International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-09-05DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05227-1
Natalia Mysiak, Agata Staniewska, Beata Szukay, Krzysztof Tojek, Jacek Budzyński
{"title":"Prognostic value of body composition parameters by computed tomography in patients with lower extremity arterial disease: a single-center retrospective-prospective analysis.","authors":"Natalia Mysiak, Agata Staniewska, Beata Szukay, Krzysztof Tojek, Jacek Budzyński","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05227-1","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05227-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In this study, we examine the associations between cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of skeletal muscle (SM), subcutaneous, visceral, and total adipose tissue (SAT, VAT, and TAT) measured by computed tomography (CT), and clinical outcomes in patients with lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Images obtained by lower extremity CT arteriography in 177 consecutive LEAD patients were retrospectively reviewed. The CSAs of SM, SAT, VAT, and TAT were determined at various body levels using OsiriX software. The outcomes measured were: target lesion revascularization (TLR), leg amputation, and composite endpoints.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A high prevalence of sarcopenia (45.2%), low SAT (48.0%), high VAT (44.6%), and high TAT (55.4%) was found among the patients studied. Patients who underwent leg revascularization had a lower SAT CSA at the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae (L3, L4), thigh, and calf compared to those who did not undergo vascular intervention. Compared to patients without a major adverse cardiovascular and limb event (MACLE), those with a MACLE had lower SM, SAT, VAT, and TAT values. Low SM and SAT CSAs were also associated with risk of TLR, MACLE, symptom severity, and impairment in functional status. These relationships remained statistically significant after adjustment for the presence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, but disappeared after adjusting for smoking.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Low SM and SAT CSAs were related to symptom severity, impairment in functional status, and prognosis. Analysis of body component CSAs by CT seems to be a valuable method of stratifying LEAD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"437-449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142132635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-09-26DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05278-7
Natasha M Svendsen, Jonas P Eiberg, Laurence Rouet, Qasam M Ghulam, Lene T Skovgaard, Magdalena Broda, Alexander Zielinski, Karin Yeung, Ulver S Lorenzen
{"title":"Automated 3D ultrasound bridges the gap between novices and experts in diameter assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.","authors":"Natasha M Svendsen, Jonas P Eiberg, Laurence Rouet, Qasam M Ghulam, Lene T Skovgaard, Magdalena Broda, Alexander Zielinski, Karin Yeung, Ulver S Lorenzen","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05278-7","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05278-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The current management of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) hinges upon assessing diameter using ultrasound (US). Diameter reproducibility with conventional two-dimensional ultrasound (2D-US) is challenging and requires experienced operators. A novel automatic three-dimensional ultrasound (3D-US) system enables on-cart software-assisted diameter estimation (3D-SAUS), potentially facilitating more precise diameter measurements than 2D-US. This study aimed to assess the variance of AAA diameter measurements among US novices and experts by comparing 2D-US with 3D-SAUS in a clinical setting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 580 US scans were scheduled by 29 US operators (13 experts and 16 novices) on 10 patients with AAAs. Experts and novices measured all patients' AAA anterior-posterior (AP) diameters with 2D-US and 3D-SAUS. Outcomes were limits of agreement (LoA) using a mixed-effects model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 564 of 580 planned US scans were performed. 500 US scans were automatically analyzed by the software and included. When using 3D-SAUS instead of 2D-US, novices reduced their LoA from ±16.5% to ±10.2% (P<0.001), reaching the experts' LoA of ±10.5% (P=0.782 for difference). The experts' LoA was ±10.5% for 2D-US and ±9.7% for 3D-SAUS, with no statistically significant difference between the two modalities (P=0.423).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Clinical implementation of the 3D-SAUS demonstrates a substantial reduction in variance in AAA diameter measurements among novice sonographers, surpassing the performance of conventional 2D-US techniques. Additionally, using the 3D-SAUS tool enables novice sonographers to achieve proficiency levels comparable to those of experts employing conventional 2D-US.