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View article: Unveiling the influence of lateralized carotid artery revascularization on cognitive function: a comparative analysis
Unveiling the influence of lateralized carotid artery revascularization on cognitive function: a comparative analysis Open
Objective To investigate and compare the changes in cognitive function after carotid artery revascularization surgery on different sides. Methods From April 2019 to April 2021, patients with ≥70% carotid artery stenosis who were treated wi…
View article: Global, regional, national burden of peripheral artery disease in elderly patients from 1990 to 2021, with projections of incidence to 2035: a cross-sectional study of the global burden of disease study 2021
Global, regional, national burden of peripheral artery disease in elderly patients from 1990 to 2021, with projections of incidence to 2035: a cross-sectional study of the global burden of disease study 2021 Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of lower extremities peripheral artery disease from 1990 to 2021 and forecast for 2050: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2021 global burden of disease study
Global, regional, and national burden of lower extremities peripheral artery disease from 1990 to 2021 and forecast for 2050: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2021 global burden of disease study Open
Background: Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents a critical global health challenge, with rising burden due to population aging and increasing prevalence of risk factors. While previous Global Burden of Disease (GBD) …
View article: Predictors of one-year clinically driven revascularization following endovascular treatment of isolated atherosclerotic popliteal artery lesions
Predictors of one-year clinically driven revascularization following endovascular treatment of isolated atherosclerotic popliteal artery lesions Open
Isolated atherosclerotic popliteal artery lesions (IAPAL) commonly require interventional treatment. This study aimed to develop a prediction model using procedure-related variables for one-year clinically driven target lesion revasculariz…
View article: S.M.A.R.T. Flex vascular stent system in femoropopliteal arteries: 18-month result of a real-world registry
S.M.A.R.T. Flex vascular stent system in femoropopliteal arteries: 18-month result of a real-world registry Open
View article: Risk Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Patients
Risk Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Patients Open
CLTI markedly worsens patients' QoL, with WIfI stage playing a crucial role in determining outcomes.
View article: Combined chocolate drug-coatedballoon treatment of femoropopliteal artery lesions in patients with Rutherford Grade 3–6
Combined chocolate drug-coatedballoon treatment of femoropopliteal artery lesions in patients with Rutherford Grade 3–6 Open
Summary: Background: To investigate the efficacy of Chocolate balloon use as an adjunct to drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty for the treatment of femoropopliteal lesions. Patients and methods: This retrospective study was performed wit…
View article: First‐in‐Man Study of a Novel Peripheral Plaque Atherectomy Device
First‐in‐Man Study of a Novel Peripheral Plaque Atherectomy Device Open
This first‐in‐man (FIM) study evaluated the feasibility and safety of a new peripheral plaque atherectomy system in patients with symptomatic lower extremity artery disease (LEAD). Ten patients with symptomatic LEAD (Rutherford class 2–5) …
View article: Long-term survival and cerebrovascular events after carotid artery stenting in patients with chronic kidney disease
Long-term survival and cerebrovascular events after carotid artery stenting in patients with chronic kidney disease Open
Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs) due to chronic systemic inflammation. This study aimed to estimate perioperative and long-term outcomes in Chinese patients undergoing carotid arter…
View article: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Mid‐Term Outcomes of Atherectomy, Drug‐Coating Balloon Angioplasty, and Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty for Isolated Atherosclerotic Popliteal Artery Lesions
A Retrospective Comparative Study of Mid‐Term Outcomes of Atherectomy, Drug‐Coating Balloon Angioplasty, and Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty for Isolated Atherosclerotic Popliteal Artery Lesions Open
We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 217 consecutive Chinese patients with isolated atherosclerotic popliteal artery lesions treated with atherectomy technique, DCB, and plain old balloon angioplasty from August 2017 to August …
View article: Invasive treatment for extracranial carotid artery aneurysm: a single-center case series and literature review
Invasive treatment for extracranial carotid artery aneurysm: a single-center case series and literature review Open
The current invasive treatments for ECAA mainly include open surgery, endovascular treatment, and hybrid treatment, and they all appear to be safe and effective.
