Vascular Surgery (all articles)
RCTs | Thrombectomy improved recovery in basilar artery stroke but increased procedural complications and hemorrhages.
14 Oct, 2022 | 14:20h | UTCStudy 1: Trial of Endovascular Treatment of Acute Basilar-Artery Occlusion – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Study 2: Trial of Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours after Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Commentary on Twitter
In 340 Chinese patients with basilar-artery occlusion, endovascular treatment resulted in better neurologic outcomes than medical care. Approximately one third of patients underwent intravenous thrombolysis. https://t.co/ZqHirYnjoH pic.twitter.com/fuRV3rFWX7
— NEJM (@NEJM) October 13, 2022
Cohort Study | Carotid plaque characteristics predict recurrent ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack.
14 Oct, 2022 | 14:08h | UTC
Guideline | Evaluation and management of venous thromboembolism.
12 Oct, 2022 | 13:55h | UTCJoint Guideline on Venous Thromboembolism – 2022 – Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
Overview of lymphedema for physicians and other clinicians: a review of fundamental concepts.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:07h | UTC
Cohort Study | Association of thoracic aortic aneurysm size with long-term patient outcomes.
6 Oct, 2022 | 13:47h | UTCAssociation of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Size With Long-term Patient Outcomes: The KP-TAA Study – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Risk of dissection is low for non-syndromic pts with ascending aortic aneurysm. Risk higher w larger size, but with a 6.0cm inflection point, early surgery for Pts <5.5 cm should be selective, as the risks from aortic surgery may outweigh the benefits. https://t.co/Mgf1TtHkzr
— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) October 5, 2022
RCT | Telmisartan did not improve walking performance in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
6 Oct, 2022 | 13:43h | UTCEffect of Telmisartan on Walking Performance in Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: The TELEX Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Telmisartan and Walking Performance in Peripheral Artery Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Audio interview: Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Study results do not support #telmisartan for improving walking performance in patients with lower extremity #PeripheralArteryDisease https://t.co/QErZh3i3rO pic.twitter.com/nhthGoIQym
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 5, 2022
Systematic Review | Compression following treatment of superficial venous incompetence.
4 Oct, 2022 | 14:28h | UTCCompression following treatment of superficial venous incompetence: systematic review – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Current updates in acute traumatic aortic injury: radiologic diagnosis and management.
30 Sep, 2022 | 12:36h | UTC
Cohort Study | Determinants of drug-coated balloon failure in patients undergoing femoropopliteal arterial intervention.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:33h | UTC
Viewpoint | Using behavioral economics to decrease operating room costs and promote better surgeon accountability.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:28h | UTCUsing Behavioral Economics to Decrease Operating Room Costs and Promote Better Surgeon Accountability – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
ESVS Clinical practice guidelines on radiation safety.
28 Sep, 2022 | 13:46h | UTC
Systematic Reviews | Vascular complications in children following button battery ingestions.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:12h | UTCRelated:
Pediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019 – Pediatrics
Position Paper: Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood.
Airway Complications Resulting From Pediatric Esophageal Button Battery Impaction: A Systematic Review – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Research: Honey May Reduce Injury and Improve Outcomes After Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Traumatic cardiac arrest: scoping review of utilization of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta.
15 Sep, 2022 | 12:57h | UTC
Opinion | Tranexamic acid for safer surgery: the time is now.
7 Sep, 2022 | 12:37h | UTCTranexamic acid for safer surgery: the time is now – British Journal of Surgery
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Update on applications and limitations of perioperative tranexamic acid.
Systematic Review | Duplex ultrasound for diagnosing symptomatic carotid stenosis in the extracranial segments.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:36h | UTC
#ESCCongress – Meta-analysis of randomized trials | Angiotensin receptor blockers and Beta-blockers in Marfan syndrome: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized trials.
30 Aug, 2022 | 12:15h | UTCNews Release: Drug combination may delay need for surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome – TCTMD
Commentary: ARBs Halve Rate of Aortic Root Enlargement in Marfan: Meta-analysis – TCTMD
Network Meta-Analysis | Antithrombotic therapy for symptomatic peripheral arterial disease.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:28h | UTC
Perspective | Double trouble with double-booking: limitations and dangers of overlapping surgery.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:22h | UTCRelated:
Review | The effect of overlapping surgical scheduling on operating theatre productivity.
Study: Association of Overlapping Surgery with Perioperative Outcomes
AHA Scientific Statement outlines the most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:19h | UTCNews Release: Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases – American Heart Association
Top Things to Know: State of the Science: The Relevance of Symptoms in CVD and Research – American Heart Association
M-A | The incidence and risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central venous catheters in hospitalized patients.
17 Aug, 2022 | 13:49h | UTC
RCT | Among patients with symptomatic intracranial stenosis, the addition of stenting to medical therapy is not better at reducing the risk of stroke or death compared to medical therapy alone.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:36h | UTCEditorial: Therapeutic Strategies for Intracranial Atherosclerosis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Stenting Hits Another Wall in Intracranial Stenosis Stroke – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Findings of this #RandomizedClinicalTrial do not support the addition of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting to medical therapy for the treatment of patients with symptomatic severe intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis. https://t.co/X9qi3WQ0JC pic.twitter.com/rH6aDo4GjV
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 9, 2022
RCT | In patients with large vessel occlusion stroke, intravenous Tirofiban before endovascular thrombectomy does not improve functional outcomes.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:34h | UTCEffect of Intravenous Tirofiban vs Placebo Before Endovascular Thrombectomy on Functional Outcomes in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke: The RESCUE BT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
Commentary: RESCUE BT: IV Tirofiban No Help During Stroke Thrombectomy – TCTMD
Systematic Review | Catheter‐directed therapies for the treatment of high risk (massive) and intermediate risk (submassive) acute pulmonary embolism.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:32h | UTC
Systematic Review | Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:30h | UTCPatch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy – Cochrane Library
Summary: Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy – Cochrane Library
RCT | Antiseptic skin agents to prevent surgical site infection after incisional surgery.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:54h | UTCAntiseptic Skin Agents to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Incisional Surgery: A Randomized, Three-armed Combined Non-inferiority and Superiority Clinical Trial (NEWSkin Prep Study) – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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