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"387-393"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mid-term outcomes of sartorius flap reconstruction in groin infection following vascular procedures or intravenous drug injections.","authors":"Nicola Troisi, Giulia Bertagna, Valerio Artini, Patrizia Dalla Caneva, Valentina Scarati, Daniele Adami, Stefano Michelagnoli, Raffaella Berchiolli","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05263-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05263-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In this study, the early and mid-term outcomes of sartorius flap reconstruction after the development of a prior groin infection were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From January 2017 until June 2023, 44 patients from 2 centers in Italy underwent sartorius flap reconstruction after the development of a prior groin infection. Thirty-day outcome measures including major morbidity, amputation-free survival, and mortality were assessed. At 2-year follow-up, estimated outcomes of freedom from hemorrhagic complications, freedom from recurrent infection, freedom from reintervention, and amputation-free survival were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 35 cases (79.5%) a previous vascular procedure was performed, whilst in the remaining 9 cases (20.5%) the patient was an intravenous drug abuser. Thirty-day mortality and major amputation rates were 4.5%, and 2.3%, respectively. Overall 30-day wound healing rate was 56.8% (25 cases). The overall median duration of follow-up was 12 months (IQR 4-24). Complete wound healing was obtained in 36 cases (81.8%) after a median period of 1 month (IQR 1-3). The 2-year Kaplan-Meier estimates of freedom from hemorrhagic complications, freedom from recurrent infection, freedom from reintervention, and amputation-free survival were 82.1%, 70%, 71.9%, and 97.7%, respectively. Multivariate analysis confirmed the association of female sex with recurrent infection (HR 3.4, P=.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Sartorius flap reconstruction after the development of a prior groin infection following vascular procedures or intravenous drug injections yielded acceptable mid-term outcomes in terms of freedom from hemorrhagic complications, and freedom from recurrent infection. Female sex seemed to affect the rate of recurrent infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"378-386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141751621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05260-X
Agata Stanek, Dimitri P Mikhailidis, Kosmas I Paraskevas, Arkadiusz Jawien, Pier Luigi Antignani, Armando Mansilha, Ales Blinc, Pavel Poredoš
{"title":"Specificities of primary and secondary prevention of lower extremity artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus.","authors":"Agata Stanek, Dimitri P Mikhailidis, Kosmas I Paraskevas, Arkadiusz Jawien, Pier Luigi Antignani, Armando Mansilha, Ales Blinc, Pavel Poredoš","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05260-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05260-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) and about 20% of symptomatic patients with LEAD have DM. In subjects with DM, LEAD is a cause of morbidity and mortality. DM typically causes complications in the form of macro- and microangiopathy. In these patients, macroangiopathy manifests as atherosclerosis like in non-diabetic patients. However, its course is accelerated due to accompanying risk factors like hyperlipidemia and hypertension, with cumulative effects. Other factors are also relevant such as inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation, blood rheological properties, hypercoagulability, and factors stimulating vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. Additionally, DM is a risk factor for restenosis and amputation. DM is strongly associated with femoral-popliteal and tibial LEAD, which manifests earlier in patients with DM and may progress more rapidly to critical limb ischemia. Diabetic microangiopathy is characterized by arteriolosclerosis and interstitial fibrosis which additionally affects progression and outcomes of angiopathy of lower limbs. Glycemic control particularly decreases microangiopathic complications, while prevention of macrovascular complications requires treatment of accompanying risk factors like hypertension and dyslipidemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"367-373"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-11DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05216-7
Saaya B Shoraan, Alexander A Gostev, Olesya S Osipova, Alexey V Cheban, Pavel V Ignatenko, Vladimir B Starodubtsev, Andrey A Karpenko
{"title":"Femoro-popliteal bypass versus remote endarterectomy: a propensity matched analysis.","authors":"Saaya B Shoraan, Alexander A Gostev, Olesya S Osipova, Alexey V Cheban, Pavel V Ignatenko, Vladimir B Starodubtsev, Andrey A Karpenko","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05216-7","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05216-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to compare femoropopliteal bypass (FPB) and remote endarterectomy (RE) for long femoropopliteal lesions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single center retrospective propensity matching analysis of the symptomatic patients with long occlusion of the femoro-popliteal segment (>250 mm), who underwent femoro-popliteal bypass above the knee or remote endarterectomy from 2014 to 2020. Primary endpoints: primary patency (PP), secondary patency (SP), target lesion revascularization (TLR). Secondary endpoints: MALE, MACE, clinical improvement and survival.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four hundred patients were divided into two groups: 200 in the FPB group and 200 in the RE group. As a result of propensity score matching, 110 (FPB) and 109 (RE) patients remained. Three-year primary patency rates were 62% for FPB vs. 53% for RE, P=0.16. Secondary patency rates were 84% for FPB vs. 75% for RE, P=0.10. Freedom from TLR were 61% for FPB vs. 71% for RE P=0.21. Survival and amputation-free survival (AFS) also did not differ (93% vs. 94%, P=0.81 and 87% vs. 92%, P=0.19 respectively). Primary patency of the GSV higher than RE (P=0.00) and PTFE (P=0.00). It was established statistically advantages of RE and great saphenous vein (GSV) bypass over a PTFE bypass in SP (P=0.01 P=0.03), TLR (P=0.02 P=0.00) and AFS (P=0.03 P=0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Surgical treatment of long femoropopliteal occlusions with an autovenous bypass or remote endarterectomy showed significantly better results in secondary patency, TLR and AFS than the use of PTFE prostheses. GSV remains the gold standard for femoropopliteal bypass surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"358-366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05141-1