View article: Early outcomes of drug-coated balloon angioplasty of infrapopliteal lesions in diabetic foot
Early outcomes of drug-coated balloon angioplasty of infrapopliteal lesions in diabetic foot Open
PURPOSE: To evaluate 6-month outcomes of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty of infrapopliteal lesions in patients with diabetic foot. METHODS: We analyzed 6-month follow-up data from the prospective PRIME-WIFI study with 203 consecutive…
View article: Outcomes of covered stents versus bare-metal stents for subclavian artery occlusive disease
Outcomes of covered stents versus bare-metal stents for subclavian artery occlusive disease Open
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of covered stents and bare-metal stents in the endovascular treatment of subclavian artery occlusive disease. Methods Between January 2014 and December 2020, 161 patients (112 males) underwent ste…
View article: The study on the risk factors of restenosis after superficial femoral artery stenting
The study on the risk factors of restenosis after superficial femoral artery stenting Open
Endovascular treatment is a universal and effective treatment for superficial femoral artery (SFA) stenosis. However, the high incidence of in-stent restenosis (ISR) after stent implantation is a major limitation for the long-term efficacy…
View article: Sex differences in arterial identity correlate with neointimal hyperplasia after balloon injury
Sex differences in arterial identity correlate with neointimal hyperplasia after balloon injury Open
View article: Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem-Cell-Derived Smooth Muscle Cells Increase Angiogenesis to Treat Hindlimb Ischemia
Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem-Cell-Derived Smooth Muscle Cells Increase Angiogenesis to Treat Hindlimb Ischemia Open
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) represent an innovative, somatic cell-derived, easily obtained and renewable stem cell source without considerable ethical issues. iPSC and their derived cells may have enhanced therapeutic and transla…
View article: Loss of endothelial glucocorticoid receptor promotes angiogenesis via upregulation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Loss of endothelial glucocorticoid receptor promotes angiogenesis via upregulation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway Open
View article: Inhibition of T-Cells by Cyclosporine A Reduces Macrophage Accumulation to Regulate Venous Adaptive Remodeling and Increase Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Inhibition of T-Cells by Cyclosporine A Reduces Macrophage Accumulation to Regulate Venous Adaptive Remodeling and Increase Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation Open
Objective: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis, but the primary success rate of AVF remains poor. Successful AVF maturation requires vascular wall thickening and outward remodeling. A key factor …
View article: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Smooth Muscle Cells Increase Angiogenesis and Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Smooth Muscle Cells Increase Angiogenesis and Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing Open
Aim: To assess the potential of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived smooth muscle cells (hiPSC-SMC) to accelerate diabetic wound healing. Methods: hiPSC-SMC were embedded in 3D collagen scaffolds and cultured in vi…
View article: Drug‐Coated Balloon Angioplasty and Debulking for the Treatment of Femoropopliteal In‐Stent Restenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Drug‐Coated Balloon Angioplasty and Debulking for the Treatment of Femoropopliteal In‐Stent Restenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
The purpose of this article was to compare the efficiency and safety of drug‐coated balloon angioplasty (DCB) and atherectomy with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in patients with femoropopliteal in‐stent restenosis (ISR). Pubm…
View article: Programmed Death Ligand-1 Regulates T Cells and M2 Macrophages to Control Wall Thickening During Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Programmed Death Ligand-1 Regulates T Cells and M2 Macrophages to Control Wall Thickening During Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation Open
View article: Molecular targets for improving arteriovenous fistula maturation and patency
Molecular targets for improving arteriovenous fistula maturation and patency Open
The increasing prevalence of chronic and end-stage renal disease creates an increased need for reliable vascular access, and although arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred mode of hemodialysis access, 60% fail to mature and only 5…
View article: An infant case of renovascular hypertension in moyamoya disease treated by angioplasty
An infant case of renovascular hypertension in moyamoya disease treated by angioplasty Open
Here we report the treatment experience of an 18-month-old female infant case of renovascular hypertension due to moyamoya disease by angioplasty. Although renal blood flow was recovered immediately after operation, 12 months follow-up fou…
View article: Comparison of therapeutic effects between open surgery and endovascular therapy for juxtarenal aortic occlusion
Comparison of therapeutic effects between open surgery and endovascular therapy for juxtarenal aortic occlusion Open
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of surgical bypass and endovascular therapy for juxtarenal abdominal aortic occlusion. METHODS: Data of 37 patients treated with open arterial bypass surgery or endovascular therapy for juxtarenal ab…