Volunteering for the Society
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Society for Vascular Medicine Communication Page Source Type: research
Thoracic outlet syndrome
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grunebach, H., Arnold, M. W., Lum, Y. W. Tags: Vascular Disease Patient Information Page Source Type: research
A rare presentation of ruptured infected popliteal artery aneurysm with massive local emphysema
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gornati, V. C., da Silva, E. S., De Luccia, N. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
A young patient with concurrent splanchnic dynamic vascular compression syndromes
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Salem, G., Casanegra, A. I., Gierman, J. L., Hawkins, B. M., Tafur, A. J. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Bilateral internal mammary artery fibromuscular dysplasia discovered upon evaluation for reconstructive breast surgery
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Heidt, S. T., Ganesh, S. K., Liu, P., Froehlich, J. B., Kline-Rogers, E. Tags: Images in Vascular Medicine Source Type: research
Management of mixed arterial venous lower extremity ulceration: A review
Mixed arterial venous disease is estimated to affect up to 26% of patients with lower extremity ulcerations. However, its clinical significance and pathophysiology are incompletely understood. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment modality, whether conservative or operative. In this review paper, we describe the current understanding of the pathophysiology of mixed arterial venous lower extremity ulcers. Guidelines for diagnostic tests for patients with mixed arterial venous diseases are discussed. We review some of the newer biological skin substitutes for conservative wound care. Finally, we propose...
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hedayati, N., Carson, J. G., Chi, Y.-W., Link, D. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
An Update on Methods for Revascularization and Expansion of the TASC Lesion Classification to Include Below-the-Knee Arteries: A Supplement to the Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC II)
The Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC) guidelines were last updated in 2007 (TASC II) and represented the collaboration of international vascular specialties involved in the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Since the publication of TASC II, there have been innovations in endovascular revascularization strategies for patients with PAD. The intent of this publication is to provide a complete anatomic lower limb TASC lesion classification, including the infrapopliteal segment, and an updated literature review of new endovascular techniques and practic...
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: The TASC Steering Committee*, Jaff, M. R., White, C. J., Hiatt, W. R., Fowkes, G. R., Dormandy, J., Razavi, M., Reekers, J., Norgren, L. Tags: Special Article Source Type: research
Taking TASC to TASK: Evolving from nomenclature to guidelines
(Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Halperin, J. L. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Systemic connective tissue features in women with fibromuscular dysplasia
In conclusion, in a cohort of women with FMD, there was a prevalence of moderately severe myopia, high palate, dental crowding, and early-onset osteoarthritis. However, a characteristic phenotype was not discovered. Several connective tissue features such as high palate and pneumothorax were more prominent among FMD patients with a high vascular risk profile. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: O'Connor, S., Kim, E. S., Brinza, E., Moran, R., Fendrikova-Mahlay, N., Wolski, K., Gornik, H. L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Anti-platelet and anti-hypertension medication use in patients with fibromuscular dysplasia: Results from the United States Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia
In conclusion, in FMD, medication use varies based on vascular bed involvement. Isolated renal FMD patients receive more anti-HTN agents and there is greater anti-platelet agent use among patients with cerebrovascular FMD. Further studies correlating medication use in FMD with clinically meaningful patient outcomes are necessary. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Weinberg, I., Gu, X., Giri, J., Kim, S. E., Bacharach, M. J., Gray, B. H., Katzen, B. T., Matsumoto, A. H., Chi, Y.-W., Rogers, K. R., Froehlich, J., Olin, J. W., Gornik, H. L., Jaff, M. R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Residential zip code influences outcomes following hospitalization for acute pulmonary embolism in the United States
In conclusion, patients residing in zip codes with lower SES had increased in-hospital mortality and decreased utilization of thrombolysis following acute PE compared to patients residing in higher SES zip codes. The cost of hospitalization for patients from higher SES quartiles was significantly higher than those from lower quartiles. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Agarwal, S., Menon, V., Jaber, W. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Analysis of nutritional habits and intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids in veterans with peripheral arterial disease
This study’s aim was to assess intake of essential fatty acids and nutrients among veterans with PAD. All 88 subjects had ankle–brachial indices of <0.9 and claudication. A validated food frequency questionnaire evaluated dietary intake, and values were compared to guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC), as well as the AHA/ACC endorsed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. The mean age was 69 ± 8 years. Compared to the AHA/ACC guidelines, subjects with PAD had an inadequate intake of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty...
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nosova, E. V., Bartel, K., Chong, K. C., Alley, H. F., Conte, M. S., Owens, C. D., Grenon, S. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Sex-specific predictors of improved walking with step-monitored, home-based exercise in peripheral artery disease
The aim of this study was to determine whether baseline clinical characteristics and the duration and intensity of ambulation during our step-monitored home-based exercise program were predictive of changes in ambulatory outcomes at completion of the program in symptomatic patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Twenty-two men (ankle–brachial index (ABI) = 0.71 ± 0.19) and 24 women (ABI = 0.66 ± 0.23) completed the home exercise program, consisting of intermittent walking to mild-to-moderate claudication pain for 3 months. Ambulatory outcome measures were peak walking time (PWT) and claudication ...
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gardner, A. W., Parker, D. E., Montgomery, P. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Microvasculature and incident atrioventricular conduction abnormalities in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
In conclusion, narrower retinal arteriolar caliber is associated with development of new AV conduction abnormalities. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chacko, B. G., Edwards, M. S., Sharrett, A. R., Qureshi, W. T., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R., Herrington, D. M., Soliman, E. Z. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The impact of a cold pressor test on brachial artery handgrip exercise-induced flow-mediated dilation
In conclusion, the CPT did not impact concurrent EX-FMD, and this indicates that an acute painful stimulus does not interfere with conduit artery FMD responses during exercise in young healthy men. (Source: Vascular Medicine)
Source: Vascular Medicine - October 2, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Stuckless, T. J., Pyke, K. E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
