Incidence and Long-Term Implications of Type 2 Endoleak after Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic and Aortoiliac Aneurysms
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771344Type 2 endoleak has been proved not to significantly increase the risk of aneurysm rupture. However, it is associated with aneurysm enlargement and may require secondary interventions. Its role has been widely investigated, but a definitive consensus about its management has still not been obtained. We performed a retrospective, single-center observational study that investigates the incidence of type 2 endoleak and its implications in the long-term follow-up in all the patients who underwent endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm from 2011 to 2016 at our ins...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Monzio-Compagnoni, Nicola Zuccon, Gianmarco Barbosa, Fabiane Rampoldi, Antonio Gaetano Tolva, Valerio Stefano Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Relationship between Acute-to-Chronic Glycemic Ratio and SYNTAX Score in Diabetic Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome
This study shows that there is a significant relationship between higher ABG/eAG ratio and higher SYNTAX score in diabetic patients presenting with ACS. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 15, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Demir, Ömer Furkan Balyimez, Ay şe Dilara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Iatrogenic Left Subclavian Artery Dissection after Transradial Coronary Angiography in a Young Male
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771252 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 15, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Deser, Serkan Burc Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Effectiveness Evaluation of Preventive Embolization of the Internal Iliac Artery in Preventing Type II Endoleaks
Conclusion The proposed method of preventive embolization allows to perform reliable occlusion of the internal iliac artery as proximally as possible, which makes it possible to maintain distal blood flow in the internal iliac artery and minimizes the risks of ischemic events. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zemlyanskiy, Viktor Zemlyanskaya, Natalya Sultanaliev, Tokan Dautov, Tairkhan Kozhahmetov, Saken Openko, Vladimir Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Incidental Finding of Arteria Lusoria in COVID-19 Patient with Aortic Thrombus Complicated by Recurrent Limb Ischemia
We report the case of a 64-year-old woman with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pneumonia who was admitted to the hospital due to a giant floating thrombus in the ascending aorta with multiple ischemic events. Aortic computed tomography angiogram revealed an aberrant right subclavian artery associated with bicarotid trunk that might have protected carotid arteries from embol migration. Thrombosis is a rare clinical presentation in coronavirus disease 2019 infection but with serious complications that must be kept in mind to detect and avoid morbidities like ischemic stroke. [...] Thieme Medical Publis...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 12, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khedija, Soumer Nadia, Azabou Houcine, Horchani Mouna, Bousnina Amine, Jemel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Impact of Ablation during Index Hospitalization on All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Typical Atrial Flutter: Insights from National Multicenter Database
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768981We sought to assess the impact of ablation during index hospitalization (IH) on all-cause mortality (ACM) in patients presenting with newly diagnosed typical atrial flutter (tAFL) as compared with patients without ablation, irrespective of optimal rate or rhythm control medications.We identified patients with newly diagnosed tAFL in the TriNetX Research Network between January 20, 2010, and January 20, 2021. Using International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) codes, patients were stratified into those who had undergone ablation during IH and those who did not under...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - May 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amer, Muhammad Annie, Frank H. Adhikari, Shubash Mukherjee, Debabrata Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Review of Advances on Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767759Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is rare, underdiagnosed form of pulmonary hypertension. It is caused by intravascular obstruction of pulmonary arteries due to fibrotic transformation of thromboembolic material and microvasculopathy. It is important to diagnose this variant as potentially curative treatment in the form of pulmonary endarterectomy is available. Last two decades have seen rapid advances in targeted medical management and refinement in balloon pulmonary angioplasty technique, which have provided a viable therapeutic option for patients who deemed to be inop...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - April 16, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tyagi, Sanjay Batra, Vishal Gautam, Ankur Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Comparisons of Patients Living Alone versus Living with Others in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767697We aimed to examine the relationship of living arrangements (i.e., living alone or living with others) with background, clinical severity, preintervention culprit lesion plaque morphology, and clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Among 1,683 consecutive patients with ACS, we retrospectively compared patients living alone (n = 318) versus living with others (n = 1,362). Optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings, which are high-resolution intracoronary imaging devices, were analyzed in patients with preintervention OCT and compared between patients...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - April 12, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shibata, Yusaku Kobayashi, Nobuaki Shirakabe, Akihiro Miyauchi, Yasushi Asai, Kuniya Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
How an Aggressive Treatment of No-reflow Phenomenon in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with High Thrombus Burden can Achieve a Grade III TIMI-flow: A Case Report
