Volume 8 - Issue 7 - July 2011
Case Report and Brief Review »
Thromboangitis Obliterans Associated with Cannabis Use: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Background. Thromboangitis obliterans (TAO or Buerger's Disease) is most commonly associated with tobacco exposure. A similar cannabis induced form of thromboangitis obliterans has been suggested in the literature. Unfortunately, most patients reported in the literature with radiologic evidence of thromboangitis obliterans and cannabis exposure are noted to have concomitant exposure to tobacco. This confounds the results and questions the validity of true thromboangitis obliterans secondary to cannabis.
Original Research »
Lessons Learned from the Case Series of Carotid Artery Stenting in a Community Hospital
Abstract
Background. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is evolving as a less invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to treat patients with carotid artery stenosis at high surgical risk. However, little is known about the quality and safety of CAS in a relatively low volume, community hospital setting, especially when used as an alternative to CEA for high-risk surgical candidates.
Case Report »
Entrapment of Micropuncture Sheath: A Re-access Complication with a StarClose Vascular Closure Device
Abstract
The majority of interventional procedures require access via the femoral artery. A variety of closure devices have been developed to facilitate access site management and early ambulation. The StarClose™ Vascular Closure System (Abbott Vascular, Abbott Park, Illinois), which features a nitinol clip, has received approval for repuncture and reclosure in patients undergoing percutaneous catheterization procedures. We report a case of entrapment of a micropuncture vascular sheath into a previously placed StarClose™ device and its successful retrieval.
Vascular Spotlight »
UC Davis Vascular Center Spotlight with Professor David L. Dawson, MD
Tell us about the UC Davis Vascular Center’s interdisciplinary approach to treating peripheral vascular disease.
The UC Davis Vascular Center provides total vascular care. Ours is a multidisciplinary center, integrating the services of all specialists and subspecialists involved in diagnosing and treating any form of blood-vessel disease—from varicose veins to complex vascular disorders. Teams work together during clinic visits and procedures to provide the best care for patients with vascular disease or injury.