Lianci He, Jianhua Liu, Rong Sun, Li Qiu, Ling Tang, Yuan Gao
{"title":"Risk factors related to venous thromboembolism in pregnant women: a meta-analysis.","authors":"Lianci He, Jianhua Liu, Rong Sun, Li Qiu, Ling Tang, Yuan Gao","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05141-1","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05141-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this paper was to make a preliminary analysis of the risk factors related to venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnant women by Meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>Three databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and The National Library of Medicine (NLM) were systematically searched from their establishment to January 1, 2023, and the obtained data were statistically analyzed using RevMan5.3 software.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A total of 10 studies were included, involving 22 risk factors, of which 16 were included for further analysis. Meta analysis showed that cesarean section (OR=2.05, 95%CI: 1.71, 2.47, P=0.007), gestational diabetes (OR=1.17, 95%CI: 1.09, 1.27, P<0.001), eclampsia or preeclampsia (OR=1.88, 95%CI: 1.42, 2.49, P< 0.001), obesity (OR=1.19, 95%CI: 1.04, 1.86, P=0.028), twin or multiple pregnancy (OR=2.34, 95%CI: 1.46, 3.76, P<0.001), chronic heart disease (OR=3.59, 95%CI: 3.28, 3.92, P<0.001), and blood transfusion history (OR=3.20, 95%CI: 2.78, 3.68, P<0.001) were risk factors for VTE in pregnant women.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Existing evidence suggests that cesarean section, gestational diabetes, eclampsia or preeclampsia, obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>), twin or multiple pregnancy, chronic heart disease, and blood transfusion history may be risk factors for VTE in pregnant women. In clinical practice, the evaluation and management of VTE should be strengthened, and a model for clinical prediction of VTE can be established to provide a reference for the prevention of VTE.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"323-330"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-06-12DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05170-8
Maxim E Shaydakov, Jose A Diaz, Bo Eklöf, Fedor Lurie
{"title":"Venous valve hypoxia as a possible mechanism of deep vein thrombosis: a scoping review.","authors":"Maxim E Shaydakov, Jose A Diaz, Bo Eklöf, Fedor Lurie","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05170-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05170-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The pathogenesis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been explained by an interplay between a changed blood composition, vein wall alteration, and blood flow abnormalities. A comprehensive investigation of these components of DVT pathogenesis has substantially promoted our understanding of thrombogenesis in the venous system. Meanwhile, the process of DVT initiation remains obscure. This systematic review aims to collect, analyze, and synthesize the published evidence to propose hypoxia as a possible trigger of DVT.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>An exhaustive literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databased including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies pertinent to the research hypothesis. The search was aimed at exploring the connection between hypoxia, reoxygenation, and the initiation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The following key words were used: \"deep vein thrombosis,\" \"venous thrombosis,\" \"venous thromboembolism,\" \"hypoxia,\" \"reoxygenation,\" \"venous valve,\" and \"venous endothelium.\" Reviews, case reports, editorials, and letters were excluded.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Based on the systematic search outcome, 156 original papers relevant to the issue were selected for detailed review. These studies encompassed a range of experimental and observational clinical research, focusing on various aspects of DVT, including the anatomical, physiological, and cellular bases of the disease. A number of studies suggested limitations in the traditional understanding of Virchow's triad as an acceptable explanation for DVT initiation. Emerging evidence points to more complex interactions and additional factors that may be critical in the early stages of thrombogenesis. The role of venous valves has been recognized but remains underappreciated, with several studies indicating that these sites may act as primary loci for thrombus formation. A collection of studies describes the effects of hypoxia on venous endothelial cells at the cellular and molecular levels. Hypoxia influences several pathways that regulate endothelial cell permeability, inflammatory response, and procoagulation activity, underpinning the endothelial dysfunction noted in DVT.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Hypoxia of the venous valve may serve as an independent hypothesis to outline the DVT triggering process. Further research projects in this field may discover new molecular pathways responsible for the disease and suggest new therapeutic targets.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"309-322"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141305893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05143-5
