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Vascular mechanical forces and vascular diseases [PDF]
Background: Blood vessels are continuously exposed to mechanical forces, mainly including shear stress, cyclic stretch, and hydrostatic pressure. These forces regulate the functions of endothelial cells (ECs) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs ...
Shiwen Liu, Jun Cai, Zhenzhen Chen
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Autophagy in Vascular Disease [PDF]
Autophagy is a reparative, life-sustaining process by which cytoplasmic components are sequestered in double-membrane vesicles and degraded on fusion with lysosomal compartments. Growing evidence reveals that basal autophagy is an essential in vivo process mediating proper vascular function.
De Meyer, Guido R.Y. +5 more
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A 68-year-old man developed aneurysmal degeneration of the aortic arch and proximal descending aorta after an open ascending graft for a type A aortic dissection. A three-branched endovascular aortic arch repair was performed with patency of all branches
Martijn L. Dijkstra, MD, PhD +4 more
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Microbiome and retinal vascular diseases. [PDF]
The gut microbiome consists of more than thousand different microbes and their associated genes and microbial metabolites. It influences various host metabolic pathways and is therefore important for homeostasis.
Martin S. Zinkernagel +9 more
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We report the treatment of type Ib endoleak after fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) with iliac branch device (IBD) to allow exclusive transfemoral access without a femoral-to-femoral through-and-through wire.
Roberta Vaccarino, MD +3 more
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Infective popliteal artery aneurysm by Streptococcus equi: An unusual pathogen
We report the case of a 63-year-old man who presented with a 2-week complaint of lower extremity pain, swelling, and low-grade fever after an episode of septic arthritis in the ipsilateral knee.
Angelos Karelis, MD, PhD +4 more
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Vascular liver diseases: A sex-oriented analysis of the literature [PDF]
Vascular liver diseases are an heterogenous group of diseases that collectively represent an important health issue in the field of liver diseases. This narrative review was elaborated by the Special Interest Group (SIG) "Gender in Hepatology" of the ...
Invernizzi, Federica +23 more
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Laser-assisted strategy for reflux abolition in a modified CHIVA approach
The aim of this study was to assess feasibility and efficacy of an endovenous laser (EL) assisted saphenous-sparing strategy in chronic venous disease (CVD).
Sergio Gianesini +7 more
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Rheumatic Diseases: Pathophysiology, Targeted Therapy, Focus on Vascular and Pulmonary Manifestations [PDF]
This book aims to summarize the latest advances in the rheumatic diseases, particularly regarding their pathophysiology and targeted therapy, with a focus on the recent efforts of vascular and pulmonary manifestations in order to anticipate new and ...
Salton, Francesco +2 more
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Assessment of lower limbs edema in healthy workers who are exposed to long-term gravity
The aim of this study is to establish changes in leg volumes in healthy subjects (HS) after prolonged standing and prolonged lying. The study was carried out on two HS groups: the group A (20 subjects) included physicians and nurses who underwent a water
Mirko Tessari +7 more
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