Celiac trunk aneurysm in a patient with Adamantiades-Behcet disease
(Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues)
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tselios, K., Chatzicharalampous, K.-G., Gkougkourelas, I., Sarantopoulos, A., Boura, P. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Asymptomatic aortic coarctation diagnosed because of a vast calcified collateral circulation
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Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Inaraja Perez, G. C., Cano, E. S., Hervias, E. A., Ramon, M. L., Gonzalez, J. J. S., Garcia, P. M. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Relation of mitochondrial oxygen consumption in peripheral blood mononuclear cells to vascular function in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Recent studies have shown mitochondrial dysfunction and increased production of reactive oxygen species in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and endothelial cells from patients with diabetes mellitus. Mitochondria oxygen consumption is coupled to adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production and also occurs in an uncoupled fashion during formation of reactive oxygen species by components of the electron transport chain and other enzymatic sites. We therefore hypothesized that diabetes would be associated with higher total and uncoupled oxygen consumption in PBMCs that would correlate with endothelial dysfunction. We dev...
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hartman, M.-L., Shirihai, O. S., Holbrook, M., Xu, G., Kocherla, M., Shah, A., Fetterman, J. L., Kluge, M. A., Frame, A. A., Hamburg, N. M., Vita, J. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of niacin on endothelial function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
In conclusion, treatment with niacin improves endothelial function. (Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues)
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sahebkar, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Localization and treatment of lingual venous and arteriovenous malformations
Venous and arteriovenous malformations of the tongue can cause haemorrhage, airway obstruction, difficulties in chewing and swallowing, speech problems as well as orthodontic abnormalities. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate their exact topography, clinical features, morphologic aspects and management. A retrospective review on all patients with venous and arteriovenous malformations of the tongue who presented between 1998 and 2010 was performed. Medical records were analysed with respect to age and sex distribution, exact localization, symptoms and clinical presentation, management and treatment outcome. Fo...
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Wiegand, S., Tiburtius, J., Zimmermann, A. P., Guldner, C., Eivazi, B., Werner, J. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Efficacy of a short course of complex lymphedema therapy or graduated compression stocking therapy in the treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome
Treatment options for established post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) are limited. Complex lymphedema therapy (CLT), a non-invasive treatment that improves lymphatic flow, may have the potential to improve PTS. We conducted a single-center, investigator-blind, randomized controlled trial of 31 patients with a clinically established diagnosis of PTS and compared the efficacy of graduated compression stockings alone (30–40 mmHg) with CLT, a treatment that includes compression stockings, exercise, patient education, skin care and lymphatic drainage. Primary outcomes were the 1- and 3-month changes in PTS severity by the Vill...
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Holmes, C. E., Bambace, N. M., Lewis, P., Callas, P. W., Cushman, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Troponin T, NT-proBNP, and venous thromboembolism: The Longitudinal Investigation of Thromboembolism Etiology (LITE)
Increased levels of plasma troponins and natriuretic peptides are markers of cardiac dysfunction associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Little information exists on cardiac dysfunction and occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In two prospective epidemiological cohorts, we tested the hypothesis that high-sensitivity troponin T (TnT) and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are associated positively with VTE occurrence. The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study and the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) measured plasma TnT and NT-proBNP in 13,719 men or women with no histo...
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Folsom, A. R., Lutsey, P. L., Nambi, V., deFilippi, C. R., Heckbert, S. R., Cushman, M., Ballantyne, C. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Validation of the English version of the Walking Estimated-Limitation Calculated by History (WELCH) questionnaire in patients with intermittent claudication
The Walking Estimated-Limitation Calculated by History (WELCH) questionnaire has recently been proposed as a valid and simple instrument for assessing walking limitation in patients with intermittent claudication. The aim of this study was to validate an English version of the WELCH questionnaire in an English native population. Thirty-nine patients (ankle–brachial index 0.59 ± 0.16, age 65 ± 11 years, 82% male) completed an English version of the WELCH questionnaire. Maximum walking distance was measured objectively using the Gardner–Skinner treadmill test and the 6-minute walk test. The median W...
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tew, G. A., Nawaz, S., Humphreys, L., Ouedraogo, N., Abraham, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Vitamin D status, functional decline, and mortality in peripheral artery disease
In conclusion, among individuals with and without PAD, low vitamin D status was associated with a faster decline in some measures of functional performance but was not related to mortality. (Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues)
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: McDermott, M. M., Liu, K., Ferrucci, L., Tian, L., Guralnik, J., Kopp, P., Van Horn, L., Liao, Y., Green, D., Kibbe, M., Sufit, R., Zhao, L., Criqui, M. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Sodium nitrite in patients with peripheral artery disease and diabetes mellitus: Safety, walking distance and endothelial function
In conclusion, sodium nitrite therapy is well tolerated in patients with PAD. The possible clinical benefit of sodium nitrite should be studied in a larger and fully powered trial. (Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues)
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mohler, E. R., Hiatt, W. R., Gornik, H. L., Kevil, C. G., Quyyumi, A., Haynes, W. G., Annex, B. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The combination of 9p21.3 genotype and biomarker profile improves a peripheral artery disease risk prediction model
In conclusion, a model including a panel of biomarkers, which includes both genomic information (which is reflective of heritable risk) and metabolic information (which integrates environmental exposures), predicts the presence or absence of PAD better than established risk models, suggesting clinical utility for the diagnosis of PAD. (Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues)
Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Downing, K. P., Nead, K. T., Kojima, Y., Assimes, T., Maegdefessel, L., Quertermous, T., Cooke, J. P., Leeper, N. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Extracranial internal carotid artery saccular aneurysm
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Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - November 29, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Rossi, U. G., Cariati, M. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Endovascular repair of a post-traumatic right common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm
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Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - November 29, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Vijayvergiya, R., Kumar, A., Shrivastava, S., Kamana, N. K., Singhal, M. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Internal jugular vein phlebectasia
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Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - November 29, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Huang, C.-C., Chen, H.-C. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Allometric scaling of endothelium-dependent vasodilation: Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation coming of age?
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Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - November 29, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mheid, I. A., Quyyumi, A. A. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
