The relation of red blood cell fatty acids with vascular stiffness, cardiac structure and left ventricular function: The Framingham Heart Study
In conclusion, in our cross-sectional community-based study, we found several associations consistent with the notion of protective effects of omega-3 and linoleic acid. The clinical significance of these modest associations remains to be elucidated. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - February 26, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kaess, B. M., Harris, W. S., Lacey, S., Larson, M. G., Hamburg, N. M., Vita, J. A., Robins, S. J., Benjamin, E. J., Mitchell, G. F., Vasan, R. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A new look
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Source: Vascular Medicine - February 26, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gornik, H. L. Tags: February 2015 20 (1) Editorial Source Type: research
Message from the President
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Society for Vascular Medicine Communication Page Source Type: research
Acknowledgments 2014
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: List of Reviewers Source Type: research
Carotid artery disease
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ratchford, E. V., Evans, N. S. Tags: Vascular Disease Patient Information Source Type: research
Pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery following ankle arthroscopy
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kwon, J. N., Lee, S. Y., Kim, Y. M. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Graft angulation due to the shortening of a body stature - An (un)predictable late complication of axillobifemoral bypass grafting
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pejkić, S., Ilić, N., Dragaš, M., Dimić, A., Končar, I., Marković, M. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Sterile granuloma following transradial catheterization
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Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hermany, P. L., Shafi, I., Bashir, R. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical utility of cerebral angiography in the preoperative assessment of endocarditis
Cerebral angiography is an invasive procedure utilized without supporting guidelines in preoperative evaluations of infective endocarditis (IE). It is used to identify mycotic intracranial aneurysm, which is suspected to increase the risk of intracranial bleeding during cardiac surgery. Our objectives were to: (1) assess the utility of cerebral angiography by determining which subset of IE patients benefit from its performance; and (2) identify clinical and noninvasive screening tests that can preclude the need for invasive cerebral angiography. Retrospective analysis was performed of all patients treated surgically for IE...
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Monteleone, P. P., Shrestha, N. K., Jacob, J., Gordon, S. M., Fraser, T. G., Rehm, S. J., Bajzer, C. T., Kapadia, S. R., Pettersson, G. B., Lytle, B. W., Blackstone, E. H., Shishehbor, M. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Contemporary outcomes with percutaneous vascular interventions for peripheral critical limb ischemia in those with and without poly-vascular disease
In conclusion, from examination of this large, multicenter, multi-specialist practice registry, patients with polyvascular disease had higher 6-month mortality than PAD patients, but this was not a factor in 6-month limb amputation outcomes. This study also underscores that PAD patients still lag in cardioprotective medication use as compared with polyvascular patients. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Krishnamurthy, V., Munir, K., Rectenwald, J. E., Mansour, A., Hans, S., Eliason, J. L., Escobar, G. A., Gallagher, K. A., Grossman, P. M., Gurm, H. S., Share, D. A., Henke, P. K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Development of administrative data algorithms to identify patients with critical limb ischemia
Administrative data have been used to identify patients with various diseases, yet no prior study has determined the utility of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)-based codes to identify CLI patients. CLI cases (n=126), adjudicated by a vascular specialist, were carefully defined and enrolled in a hospital registry. Controls were frequency matched to cases on age, sex and admission date in a 2:1 ratio. ICD-9-CM codes for all patients were extracted. Algorithms were developed using frequency distributions of these codes, risk factors and procedures prevalent in CLI. Th...
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Bekwelem, W., Bengtson, L. G., Oldenburg, N. C., Winden, T. J., Keo, H. H., Hirsch, A. T., Duval, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Short-term treatment with a novel HIF-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (GSK1278863) failed to improve measures of performance in subjects with claudication-limited peripheral artery disease
Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) stabilization by HIF-prolyl hydroxylase (PHD) inhibitors may improve ischemic conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD). This multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluated the safety and efficacy of GSK1278863 (an oral PHD inhibitor) in subjects with PAD. The study assessed two active treatment paradigms: single dosing and subchronic daily dosing (300 mg single dose and 15 mg daily for 14 days, respectively). Neither regimen improved exercise performance compared with placebo (change from baseline in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT; feet), (GSK1278863, placebo): single dos...
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Olson, E., Demopoulos, L., Haws, T. F., Hu, E., Fang, Z., Mahar, K. M., Qin, P., Lepore, J., Bauer, T. A., Hiatt, W. R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Associations of diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular disease risk factors with decline in the ankle-brachial index
In conclusion, ABI change over time in persons with diabetes may not accurately reflect underlying atherosclerosis. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Forbang, N. I., McDermott, M. M., Liao, Y., Ix, J. H., Allison, M. A., Liu, K., Tian, L., Evans, N., Criqui, M. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Regular physical activity is associated with improved small artery distensibility in young to middle-age stage 1 hypertensives
We examined 366 young-to-middle-age stage 1 hypertensives (mean blood pressure 145.6±10.3/92.5±5.8 mmHg), divided into two categories of physical activity, sedentary (n=264) and non-sedentary (n=102) subjects. The augmentation index was measured using the Specaway DAT System. Small artery compliance (C2) was measured by applanation tonometry, at the radial artery, with an HDI CR2000 device. After 6 years of follow-up, arterial distensibility assessment was repeated in 151 subjects. Heart rate was lower in active than in sedentary subjects (71.2±8.9 vs 76.6±9.7 bpm, p<0.001). After adjusting f...
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Saladini, F., Benetti, E., Mos, L., Mazzer, A., Casiglia, E., Palatini, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Beneficial effects of low-dose aspirin on aortic stiffness in hypertensive patients
In conclusion, a 2-week course of aspirin administration has a favorable effect on aortic stiffness and, to a lesser extent, on wave reflections in hypertensive patients. Whether the reduction in arterial stiffness is translated to fewer cardiovascular events needs to be confirmed by future prospective studies. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - November 30, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pietri, P., Vlachopoulos, C., Terentes-Printzios, D., Xaplanteris, P., Aznaouridis, K., Petrocheilou, K., Stefanadis, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