Ahmet K Bozkurt, Ozan O Balkanay, Rasit Dinc
{"title":"Comparative analysis of VenaBlock and VenaSeal Systems for catheter-guided endovenous cyanoacrylate closure in treating chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremity: effectiveness and feasibility.","authors":"Ahmet K Bozkurt, Ozan O Balkanay, Rasit Dinc","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05143-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05143-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cyanoacrylate adhesive closure (CAC) systems are widely used to treat varicose veins. In terms of efficacy and safety, these nonthermal, non-tumescent methods are noninferior to endovenous thermal ablation techniques. However, no published studies have compared products that use CAC systems. VenaSeal<sup>®</sup> (Medtronic, Santa Rosa, CA, USA) and VenaBlock<sup>®</sup> (Invamed) are the most commonly used CAC-based products worldwide. This study aimed to focus on the efficacy of these two commonly used products, with little emphasis on safety. Published full-text articles on the VenaBlock<sup>®</sup> and VenaSeal<sup>®</sup> systems were searched. Data for each product were evaluated by comparing them with each other in terms of effectiveness. In total, 1882 extremities from 11 studies using VenaBlock<sup>®</sup> and 524 extremities from eight studies using VenaSeal<sup>®</sup> were included and compared. Both devices were effective, and their cumulative recanalization-free survival rates were similar (P=0.188) at the 6-, 12-, 24-, 36-, and 60-month follow-ups. Both products improved the venous clinical severity score (VCSS) and quality of life (QoL) scores. VenaBlock<sup>®</sup> and VenaSeal<sup>®</sup> are effective in terms of cumulative recanalization-free survival rates, and no significant difference was found between the two groups (P=0.188). Both significantly improve the VCSS and QoL scores. CAC is feasible for the treatment of varicose veins.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"331-341"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-22DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05228-3
Filipa Jácome, Tiago Costa-Pereira, Ana Dionísio, Joel Sousa, Andreia Coelho, Armando Mansilha
{"title":"Contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid stenosis: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Filipa Jácome, Tiago Costa-Pereira, Ana Dionísio, Joel Sousa, Andreia Coelho, Armando Mansilha","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05228-3","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05228-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to provide an overview on contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid artery stenosis. A comprehensive literature search was performed to identify and categorize open surgery intervention techniques for the management of carotid artery stenosis, focusing on the benefits and drawbacks of each technique. Five surgical techniques for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) have been described: CEA with primary closure, CEA with patch closure, CEA by eversion technique, CEA by modified eversion technique and CEA by partial eversion. Evidence has reported significantly higher rates of perioperative complications after CEA with primary closure, including 30-days stroke rate and late restenosis. Although more recent techniques have been reported to provide superior outcomes, electing the best surgical technique is still a matter of debate. Also, CEA using a mini-skin incision has been associated to lower risk of cranial/cervical nerve injury and shorter length of hospital stay. The selection of the surgical intervention should be tailored and have into consideration individual patient characteristics, clinical considerations, surgeon preference and surgical team expertise. Further large-scale randomized clinical trials are needed to support more robust decisions on the choice of contemporary open surgical approaches to manage carotid stenosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"348-357"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
International AngiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-24DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05241-6
Pavel Poredoš, Kosmas I Paraskevas, Dimitri P Mikhailidis, Agata Stanek, Arkadiusz Jawien, Pier Luigi Antignani, Ales Blinc
{"title":"Specificities of primary and secondary prevention of lower extremity artery disease: introduction to a series of reviews.","authors":"Pavel Poredoš, Kosmas I Paraskevas, Dimitri P Mikhailidis, Agata Stanek, Arkadiusz Jawien, Pier Luigi Antignani, Ales Blinc","doi":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05241-6","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0392-9590.24.05241-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article briefly discusses the risk factors for the development of lower extremity artery disease, namely smoking, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia and hypertension. Each of these risk factors will be discussed in detail in forthcoming articles of the journal.</p>","PeriodicalId":13709,"journal":{"name":"International Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"374-377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141751632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}