Venous Thrombo-embolism prophylaxis: Intermittent pneumatic compression
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 4 Author(s): Mehmet Kurtoglu , Emre Sivrikoz Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the most preventable cause of hospital deaths in Europe. Autopsy-proven fatal pulmonary emboli were found in 2.5% of 200 hospitalized medical patients followed-up prospectively. The number of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) related deaths throughout the Europe (543,454) is more than double the amount of deaths attributed to AIDS, breast cancer, prostate cancer and transport accidents combined (209,926). Only 58.5% of surgical patients and 39.5% of medical patients ...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
What is the relationship between chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis?
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 4 Author(s): Marian Simka Although most of the research on multiple sclerosis was focused on its autoimmune aspects, researchers were also considering the roles of other factors, including vascular background of the disease. The idea that multiple sclerosis might be caused by stenoses of the veins draining the brain and spinal cord (the so-called chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency), is currently hotly debated by scientific community. Despite conflicting reports, chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency seems to be a real cli...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Recurrence of venous leg ulceration
In conclusion, this is the first study summarising high-level evidence with regard to VLU recurrence demonstrating a tendency that even after several years recurrence rates still increase. The results of this study, high recurrence rates indicate the need for new strategies after a VLU has healed. (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm dilation ratio (AADR): A different measurement technique for intervention
Conclusion Study suggests a lower threshold for female population that do not meet the interventional size. AADR≤2.8 could be a reasonable criteria for intervention irrespective of the aneurysm size. AADR can assist in doubtful or borderline scenarios, especially during the management of symptomatic patients as higher AADR>2.8 warrants an immediate operation. Finally, the AADR can be important in less privileged centres where ultrasonography (USS) and not repeated CT scan is permissible. (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Latest developments in antithrombotic therapy in patients with lower extremity arterial disease
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): M. Beatrice Forte , Cecilia Becattini , Giancarlo Agnelli Lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) is one of the manifestations of systemic atherosclerosis causing the narrowing in the vessels of the lower limbs. Clinically it can go from an asymptomatic plaque to intermittent claudication to critical limb ischemia, the most severe clinical manifestation. LEAD is associated with increased risk of other cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. The treatment of LEAD consists mainly in revascula...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Management of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): Axel C. Matzdorff , David Green Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients is a common and severe clinical problem. The incidence of VTE has been rising as the number of cancer patients increases. Because the pathophysiology of thrombosis is multifactorial, there is no ‘one fits all’ prophylaxis or treatment. Thromboprophylaxis with a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended for hospitalized cancer patients unless contraindicated. However, thromboprophylaxis is not customarily advised for ambulatory cance...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Real risks and benefits of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in men
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): Lucinda Frank , Jonothan J. Earnshaw Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is responsible for the premature death of more than 4000 men per year in England and Wales (Anjum et al., 2012 [1]). The condition is appropriate for screening, with, the aim to prevent premature death from AAA rupture. Screening is the investigation of people for an, otherwise unsuspected condition. Screening for many diseases is currently popular among the lay, press, on the basis that prevention of a serious condition is better than cure. Yet a...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Nordic Walking: More effective than standard exercise programmes for claudicants?
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): C.E. Oakley , C.L. Spafford , J.D. Beard (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Review of randomized controlled trials comparing endovenous thermal and chemical ablation
Conclusion Based on the presented RCT's with caveats mentioned in the paper, the differences between modern open surgery and the new endovenous procedures are insignificant and no treatment modality can be recommended as superior to another. Nevertheless it is established that chemical ablation is the cheapest, but redo-treatment is more frequent related to recurrence. (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Endovascular techniques for the treatment of chronic insufficiency of the lower limb׳s superficial venous system
Publication date: Available online 30 April 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine Author(s): Miloš D. Pavlović , Sanja Schuller-Petrović Endovenous procedures have nowadays mostly replaced classic surgery in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency. Over the past 15 years substantial evidence has accumulated for two thermal endovenous procedures (endovenous laser ablation and radiofrequency segmental ablation) and novel methods has been developing with the aim to make the treatments even simpler, safer but equally efficacious as the well established thermal methods. Here we have reviewed principles and...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contemporary treatment of Popliteal Artery Entrapment syndrome
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Luca di Marzo , Luigi Venturini (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Treatment of varicose veins
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Torsten Willenberg 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. (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Post Ablation Superficial Thrombus Extension (PASTE) as a consequence of endovenous ablation. An up-to-date review
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Fausto Passariello After any kind of endovenous ablation, including Laser, RF and chemical ablation, it is common to find a floating thrombus, extending from the termination of the greater saphenous vein (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 di...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
How to choose the proper dressing in venous leg ulcers care
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Tanja Planinsek Rucigaj Ulcus cruris 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 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 u...
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Diffuse aneurysmal disease – A review
We present an illustrative case of a patient discovered to have aneurysmal disease in the aortic, peripheral, cerebral, and coronary vascular territories and review the available literature. We use this case to share insights into the diagnosis and management of this condition, and also to propose a rational diagnostic approach for similar patients. (Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine)
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
