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Optimal Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Flow Volume for Cardiovascular Safety
August 20, 2020

AVFs have become the gold standard for patients with chronic renal failure who require chronic hemodialysis since 1966 when Brescia and associates constructed a fistula between the radial artery and the cephalic vein. It carries lower infection…

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Predictive Utility of Preoperative NT-proBNP Levels on Cardiovascular Outcomes of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
August 19, 2020

Non-cardiac vascular surgery (NCVS) possesses an elevated risk of peri-procedural complications.1,2 Approximately 1 in every 5 patients will experience a myocardial infarction (MI) or death in 18 months after any vascular surgery.…

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Preliminary Cost Estimates of Edetate Disodium Infusions for Critical Limb Ischemia in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
July 08, 2020

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects approximately 8.5 million Americans over the age of 40 years and 202 million people worldwide.1 Patients with diabetes and PAD represent a high-risk subgroup with worse clinical outcomes.2,3…

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Endovascular Revascularization of Native Arteries After Bypass Graft Failure in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
June 09, 2020

Continuous advances in endovascular techniques and equipment have increased the therapeutic options for patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI). The treatment of such patients is no longer limited by the TASC II guidelines.1…

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Treatment of Common Femoral Artery Lesions Involving the Superficial and Profunda Femoral Artery Bifurcation: Is the Snow Too Melted to Plow With New Endovascular Devices?
May 15, 2020
Herein, we have reported two cases at high risk for surgical CFE treated respectively with directional atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy, with good clinical success both in short- and long-term follow-up.
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The Better Treatment Option in Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism — Comparison of Methods: A Meta-Analysis Strategy
April 22, 2020
To identify the best therapeutic approach in acute massive pulmonary embolism, we reviewed the literature in order to compare 3 interventional options in a meta-analysis, reviewing 30-day mortality and significant bleeding.
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High Prevalence of Asymptomatic Ischemia-Producing Coronary Stenosis in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: Anatomic and Functional Assessment With Coronary CT-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve (FFRCT)
March 12, 2020
CLI patients with no cardiac history undergoing limb salvage surgery have a high prevalence of asymptomatic ischemia-producing coronary stenosis which may put them at increased risk, and pre-operative diagnosis with FFRCT may increase focus on peri…
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Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: Safety and Efficacy
March 09, 2020
Golamari and colleagues assessed the applicability of catheter-directed thrombolysis in submassive pulmonary embolism in a community hospital setting. 
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Endovascular Repair of Aorto-Enteric Fistulae as a Definitive Treatment Strategy
March 06, 2020
Aorto-enteric fistula (AEF) is defined as a communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. AEF is either primary or secondary.1 Primary AEF is a communication between the aorta and the GI tract due to one of a long list of…
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Effect of Home-Based Exercise Training on Plasma Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Ankle-Brachial Index in Patients With Mild Peripheral Artery Disease: A Pilot Study
December 03, 2019
Nurgroho and colleagues describe how home-based exercise training improved VEGF level and ABI in patients with PAD.
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Acoustic Pulse Thrombolysis Treatment Strategies for Acute Limb Ischemia: An Observational Single-Center Study
November 04, 2019
Estes and colleagues report a single-center observational experience in patients presenting with acute limb ischemia and undergoing APT.
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