Increased Risk of Acute Aortic Syndromes Following Respiratory Viral Infections
Respiratory viral infections are associated with increased incidence of adverse cardiovascular events. However, it is unclear whether viral infections are associated with increased risk of acute aortic syndromes (AAS). The study was designed to assess whether COVID-19 and influenza illnesses are associated with increased incidence of subsequent AAS in the US population. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ethan S. Rosenfeld, Cali E. Johnson, Claire L. Griffin, Brigitte K. Smith, Kaohinani J. Longwolf, Mark R. Sarfati, Larry W. Kraiss, Benjamin S. Brooke Source Type: research
The Utility of Small Artery Disease (SAD) and Medial Arterial Calcification (MAC) Scores in Chronic Wound and Amputation Healing: Can It Tell Us More?
In 2021, Ferraresi et al.proposed a scoring system(SAD/MAC) offering insight similar to WIfI(Wound-Ischemia-Infection)classification with minimal cost/expertise required. Given the sparse yet promising data on SAD/MAC,we investigated its utility in advanced diabetic/ischemic wound care. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Saranya Sundaram, Christian Barksdale, Stephanie Rodriguez, Mathew Wooster Source Type: research
Validation of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Vascular Surgery (real_vs) in a Veteran Patient Population
Health care literacy has been linked to patient health and outcomes. Health literacy tests (HLTs) are hampered by administration time and specialty specific utility. The 75-word Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Vascular Surgery (REAL_VS) and shorter REAL_VSs, were developed from the more extensive but less specific Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM). We aim to validate the use of the REAL_VS and REAL_VSs in a veteran population, using the REALM as the gold standard. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Tania Gupta, Kedar S. Lavingia, Michael F. Amendola, Kathryn Fong Source Type: research
Supervised Exercise Therapy With Smartphones in Patients With Claudication
The objective of this study was to determine if it was feasible for patients to use their smartphones to monitor walking distances and observe if quality of life improved in patients adherent to a walking program. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: John Swetenburg, Sagar Gandhi Source Type: research
Streamlining Preoperative Evaluation for Dialysis (SPEEDY) Access: A Pilot Study
This study investigates the outcomes of patients undergoing first-time hemodialysis access placement screened with a standardized preoperative phone interview and no preoperative clinic visit versus those opting for a standard in-person clinic visit. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Shannon N. Radomski, Rebecca Sorber, Christine E. Haugen, Courtenay M. Holscher, Jessica M. Ruck, Avinash L. Ganti, Thomas Reifsnyder Source Type: research
The Value of Restaging Wifi After Initial Vascular and Podiatric Intervention
Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) is an important staging system in patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI). The aim of this study is to examine the value of restaging WIFI after initial vascular / podiatric interventions. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mark G. Davies, Joseph P. Hart Source Type: research
The Association Between Completion of Supervised Exercise Therapy and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Intermittent Claudication, Concomitant Sarcopenia and Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity
This study aimed to investigate the impact of completing SET on long-term outcomes in these patients. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Bharadhwaj Ravindhran, Chukwuemeka Igwe, Shahani Nazir, Arthur Lim, Daniel Carradice, Jonathon Prosser, George Smith, Ian Chetter, Sean Pymer Source Type: research
Influence of Closure on Groin Complications Among Obese Patients Undergoing Vascular Procedures
The objective of this study is to identify risk factors for, and strategies to prevent, groin complications in obese patients after vascular procedures. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Randall A. Bloch, Jacob L. Neir, Elisa Caron, Katie E. Shean, Scott G. Prushik, Mark F. Conrad Source Type: research
Missed Opportunities for Use of Advanced Care Planning and Palliative Care in Open Aortic Surgery
Open aortic surgery is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. However, there is limited data on the prevalence of goals of care (GOC) conversations, advance care planning (ACP) documentation, and palliative care (PC) evaluations in this population. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Aaron Barrera-Alvarez, Mimmie Kwong Source Type: research
Predictive Factors of Success for Endovascular and Surgical Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
To characterize predictive factors for individuals most likely to benefit from endovascular and open surgical management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (nTOS). (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Meghan He, Jenny Wang, Snehal Bindra, Sam Ahn Source Type: research
Volumetric Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Analysis in Post Evar Surveillance Settings
The utility of volumetric aneurysm sac evaluation following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is not well defined. The established standard for postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surveillance is maximum aortic diameter (DMAX). The aim of this study is to evaluate performance of volumetric AAA analysis in postoperative settings and compare it to current standard DMAX. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: David Weiss, Mariam Aboian, MingDe Lin, Wolfgang Holler, Daniel Renninghoff, Sean Harris, Uwe Fischer, Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, Cornelius Deuschl, Edouard Aboian Source Type: research
Co-existing Vascular Surgery Integrated Residencies Positively Impact General Surgery Resident Operative Competency and Autonomy in Vascular Cases
Integrated vascular surgery residency positions have doubled over the last decade. Studies have investigated the impact of co-existing subspecialty surgical training programs on case volume of general surgery residents (GSR). However, no studies have explored the impact of subspecialty training on GSR operative competency. The aim of this study is to understand the impact of integrated residencies on operative performance and autonomy of GSR performing vascular procedures. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Gabrielle K. Steinl, Ting Sun, W Darrin Clouse, Brigitte K. Smith, M Libby Weaver Source Type: research
Allogenic Vertebral Body Adherent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Promote Muscle Recovery in Diabetic Mouse Model of Limb Ischemia
Chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe limitation in perfusion of the lower extremities. CLTI carries a significant risk for amputation especially in diabetic patients with poor options for revascularization. Phase I trials have demonstrated efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) in treating diabetic CLTI. Vertebral body adherent mesenchymal stromal cells (vBA-MSC) are derived from vertebral bodies of deceased organ donors which offer the distinct advantage of providing a 1,000x greater yield compared to that of living donor bone aspiration. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mackenzie K. Madison, Theresa Doiron, Jennifer Stashevsky, Hanaa Dakour Aridi, Nancy Zhang, Chang-Hyun Gil, Steven Miller, Michael Murphy Source Type: research
Single or Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Improves One-Year Arteriovenous Graft Patency and Overall Survival
Following new dialysis access creation there is no consensus on the optimal anti-thrombotic therapy. Recent studies have shown that single antiplatelet therapy may improve hospital mortality and patency. The aim of this study was to assess the role of different anti-thrombotic therapies on outcomes following access creation. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: David P. Ebertz, Saideep Bose, Armando De Valle, Satinderjit Locham, Mahmoud B. Malas Malas, Matthew R. Smeds Source Type: research
Socioeconomic Status Based on Area Deprivation Index Does not Affect Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in the VA Healthcare System
Research has validated the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) as a measure of socioeconomic disadvantage with a higher score associated with lower socioeconomic status. ADI has been scaled relative to geographic region: local ADI (L-ADI; score 1 to 10) and national ADI (N-ADI; score 1 to 100). We set forth to identify possible associations ADI score and post-operative outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in a VHA hospital. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Karishma Setia, Diana Otoya, Sally Boyd, Kathryn Fong, Michael F. Amendola, Kedar S. Lavingia Source Type: research
