Vascular
Conference Coverage
Study identifies SSI risk factors after open LEB
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Patients who had an SSI were more than three times more likely to have a major amputation and more than five times more likely to...
From the Journals
AAA screening showed no mortality reduction in new trial
New trial shows screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in older men does not appear to have a significant effect on overall mortality, in...
Conference Coverage
Midterm results of thoracic stenting for acute type B dissection promising
LAS VEGAS – Patients with acute, complicated type B aortic dissections are reported to have a greater than 50% likelihood of dying from their...
Conference Coverage
Fast-Track EVAR protocol shown safe, effective, and cheaper
LAS VEGAS – A “fast-track” stenting method for endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) enabled patients to be treated safely and...
News
Benefits of early endovascular thrombectomy outlined in five trials
Key clinical point: Endovascular thrombectomy started within 7.3 hours of symptom onset for large-vessel ischemic stroke produces better outcomes...
Conference Coverage
Blacks found to have higher amputation rates than whites
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Disparities in amputation rates suggest a need to address access to care and improve communication and education with regard to...
Point/Counterpoint
Should clopidogrel be discontinued prior to open vascular procedures?
Commentary
The new NOACs are generally the best bet
Commentary
Commentary: INR instability in the NOAC era
News
Vascular surgeons assisting nonvascular colleagues require depth/breadth of experience
Vascular surgeons called upon to provide intraoperative assistance should be prepared to undertake a wide range of repairs.
News
NSQIP Study: Symptomatic AAAs have a twofold increased periop mortality risk over asymptomatic
In their large database study, Dr. Peter A. Soden and his colleagues found that outcomes for the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms were...