Renal artery stenosis-when to screen, what to stent? [PDF]
Renal artery stensosis (RAS) continues to be a problem for clinicians, with no clear consensus on how to investigate and assess the clinical significance of stenotic lesions and manage the findings.
A Losito+80 more
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Recent data suggest that chronic critical limb ischaemia (CLI) is the most important reason for amputation among diabetic patients. The high prevalence of CLI in this patient group is associated with specific clinical and morphological properties of ...
Olga Nikolaevna Bondarenko+2 more
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The current state of endovascular intervention for critical limb ischemia: A systematic review
The treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI) has long been a “hot spot” in medical science. It is widely believed that revascularization is the cornerstone of CLI therapy.
Hongxiao Wu+5 more
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Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in patients with peripheral arterial disease does not affect circulating monocyte subpopulations [PDF]
Monocytes are mononuclear cells characterized by distinct morphology and expression of CD14 and CD16 surface receptors. Classical, quiescent monocytes are positive for CD14 (lipopolysaccharide receptor) but do not express Fc gamma receptor III (CD16 ...
Krzanowski, Marek+5 more
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Comparison of ultrasound features and lesion sites in dysfunctional arteriovenous fistula
This study aimed to investigate ultrasound features of arteriovenous fistula stenosis and their relationship with primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (post-intervention primary patency) and compare this classification with that ...
Yin Wang+10 more
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Usefulness of quantitative and qualitative angiographic lesion morphology, and clinical characteristics in predicting major adverse cardiac events during and after native coronary balloon angioplasty [PDF]
Major, adverse cardiac events (death, myocardial infarction, bypass surgery and reintervention) occur in 4 to 7% of all patients undergoing coronary balloon angioplasty. Prospectively collected clinical data, and angiographic quantitative and qualitative
Balcon, R. (Rafael)+13 more
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The appropriate anesthesia methods in ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of arteriovenous access is of great significance for improving patient compliance and comfort,improving patient and surgeon satisfaction.
Zhan Shen, Zhang Li-hong, Wang Yu-zhu
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Twisting of the Ranger drug‐coated balloon for treating superficial femoral artery disease
Paclitaxel‐coated balloons have demonstrated improved efficacy compared with uncoated percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for femoropopliteal artery disease. While applying a long balloon, twisting of the balloon can be occurred.
Su Hong Kim+3 more
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Symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a globally challengeable disease. In the past 20 years, people have made a huge effort to deal with the problem including using endovascular technology and aggressive medical therapy.
Fang Xue+3 more
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Myocardial release of hypoxanthine and lactate during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty [PDF]
The response of myocardial lactate and hypoxanthine metabolism during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty was studied in a series of 15 patients undergoing this procedure.
Brand, M.J.B.M. (Marcel) van den+7 more
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