{"title":"Venous stenting after deep venous thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy: A systematic review","authors":"P. Eijgenraam, H. Cate, A. T. Cate-Hoek","doi":"10.1016/J.RVM.2014.03.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RVM.2014.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"291 1","pages":"88-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75198186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Chessman, Sangram Patil, A. Hassouna, James Kirk
{"title":"Shunt use in carotid endarterectomy: A devastating complication","authors":"R. Chessman, Sangram Patil, A. Hassouna, James Kirk","doi":"10.1016/J.RVM.2014.07.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RVM.2014.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"15 1","pages":"103-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74112891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Ayad, P. Batista, A. Whisenhunt, D. Salvatore, B. Abai, P. Dimuzio
{"title":"Endovascular treatment of celiac axis aneurysm with a covered stent: Case presentation and review of the literature","authors":"M. Ayad, P. Batista, A. Whisenhunt, D. Salvatore, B. Abai, P. Dimuzio","doi":"10.1016/J.RVM.2014.03.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RVM.2014.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"68 1","pages":"83-87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83866461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert Chessman, Sangramsingh Patil, Ashraf Hassouna, James Kirk
{"title":"Shunt use in carotid endarterectomy: A devastating complication","authors":"Robert Chessman, Sangramsingh Patil, Ashraf Hassouna, James Kirk","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.07.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Shunt practice in Carotid Endarterectomy<span> (CEA) surgery is a grey area. There have been few reports of complications with the use of shunts and there is no clear evidence as to whether they are beneficial to the patient. We present a case of proximal dissection of the carotid artery<span><span> caused by a shunt leading to permanent brain damage complicated by intra-operative and post-operative haemodynamic instability. We also conducted a short survey among UK vascular surgeons which revealed a variation in shunt use and diverse complications. This case report aims to highlight a devastating </span>shunt complication in CEA surgery and the necessity for further research into the routine use of shunts in CEA surgery.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 3","pages":"Pages 103-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.07.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91682598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariana Estrelinha , Irene Hinterseher , Helena Kuivaniemi
{"title":"Gene expression studies in human abdominal aortic aneurysm","authors":"Mariana Estrelinha , Irene Hinterseher , Helena Kuivaniemi","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.02.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), defined as a dilatation of the aorta (>3</span> <span><span><span><span>cm) below the renal arteries, has a complex etiology and it is associated with a risk of rupture. Surgical repair, open or endovascular, is the only available </span>treatment option. Genome-wide studies using microarrays with the purpose of identifying mRNAs and </span>microRNAs<span><span><span><span> involved in the pathogenesis of AAA have been published recently. They provided strong evidence that genes involved in immune and inflammatory pathways and a wide range of other biological functions, such as calcium signaling, </span>cell adhesion or regulation of </span>apoptosis differ in expression when comparing </span>aortic tissue taken from AAA and non-aneurysmal controls. MicroRNAs that </span></span>control gene expression<span> were also found to be up or down regulated providing a potential mechanism for differences in mRNA levels in the AAA tissue. Future studies to confirm these findings and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of pathophysiology are needed to develop better diagnostic tests, using biomarkers, and to identify new therapeutic targets for AAA.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 3","pages":"Pages 77-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.02.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91682600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glue for superficial venous ablation","authors":"A. Coupland, G. Stansby","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Varicose veins of the leg are a common clinical presentation. Management has progressed from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques<span>. This paper reviews the introduction of minimally invasive cyanoacrylate ablation.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Medline and EMBASE were searched using combined search terms ‘cyanoacrylates’, ‘varicose veins’, ‘varicosis’, ‘vein’ and ‘animal’.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Cyanoacrylate is commonly used as an embolising agent in various anatomical locations. Its use is expanding and animal studies have demonstrated promising results for use in superficial venous ablation. Human studies are currently small but also demonstrate positive results with few complications or side effects.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Larger observational studies are required to demonstrate efficacy and future randomised controlled trials<span> are required to directly compare venous treatment methods.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 3","pages":"Pages 98-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.04.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76620491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of varicose veins","authors":"Torsten Willenberg","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Main current treatment options for varicose veins will be commented. Minimal invasive modalities have been established recently, conventional surgery is not the standard treatment anymore. The armamentarium to treat varicose veins has enriched enormously, different treatment options should be tailored for the individual patient. Representative cases will be discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 67-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74336527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to choose the proper dressing in venous leg ulcers care","authors":"Tanja Planinsek Rucigaj","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2013.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rvm.2013.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ulcus cruris<span> is a very important health, social and economic problem in society. Different physicians and nurses everyday in their work are involved in this problem. When treating this kind of chronic wound it is necessary to know the characteristic healing mechanism of the wound, so that the right treatment<span> can be chosen. There are many wound dressings at our disposal today; depending on their characteristic we can choose the right one, which at a lesser duration of time and with low costs will lead us to healing of the wound at home.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 58-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2013.12.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81897131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Green , D.A. Sidloff , P.W. Stather , M.J. Bown , R.D. Sayers , E. Choke
{"title":"Endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair: Current status","authors":"N. Green , D.A. Sidloff , P.W. Stather , M.J. Bown , R.D. Sayers , E. Choke","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2013.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rvm.2013.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Since the introduction in 1991 of endovascular aortic aneurysm<span> repair (EVAR), through its evolution from a straight graft system to modular component systems with supported prostheses, endoleak has been its Achilles heel. Defined as continued perfusion of the aneurysm sac in spite of endograft deployment and associated with sac expansion, re-intervention and the risk of rupture, here in this review we discuss the different types of endoleak and current evidence regarding its management.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 43-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2013.11.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90247394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post Ablation Superficial Thrombus Extension (PASTE) as a consequence of endovenous ablation. An up-to-date review","authors":"Fausto Passariello","doi":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>After any kind of endovenous ablation, including Laser, RF and chemical ablation, it is common to find a floating </span>thrombus<span>, extending from the termination of the greater saphenous vein<span> (GSV) and in continuity with the closure in the treated GSV. Post Ablation Superficial Thrombus Extension (PASTE) is not a DVT, differing from the spontaneous floating thrombus in several features. Though isolated reports of thromboembolism, PASTE is not evolutive and requires only a planned monitoring at 1 week, generally disappearing spontaneously at 2 weeks.</span></span></p><p>Some parameters can influence thrombosis extension in the saphenous femoral junction (SFJ) as the male gender and the distance of the device tip from the SFJ. Superficial epigastric vein is generally preserved in endovenous ablation (EVA) procedures in order to insure a distance to the SFJ and a washing vessel mechanism.</p><p>Washing vessels date long before and were used in the treatment of the shorter saphenous vein. PASTE is a provoked thrombosis and also an answer to a planned injury, occurring in a well defined starting moment. EVA procedures are widely applied in the human, thus they are a very big source of observations to study the evolution of thrombosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101091,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Vascular Medicine","volume":"2 2","pages":"Pages 62-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.rvm.2014.01.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86610004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}