Prognostic Value of Late Gadolinium Enhancement in Postoperative Morbidity following Mitral Valve Surgery in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Conclusion More extensive myocardial fibrosis is associated with postoperative morbiditiy after mitral valve surgery in patients with rheumatic MS. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Putra, Teuku Muhammad Haykal Sukmawan, Renan Elen, Elen Atmadikoesoemah, Celly A. Desandri, Dwita Rian Kasim, Manoefris Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Glomuvenous Malformation of the Neck
Conclusions Despite absence of previous reports, GVM can occur in neck. Surgical excision can lead to complete resolution of symptoms. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khan, Muhammad Salman Sohail, Amir Humza Hilal, Kiran Maan, Muhammad Hassaan Arif Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Erratum to: Venous Malformation of the Parotid Gland
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694758 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 29, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zareena, Shifa Dinesh, K.B. Narayanasami, Bharath Marunraj, G. Rekha, Arcot Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Challenges in Treating Extensive Deep Vein Thrombosis with Severe Thrombocytopenia in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome —A Follow-up of 2 Years
We describe a patient with APS and moderate-to-severe thrombocytopenia and the challenges of balancing anticoagulation with thrombocytopenia. A 19-year-old male patient presented with right lower limb swelling to the emergency department with a history of gradually worsening right leg swelling for 1 week and was diagnosed with right leg proximal deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasound Doppler of the right lower limb revealed complete venous thrombosis from the level of the popliteal vein to the distal superficial femoral vein. Subsequently, he was found to have triple-positive APS and moderate-to-severe immune thrombocytopenia,...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 29, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wei, Lee Kai Sule, Ashish Anil Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Novel Therapeutic Interventions-Present and Future
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693430 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 14, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prasad, Kailash Elefteriades, John A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Venous Malformation of the Parotid Gland
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694296Vascular malformations of the parotid gland are extremely rare. A 23-year-old female presented with tender parotid swelling with mild compressibility. Diagnosis was made by ultrasonogram and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. Facial nerve preserving surgical excision of the superficial parotid gland with infiltration of foam sclerosant was done. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 14, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zareenan, Shifa Dinesh, K.B. Narayanasami, Bharath Marunraj, G. Rekha, Arcot Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Novel Therapeutic Approaches of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692140Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an uncommon disease characterized progressive remodeling of pulmonary vasculature. Although treatment for PAH have improved in last two decades but the outcome remains fatal. Currently, the therapies for PAH target three well-established pathways the nitric oxide (NO) pathway, endothelin receptors, and prostanoids. There are multiple potential targets for development of newer drugs in PAH which requires meticulous research and clinical trials. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJourna...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tyagi, Sanjay Batra, Vishal Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Micro-Lightguide Spectrophotometry (O2C) for Lower Limb Perfusion: Effects of Exercise Walking in Claudicants
Conclusion The findings suggest that O2C may be used to study microcirculatory changes. However, it is best suited for the study of phenomena resulting in major changes as it eliminates some inherent variability. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gyldenl øve, Thomas J ørgensen, Lise P. Schroeder, Torben V. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Temporal Vascular Changes in Leg with Ulcer Due to Autonomic Neuropathy
Conclusions We suggest that reduced sympathetic activity due to small fiber neuropathy causes temporal variations in leg blood flow. There was a nonlinear relationship between vascular functional changes and stages of disease with increased, intermediate, and decreased blood flow, respectively. DUS assessment of pedal arteries contributed to differentiation of clinical stages and permitted vascular evaluation in the course of peripheral autonomic neuropathy. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ener, Beh çet K. U çankale, Handan S ürmeli, Reyhan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Combination Therapy in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Gleaning a Practical Approach from the Randomized Trials
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1691791In the past decade, combination therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has evolved from something PAH practitioners felt almost compelled to do, notwithstanding the absence of data, to a strategy proven by well-conducted randomized clinical trials. Whereas in the past, PAH treatment was limited to parenteral epoprostenol; today multiple drugs administrable either parenterally, inhaled, or orally have expanded the options for treating PAH patients. The SERIPHIN, AMBITION, and GRIPHON trials and emerging findings in FREEDOM-EV confirm the validity of a combined-therapy approa...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Booth, David C. Tags: Invited Papers Source Type: research
Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Contemporary Approach to Diagnosis, Risk-Stratification, and Management
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692636Pulmonary embolism (PE) affects over 300,000 individuals each year in the United States and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Improvements in the diagnostic performance and availability of computed tomographic pulmonary angiography and D-dimer testing have facilitated the evaluation of patients with suspected PE. High clinical suspicion is required in those with risk factors and/or those that manifest signs or symptoms of venous thromboembolic disease, with validated clinical risk scores such as the Wells and modified Wells score or the PE rule-out criteria help...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 4, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tak, Tahir Karturi, Swetha Sharma, Umesh Eckstein, Lee Poterucha, Joseph T. Sandoval, Yader Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Anterograde Amnesia as a Manifestation of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Conclusions Transient amnesia, usually considered a benign syndrome, may be more common than generally recognized in aortic dissection. The suspicion for aortic dissection or other cardiovascular emergencies is substantiated when amnesia is associated with sudden onset of chest pain, leukocytosis, and elevated D-dimer levels. Computed tomography of the aorta with contrast medium is the imaging method of choice to confirm or exclude the diagnosis. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Internatio...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 4, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: St öllberger, Claudia Koller, Julia Finsterer, Josef Schauer, Dominic Ehrlich, Marek Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Is Anticoagulant Necessary in Patients with Coronary Artery Ectasia Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome? A Systematic Review of Case Reports
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692706Coronary artery ectasia is found in 3 to 8% of patient's undergoing angiography and may sometimes induce acute myocardial infarction. Some articles reported a recurrence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the presence of coronary artery ectasia (CAE). Our study aims to summarize the latest evidence on whether the use of anticoagulant in addition to SAPT/DAPT (single antiplatelet/dual antiplatelet) treating ACS with CAE patients is necessary. Since the trials concerning our objectives were scarce, we pooled case reports/series. We performed a comprehensive search on case reports/seri...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 27, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pranata, Raymond Yonas, Emir Chintya, Veresa Alkatiri, Amir Aziz Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Therapeutic Interventions
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692452Pulmonary hypertension is an uncommon disease that carries a significant morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a subtype of pulmonary hypertension that describes a group of disease entities that lead to an elevation in precapillary pulmonary artery pressure. Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, it remains a difficult disease to recognize and manage. In this review article, we will discuss the definition and diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Additionally, we will discuss the ever-expanding management opti...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 27, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ishak Gabra, Nader B. Mahmoud, Omar Ishikawa, Oki Shah, Varun Altshul, Erica Oron, Maly Mina, Bushra Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Current Controversies in Large-Vessel Inflammatory Vasculitis and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Disease
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692448Large-vessel vasculitis encompasses the spectrum of vasculitides, which pathologically cause chronic granulomatous inflammatory changes, primarily in the aorta and its major branches. These patients are at risk of developing life-threatening aortic lesions that, without recognition and prompt treatment, can cause detrimental effects. Many provocative issues surrounding large-vessel vasculitis and its surgical treatment still remain, spanning from recognition to management. In this review, we discuss the main large-vessel vasculitides, Takayasu's arteritis and giant cell arteritis. We...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 27, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Harky, Amer Fok, Matthew Howard, Callum Bashir, Mohamad Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
