Vascular Surgery
A comprehensive review of vascular complications in COVID-19.
2 Nov, 2021 | 03:01h | UTC
Systematic Review: Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing gram‐positive infections associated with long‐term central venous catheters in adults and children receiving treatment for cancer.
28 Oct, 2021 | 09:58h | UTC
Systematic Review: Ultrasound guidance for arterial (other than femoral) catheterization in adults may improve first attempt and overall success rates compared to palpation.
14 Oct, 2021 | 09:41h | UTCUltrasound guidance for arterial (other than femoral) catheterisation in adults – Cochrane Library
RCT: In patients with acute ischemic stroke and large vessel occlusion, thrombectomy with combined contact aspiration and stent retriever was not better than stent retriever alone.
12 Oct, 2021 | 00:04h | UTCEffect of Thrombectomy With Combined Contact Aspiration and Stent Retriever vs Stent Retriever Alone on Revascularization in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and Large Vessel Occlusion: The ASTER2 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Little Benefit From Adding Aspiration to Thrombectomy for Stroke – Medscape (free registration required)
Combo Thrombectomy Approach No Better for Large Vessel Strokes – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Clinical trial found the rate of near-total or total reperfusion at the end of the endovascular procedure was not significantly different for patients receiving thrombectomy with contact aspiration and stent retriever combined vs stent retriever alone https://t.co/SQTEnysFBG
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 28, 2021
Doctor’s new first aid technique can stem blood loss after shark attack.
1 Oct, 2021 | 10:03h | UTCDoctor’s ‘brilliant’ new first aid technique can stem blood loss after shark attack – The Guardian
#ESCCongress – RCT: Among asymptomatic patients with severe carotid stenosis, carotid surgery and stenting carry similar risks, and the long-term risk of stroke was comparable. There was no medically treated arm in this study.
29 Aug, 2021 | 18:06h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#ACST-2 stent CAS 🆚surgery CEA
For asymptotic carotid stenosis >= 60%https://t.co/lyLBn8C8cv
🔺No difference in death 30d MI, stroke 5 yr f/u
🔺Slight ⬆️in minor 30d strokes w Stenting but no QOL change at 6 mo
🔺no medical Rx arm
🔺both arms 1% procedural risk #ESCCongress pic.twitter.com/8ptcrstn0D— Ritu Thamman MD (@iamritu) August 29, 2021
Pre-post study: The implementation of a pathway and care bundle for the management of acute occlusive arterial mesenteric ischemia reduced mortality.
6 Aug, 2021 | 08:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Putting effort in the management of acute mesenteric ischemia seems worthwhile! How are these patients managed in your hospital? See our latest study. #EmergSurg #surgtwitter @villesallinen @JTraumAcuteSurg @me4_so @Me4Trauma https://t.co/iinp3HFBDw pic.twitter.com/njRQq3fpmp
— Matti Tolonen, MD, PhD (@MattiTolon3n) August 4, 2021
AHA Scientific Statement: Lower extremity peripheral artery disease: contemporary epidemiology, management gaps, and future directions.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:17h | UTCTop Things to Know: Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: Contemporary Epidemiology, Management Gaps, and Future Directions – American Heart Association
Assessment and management of peripheral arterial disease: what every cardiologist should know.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Heart_BMJ/status/1417391335246553094
ESC Consensus Document: Antithrombotic therapies in aortic and peripheral arterial diseases in 2021.
28 Jul, 2021 | 09:56h | UTCKey Points to remember: ESC Consensus on Antithrombotic Therapies in Aortic and Peripheral Artery Diseases – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
The new consensus document from the ESC working group on aorta and peripheral vascular diseases on best antithrombotic strategies!#aorta #antithrombotic #therapy #EHJ #cardiotwitter@escardio @ESC_Journals https://t.co/ga17wxKDGi pic.twitter.com/CSSgE5TFdX
— EHJ Editor-in-Chief (@ehj_ed) July 23, 2021
Systematic review: Compression bandages or stockings vs. no compression for treating venous leg ulcers.
