeic Acid-Grafted PLGA as a Novel Material for the Design of Fluvastatin-Eluting Nanoparticles for the Prevention of Neointimal Hyperplasia Open
Drug-eluting nanoparticles (NPs) administered by an eluting balloon represent a novel tool to prevent restenosis after angioplasty, even if the selection of the suitable drug and biodegradable material is still a matter of debate. Herein, …
View article: Plasminogen activator-coated nanobubbles targeting cellbound β2-glycoprotein I as a novel thrombus-specific thrombolytic strategy
Plasminogen activator-coated nanobubbles targeting cellbound β2-glycoprotein I as a novel thrombus-specific thrombolytic strategy Open
β2-glycoprotein I (β2-GPI) is a serum protein widely recognized as the main target of antibodies present in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). β2-GPI binds to activated endothelial cells, platelets and leukocytes, key players i…
View article: Extrapleural approach for thoracoabdominal infected aortic endograft: surgical and circulatory strategies
Extrapleural approach for thoracoabdominal infected aortic endograft: surgical and circulatory strategies Open
Video description: A 34-year-old male patient presented at the emergency department with fever, dysphagia and thoracic pain. His previous medical history consisted of caustic ingestion 18 years before, resulting in oesophageal-aorta fistul…
View article: Pleural effusion: a potential surrogate marker for higher-risk patients with acute type B aortic dissections
Pleural effusion: a potential surrogate marker for higher-risk patients with acute type B aortic dissections Open
OBJECTIVES Pleural effusions (PEffs) are known to occur in type B acute aortic dissection (TBAAD). We investigated the relationship between pleural effusion and the development of early or late complications following TBAAD. METHODS The in…
View article: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with Aortic Distress after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair and False Lumen Exclusion with “Candy Plug” Technique
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with Aortic Distress after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair and False Lumen Exclusion with “Candy Plug” Technique Open
A 41-year-old male presented for pain treated with oxycodone. A zone-2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair with distal PETTICOAT (provisional extension to induce complete attachment) for complicated Type-IIIB aortic dissection was performe…
View article: Aortic arch types and postoperative outcomes after carotid artery stenting in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients
Aortic arch types and postoperative outcomes after carotid artery stenting in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients Open
In this cohort of patients, death and postoperative neurological complications rates were associated with Type III or BAA, irrespective of symptomatic patients' status. Extremely attention is required during perioperative period in patient…
View article: Surgical Single Stage Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Surgical Single Stage Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Aortic Arch Aneurysm Open
Coexistence of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and severe aortic pathology is extremely rare; nonetheless, the association between these two diseases is fascinating. Here we present a unique case report of a patient with obstructiv…
View article: Repeat Surgery in Chronic Aortic Dissection: A New Technique without Touching the Native Aorta
Repeat Surgery in Chronic Aortic Dissection: A New Technique without Touching the Native Aorta Open
Background Repeat surgery of the chronically dissected aorta following repair of a Type-A acute aortic dissection (AAD) still represents a challenge. The proposed surgical options are as follows: (1) staged procedure with elephant trunk (E…
View article: Do Women Have a Higher Risk of Adverse Events after Carotid Revascularization?
Do Women Have a Higher Risk of Adverse Events after Carotid Revascularization? Open
Carotid artery stenosis is thought to cause up to 10% of ischemic strokes. Till now, the optimal treatment between carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) remains debated, in particular for specific subgroups of pati…
View article: Does metabolic syndrome influence short and long term durability of carotid endarterectomy and stenting?
Does metabolic syndrome influence short and long term durability of carotid endarterectomy and stenting? Open
Aims The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is composed of a cluster of related cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the present study was to determine how MetS contributes to short‐ (30‐day) and long‐term complications and restenosis after caro…
View article: Is diabetes a marker of higher risk after carotid revascularization? Experience from a single centre
Is diabetes a marker of higher risk after carotid revascularization? Experience from a single centre Open
Purpose: This single centre study investigates the influence of diabetes mellitus on outcomes following carotid artery endarterectomy or stenting. Methods: In total, 752 carotid revascularizations (58.2% carotid artery stenting and 41.8% c…