Vascular Surgery
Link between fluoroquinolones, aorta problems may not be as strong as thought
10 Sep, 2020 | 09:31h | UTCLink between fluoroquinolones, aorta problems may not be as strong as thought – CIDRAP
Original Studies: Association of Fluoroquinolones With the Risk of Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection – JAMA Internal Medicine AND Association of Infections and Use of Fluoroquinolones With the Risk of Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection
Guidelines for the management of intravascular catheters in the ICU
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:22h | UTC
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
8 Sep, 2020 | 00:59h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Considerations for reduction of risk of perioperative stroke in adult patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic aortic operations
27 Aug, 2020 | 09:46h | UTCNews Release: Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery – American Heart Association
Top Things to Know: Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations
Commentary: Teamwork Needed to Reduce Stroke and Its Consequences in Cardiac Surgery: AHA – TCTMD
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Drug-coated balloons for dysfunctional dialysis arteriovenous fistulas
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:13h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Diagnostic accuracy of symptoms, physical signs, and laboratory tests for giant cell arteritis
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:19h | UTCCommentary: Study Identifies Factors That Could Help Diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis – NEJM Journal Watch
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:08h | UTCCompression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis of the Leg – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentaries: Benefit Seen With Compression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis – Physician’s Weekly AND NEJM: Compression Therapy Prevention of Recurrent Cellulitis Without Antibiotics – MedicalResearch.com
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Uterine-artery embolization or myomectomy for uterine fibroids
30 Jul, 2020 | 10:17h | UTCUterine-Artery Embolization or Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids – New England Journal of Medicine
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Radial artery graft vs. saphenous vein graft in long-term cardiovascular outcomes among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
29 Jul, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCCommentary: CABG: LONG-term outcomes using radial artery vs saphenous vein – MedicalResearch.com
Review: Perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment and management for noncardiac surgery
27 Jul, 2020 | 09:32h | UTCPerioperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Statins associated w fewer postop CV complications, lower mortality, consider for patients w ASCVD undergoing vascular surgery. High-dose β-blockers (eg, 100 mg metoprolol) associated w higher stroke, mortality risk, don't routinely use https://t.co/DcAqWeAGZm
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) July 24, 2020
Guideline: Diagnosing acute aortic syndrome
21 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCCommentary: New guideline can help clinicians identify hard-to-diagnose acute aortic syndrome – News Medical
Cohort Study: Prostatic Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
4 Jun, 2020 | 04:49h | UTC
Blood Vessel Attack Could Trigger Coronavirus’ Fatal ‘Second Phase’
3 Jun, 2020 | 03:56h | UTCBlood vessel attack could trigger coronavirus’ fatal ‘second phase’ – Science
Randomized Trial: Graduated Compression Stockings in Elective Surgical Patients
18 May, 2020 | 01:41h | UTCCommentaries: Graduated compression stockings on trial – The BMJ Opinion AND Compression stockings might not be needed to prevent blood clots after surgery – The British Medical Journal
Canadian Guideline: Acetylsalicylic Acid for Prevention of Vascular Events
11 May, 2020 | 00:05h | UTC
Systematic Review: Pharmacological treatment for Buerger’s disease
10 May, 2020 | 23:58h | UTCPharmacological treatment for Buerger’s disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Pharmacological treatment (drugs) for Buerger’s disease
Case Reports: Acute Limb Ischemia in Two Young Patients with COVID-19
7 May, 2020 | 09:15h | UTCAcute limb ischaemia in two young, non-atherosclerotic patients with COVID-19 – The Lancet
Consensus Document: Restarting Planned Surgery in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 May, 2020 | 22:43h | UTCRelated: New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations (report and commentary)
Preoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCPreoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Related Review: Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment (review and guidelines)
Review: COVID-19 and Thrombotic or Thromboembolic Disease
20 Apr, 2020 | 00:18h | UTC
New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations
15 Apr, 2020 | 03:40h | UTCNews Release: Scoring system empowers surgery departments to prioritize medically necessary operations – American College of Surgeons
NICE Guideline: Venous Thromboembolic Diseases
30 Mar, 2020 | 02:27h | UTC
#ACC20 – [Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Rivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization
30 Mar, 2020 | 01:05h | UTCRivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: VOYAGER-PAD: Rivaroxaban Associated With Reduced Adverse Limb, CV Events in PAD Patients – American College of Cardiology (free) AND VOYAGER PAD: Rivaroxaban Bests Aspirin Alone for Preventing Limb and CV Events – TCTMD (free)
Just Presented at the 2020 American College of Cardiology Virtual Meeting (free access)
KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Vascular Access
18 Mar, 2020 | 09:56h | UTC
Infographic. Exercise for Intermittent Claudication
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:30h | UTCInfographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication – British Journal of Sports Medicine (free)
Commentary: Walking may be best treatment for pain from clogged leg arteries – Reuters (free)