27 Jul, 2021 | 03:31h | UTC
RCT: Central venous access devices (Hickman catheters vs. PICCs vs. PORTs) for the delivery of systemic anticancer therapy – “PORTs are more effective and safer than both Hickman and PICCs”.
21 Jul, 2021 | 10:42h | UTCCentral venous access devices for the delivery of systemic anticancer therapy (CAVA): a randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News release: Study highlights more effective and safe way to deliver chemotherapy – University of Glasgow
Complications of renal interventions: a pictorial review of CT findings.
21 Jul, 2021 | 10:24h | UTCComplications of renal interventions: a pictorial review of CT findings – Insights into Imaging
Consensus Guidance: Budd-Chiari syndrome.
15 Jul, 2021 | 09:07h | UTC
M-A: Utility of intravenous Alteplase prior to endovascular stroke treatment.
15 Jul, 2021 | 09:03h | UTCUtility of Intravenous Alteplase Prior to Endovascular Stroke Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of RCTs – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Direct thrombectomy, bridging therapy confer similar functional outcomes in stroke – Healio (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Via @GreenJournal: For #patients with acute large vessel occlusion, functional outcomes were similar for those receiving direct #endovascular treatment and bridging therapy.#NeuroTwitter #neurology https://t.co/LweNGwOhVB pic.twitter.com/jqgZyV9ZOA
— Neurology Today (@NeurologyToday) June 22, 2021
A UK expert consensus approach for managing symptomatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis in hemodialysis patients.
14 Jul, 2021 | 10:55h | UTC
Systematic Review: Cilostazol for intermittent claudication – “Cilostazol has been shown to improve walking distance in people with intermittent claudication. However, participants taking cilostazol had higher odds of experiencing headache”.
1 Jul, 2021 | 09:42h | UTCCilostazol for intermittent claudication – Cochrane Library
Summary: Cilostazol for peripheral arterial disease – Cochrane Library
AASLD Guideline: Vascular liver disorders, portal vein thrombosis, and procedural bleeding in patients with liver disease.
28 Jun, 2021 | 09:33h | UTC
Editorial | Physiotherapists can reduce overuse by Choosing Wisely.
23 Jun, 2021 | 10:11h | UTCPhysiotherapists can reduce overuse by Choosing Wisely – Journal of Physiotherapy
See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Systematic review: Endovascular thrombectomy and intra‐arterial interventions for acute ischemic stroke – “In individuals with acute ischemic stroke due to large artery occlusion in the anterior circulation, endovascular thrombectomy can increase the chance of survival with a good functional outcome”.
15 Jun, 2021 | 08:56h | UTCSummary: Endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke – Cochrane Library
RCT: Endovascular therapy for stroke due to basilar-artery occlusion – “endovascular therapy and medical therapy did not differ significantly with respect to a favorable functional outcome”.
24 May, 2021 | 08:27h | UTCEndovascular Therapy for Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic review: Use of compression stockings by airline passengers can reduce symptomless deep vein thrombosis and leg edema
11 May, 2021 | 09:04h | UTCCompression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers – Cochrane Library
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary for Limb Salvage or Early Amputation
28 Apr, 2021 | 08:14h | UTC
Opportunities and Challenges for the Next Phase of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:28h | UTCOpportunities and Challenges for the Next Phase of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Review – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Hemodialysis Emergencies: Core Curriculum 2021
16 Apr, 2021 | 06:13h | UTCHemodialysis Emergencies: Core Curriculum 2021 – American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
Hemodialysis Emergencies: Core Curriculum 2021https://t.co/BOQrsABOU3 (FREE)@KeikoGNeph @Mike_J_Choi @MedStarGUH #Hemodialysis pic.twitter.com/KYZRCqm5OA
— AJKD (@AJKDonline) March 26, 2021