Vascular Surgery (all articles)
Position Statement on Endovascular Intervention for Trauma
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:57h | UTC
ACG Clinical Guideline: Disorders of the Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation
8 Jan, 2020 | 08:49h | UTC
ASA Practice Guidelines for Central Venous Access 2020
12 Dec, 2019 | 08:31h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockade Reduces the Rate of Aortic Dilatation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome
12 Dec, 2019 | 08:24h | UTCInvited Commentary: Angiotensin-II receptor blockade in Marfan syndrome – The Lancet (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Irbesartan is associated with a reduction in the rate of aortic dilatation in children and young adults with #Marfansyndrome and could reduce the incidence of aortic complications: finding from AIMS, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial https://t.co/uVUWOC062A pic.twitter.com/FPiph5RcJu
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) December 11, 2019
USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
11 Dec, 2019 | 08:29h | UTCRecommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – US Preventive Services Task Force (free)
Evidence Report: Primary Care Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – JAMA (free)
JAMA Editorials: Updated Guidelines on Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (free) AND Updated US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—Are We Really Up To Date? (free) AND Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—A Call to Arms? (free)
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (free audio)
ASH Guideline: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Hospitalized Patients
5 Dec, 2019 | 11:29h | UTCRelated: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis – European Journal of Anaesthesiology (comprehensive resource on the subject) AND American Society of Hematology 2018 Guidelines for Management of Venous Thromboembolism: Prophylaxis for Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized Medical Patients (free)
Review: Extra-cardiac Endovascular Infections in the Critically Ill
20 Nov, 2019 | 10:22h | UTCExtra-cardiac endovascular infections in the critically ill – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
Consensus Document: Follow-up of Patients after Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Diseases
5 Nov, 2019 | 10:20h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications
23 Oct, 2019 | 07:54h | UTCMeta-analysis, Meta-regression, and GRADE Assessment of Randomized and Nonrandomized Studies of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Supplement: Vascular Imaging
16 Oct, 2019 | 08:42h | UTCSupplement: Vascular Imaging – Cardiovascular Diagnosis & Therapy (free articles)
– Ultrasound imaging of the arterial system
– Vascular computed tomography angiography technique and indications
– Vascular magnetic resonance angiography techniques
– Pulmonary arteries: imaging of pulmonary embolism and beyond
– Non-aortic vascular findings on chest CT angiogram: including arch vessels and bronchial arteries
– Mesenteric ischemia: what the radiologist needs to know
– The role of imaging in gastrointestinal bleed
– Pre-hepatic and pre-pancreatic transplant donor evaluation
– Vascular imaging in renal donors
– Role of imaging in the diagnosis of vascular malformations vascular malformations
– CT and MR imaging of the upper extremity vasculature: pearls, pitfalls, and challenges
[Abstract Only] Study: Similar Outcomes with Medical Management or Mechanical Thrombectomy in Mild Strokes
7 Oct, 2019 | 00:56h | UTCMedical Management vs Mechanical Thrombectomy for Mild Strokes: An International Multicenter Study and Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Medical Therapy Vs Endovascular Therapy: Similar Outcomes for Mild Strokes – Neurology Today (free) AND Similar Benefits for Thrombectomy, Medical Management, in Mild Stroke – Medscape (free)
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Mechanical #thrombectomy shows similar efficacy & safety profile compared w/ best medical management for patients with #stroke with mild-deficits emergency large-vessel occlusion. Study details in @JAMANeuro. https://t.co/UIP728yfI6
— Neurology Today (@NeurologyToday) September 25, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Carotid Artery Stenting vs. Carotid Endarterectomy
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:12h | UTC
Recommendations for Invasive Procedures in Patients with Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract
12 Sep, 2019 | 07:58h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Treatments for Varicose Veins Compared
6 Sep, 2019 | 09:02h | UTCFive-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial of Treatments for Varicose Veins – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: QoL Better With Laser Ablation, Surgery for Varicose Veins – Drugs.com (free) Laser and Surgery Rule for Varicose Veins – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Randomized Trial: Is Internal Jugular or Subclavian Safer Under Ultrasound Guidance?
30 Aug, 2019 | 08:52h | UTCIs IJ or Subclavian Safer Under Ultrasound Guidance? – Journal Feed (free)
Original Article: Complications in internal jugular vs subclavian ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization: a comparative randomized trial – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy of Various Antimicrobial Lock Solutions for Preventing Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections
27 Aug, 2019 | 00:11h | UTC
Optimal Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:35h | UTCRelated: 2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections (free) AND Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview – World Journal of Diabetes (free) AND Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot – Diabetic Foot and Ankle (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
13 Aug, 2019 | 07:52h | UTCNews Release: Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia – American Heart Association (free)
Commentary: AHA Outlines Diagnosis, Treatment Options for Underrecognized Critical Limb Ischemia – TCTMD (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Inguinal Vascular Surgical Wound Protection by Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:00h | UTCInguinal Vascular Surgical Wound Protection by Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial—INVIPS Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
In a new randomized trial of 139 vascular surgery patients @lunduniversity , incisional wound vacs reduced rates of groin wound infections. https://t.co/5DwYYYKsOG pic.twitter.com/itycVS4SXF
— Annals of Surgery (@AnnalsofSurgery) July 15, 2019
Consensus: Refining Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Venous Disease
24 Jul, 2019 | 01:57h | UTCRelated Guidelines: Management of Chronic Venous Disease: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (free) AND The care of patients with varicose veins and associated chronic venous diseases: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum (free)
Guideline on Peri- and Postoperative Care of Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts for Hemodialysis in Adults
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:58h | UTC
Cohort Study: Microvascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation
11 Jul, 2019 | 10:33h | UTCMicrovascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation – Circulation (free PDF)
Commentaries: Microvascular Disease Quadruples Risk of Leg Amputation – TCTMD (free) AND Microvascular Disease Anywhere in the Body May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Leg Amputations – American Heart Association (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Prophylactic Vena Cava Filters Do Not Improve Outcomes After Major Trauma
9 Jul, 2019 | 10:10h | UTCA Multicenter Trial of Vena Cava Filters in Severely Injured Patients – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Liberal IVC Filter Use Not Warranted in Severe Trauma Patients – TCTMD (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Early prophylactic placement of a vena cava filter after major trauma does not result in a lower incidence of symptomatic pulmonary embolism or death at 90 days than no placement of a filter. #ISTH2019 https://t.co/ZjMqDcaOL5 pic.twitter.com/7jXvYAW5hx
— NEJM (@NEJM) July 8, 2019
Guidelines for the Periprocedural Management of Thrombotic and Bleeding Risk in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Image-Guided Interventions
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:15h | UTCPart II: Recommendations (free)
Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients
21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCAssociation of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)