Conclusion Aggressive and precise treatment with a drug of choice is required to counteract the no-reflow phenomenon. Presently, only a limited range of first-line medications are available to treat this condition. Not only that, but several of the prescribed medications are not easily accessible, especially in developing countries. Therefore, we offer a novel combination medicaments consisting of nitroglycerin, heparin, and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor as an alternative treatment of the no-reflow phenomenon. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - April 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martha, Januar Wibawa Putra, Iwan Cahyo Santosa Kamarullah, William Husink, Aron Sihite, Teddy Arnold Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Incidence of Myocarditis Associated with Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine: A Rare Case Series
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767740Myocarditis induced by diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP) vaccination is extremely rare, accounting for only two cases thus far. Hence, to supplement knowledge regarding its pathogenesis and treatment, we reported two cases of myocarditis associated with DTP vaccination in adults.Two patients (a 40-year-old female and a 43-year-old male) presented with mild symptoms and were hemodynamically stable. In both patients, the DTP vaccination was given 4 and 6 days before admission. Both patients had prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc), poor left ventricular function, and high troponi...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Iqbal, Mohammad Febrianora, Mega Putra, Iwan Cahyo Santosa Pramudyo, Miftah Achmad, Chaerul Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock and Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation: Pulling Out All the Stops
We report the case of a 62-year-old woman who presented with an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock and refractory ventricular fibrillation. Following prolonged resuscitation in the emergency room, she was transferred to the cardiac catheterization laboratory where, as a first step, mechanical circulatory support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was established. Next, a right heart catheterization study was performed, followed by coronary angiography and angioplasty of the infarct-related artery. Promptly on transfer to the intensive care unit, a hypothermi...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 15, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glazier, Margaret Mary Kaki, Amir Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Intracranial Hypertension following Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: A Case Study on the Multiple Compartment Syndrome
In this report, the relationship between intracranial pressure and intra-abdominal pressure is discussed, highlighting the delicate association between the brain, abdomen, and thorax. Measures should be taken to avoid increases in intra-abdominal pressure in neurocritical patients. When treating intracranial hypertension refractory to conventional measures, abdominal causes and multiple compartment syndrome must be considered. The cranial compartment has physiological interdependence with other body compartments, where one can be modified by variations from another, giving rise to the concept of multiple compartment syndro...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pipolo, Derek O. Guevara, Sara Vasiljevic, Lana Pietrantonio, Andres E. Di Brennan, Walter Asmus, Humberto McCann-Molmenti, Alexia Cho, Young Min Shinozaki, Koichiro Hayashida, Kei Okuma, Yu Shoaib, Muhammad Becker, Lance B. Decker, Mary E. Worku, Hermoon Tags: Rapid Communication Source Type: research
The Relationship of Plasma Aterogenity Index and Mean Platelet Volume with the Risk of Development of 1-Year Total Major Adverse Cardiac Event in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
This study, which was planned from the retrospective cross-sectional study model, was performed with 100 patients diagnosed with NSTEMI and scheduled for coronary angiography. The laboratory values of the patients were evaluated, the atherogenicity index of plasma was calculated, and the 1-year MACE status was evaluated.In total, 79 of the patients were male and 21 were female. The average age is 60.8 years. At the end of the first year, the MACE improvement rate was found to be 29%. The PAI value was below 0.11 in 39% of the patients, between 0.11 and 0.21 in 14%, and above 0.21 in 47%. The 1-year MACE development rate wa...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Allahverdiyev, Agil Koyuncu, Irem Muge Akbulut Kuru, Busra Allahverdiyeva, Aytac Ertas, Fatih Sinan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Challenging Endovascular Treatment of Coral Reef Aorta and a Literature Review
We present a case of coral reef aorta with hemodynamically significant symptomatic aortic stenosis causing intermittent claudication and bilateral cyanosis of the toes.Despite the challenging anatomy for endovascular treatment, the patient underwent successful transfemoral endovascular stent-graft placement.The endovascular intervention with stents is a viable alternative method and, in many cases, constitutes the first choice for the treatment of coral reef aorta. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract ...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Christoforou, Panagitsa Kapoulas, Konstantinos Bekos, Christos Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Validity of Routinely Reported Rutherford Scores Reported by Clinicians as Part of Daily Clinical Practice
This study aimed to assess the validity of routinely reported Rutherford scores by clinicians as an indicator for the validity of structured data in the EHR.This observational study compared clinician-reported Rutherford scores with medical record review Rutherford scores for all visits at the vascular surgery department between April 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018. Free-text fields with clinical information for all visits were extracted for the assignment of the medical record review Rutherford score, after which the agreement with the clinician-reported Rutherford score was assessed using Fleiss' Kappa.A total of 6,633 vi...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - February 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: van der Heijden, Laura L.M. Marang-van de Mheen, Perla J. Thielman, Louis Stijnen, Pieter Hamming, Jaap F. Fourneau, Inge Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
