Risk Factors of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease in Geriatric Evaluated Using Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) Measurement, the First Indonesian Population Study
Conclusion As diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia were proved to be significant risk factors for asymptomatic carotid artery disease, we recommend performing ultrasound screening to measure carotid artery IMT for geriatric population who had diabetes mellitus and/or hypercholesterolemia for asymptomatic carotid artery disease to be diagnosed and further treated. [...] 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 - June 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pratama, Dedy Rahmaditya, Fajar Satria Utama, Alexander Jayadi Suhartono, Raden Muradi, Akhmadu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Comprehensive Research Schema for the Characterization of Aortic Aneurysms
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744275
Background A robust, accurate, and standardized approach to measurement of the aorta is critical to improve the predictive accuracy of these aortic measurements, and to investigate other aortic imaging biomarkers.
Objective Developing a comprehensive and generic schema for characterization of the aorta to enable investigators to standardize data that are collected across all aorta research.
Methods A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify and assess schemata of aortic measurement and description. The schemata were reported and discussed to...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alslaim, Hossam Sanampudi, Sreeja Raissi, Driss Fu, Weibo Behr, Amanda Y. Issa, Mohamed Sheppard, Mary B. Weintraub, Neal L. Winkler, Michael Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Very Rare Cause of Thrombotic Peripheral Occlusion
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1745850A 45-year-old healthy woman presented with claudication of the right leg. The resting ankle-brachial index (ABI) was reduced to 0.6, and a duplex scan revealed an occlusion of the right popliteal artery. Angiography presented a patent superficial femoral artery that ends above the knee joint. Laterally, there was delayed retrograde contrast filling of the popliteal artery. After exploring the internal iliac artery, we crossed a thrombotic occlusion of a persisting sciatic artery (PSA). Local thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (1 mg/h) was initiated. The Angiog...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - June 14, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kretzschmar, Daniel Thieme, Marcus Aschenbach, Rene Schulze, P. Christian M öbius-Winkler, Sven Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Bail-Out TEVAR through a Branch of Four-Arm Dacron Graft for Misdeployment of a Frozen Elephant Trunk Prosthesis
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1747672The frozen elephant trunk (FET) is an effective method for making the distal anastomosis more proximal and facilitating aortic remodeling in acute aortic dissection. However, misdeployment of FET to the false lumen has been reported in several cases. Such cases are usually treated with bail-out thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) through the femoral artery or additional FET under direct vision to redirect the blood flow to the true lumen. We encountered a case of misdeployment of FET into the false lumen during open aortic surgery for the treatment of Stanford type A acute ao...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - May 29, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kikuchi, Yuta Tsutsui, Masahiro Ushioda, Ryohei Shirasaka, Tomonori Kamiya, Hiroyuki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
COVID-19-Associated Portal Vein Thrombosis Post-Cholecystitis
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743409This case study describes a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a past medical history of obesity, hypertension, and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who in the setting of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia, developed portal vein thrombosis (PVT) presenting as an acute abdomen after hospital discharge from a cholecystitis episode. PVT is a very infrequent thromboembolic condition, classically occurring in patients with systemic conditions such as cirrhosis, malignancy, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, autoimmunity, and thrombophilia. PVT can cause serious complications, s...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - May 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guevara, Sara Miyara, Santiago J. Aronsohn, Judith Homsi, Joseph T. McCann-Molmenti, Alexia Mumford, James M. Keber, Barbara Shore-Lesserson, Linda Morales, Luis Metz, Christine N. Cho, Young Min Molmenti, Christine L. Sardo Loto, Rodrigo Pesce, Martin M. Tags: Rapid Communication Source Type: research
Bronchial Artery Embolization for Life-Threatening Hemoptysis in COVID-19 Patients
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1745839After the outbreak of the novel coronavirus at the end of December 2019 in China, it has become a global pandemic. Clinical manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a wide range of presentations from asymptomatic to severe multi-organ involvement. Hemoptysis appears to be one of the major manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome that is related to COVID-19 infection. The occurrence of hemoptysis is multifactorial. However, massive hemoptysis is usually related to pulmonary aspergillosis or severe bronchiectasis due to corticosteroid pulse therapy that can b...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - May 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Keshmiri, Mohammad Sadegh Aghdasi, Sina Noorali, Sima Shafaghi, Shadi Serati, Alireza Naghashzadeh, Farah Movahed, Mohammad Reza Shadanfar, Sharare Hajimoradi, Maryam Kashani, Babak Sharif Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A Lost Bullet in the Coronary Sinus: A Cautionary Tale
We present a case of venous bullet embolism to the right atrium following a gunshot wound (GSW) to the abdomen. A 53-year-old male presented after a GSW to the abdomen. His workup included a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrating an aortic injury with aortocaval fistula. A radio-opaque object consistent with a bullet was visualized in the right atrium. First, this case details an important decision, choice of surgery versus an interventional approach. After repair of the aortocaval fistula, the patient underwent a planned attempt to extract the bullet through a right lateral thoracotomy approach utilizing cardiopulmon...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - April 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Halicek, Martin Alslaim, Hossam Shukla, Mrinal Freedman, Arthur M. Bates, William B. Patel, Vijay S. Weintraub, Neal L. Winkler, Michael Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
5-Year Follow-Up of Endovascular Management in a Patient with Chronic Concomitant DeBakey Type II and IIIa Aortic Dissection
We present the case of a successful TEVAR procedure in a patient with chronic concomitant DeBakey Type II and IIIa aortic dissection in a 51-year-old man and the 5-year postoperative follow-up of the patient's condition. [...] 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 - April 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Siddiq, Taofan Dakota, Iwan Adiarto, Suko Indriani, Suci Sugisman, Sugisman Permana, Asmoko Resta Shu, Chang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Endovascular Procedure in Patient with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm after High-Risk Early Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Conclusion In patients with ruptured AAA with high-risk NSTEMI who just underwent early PCI and recently received DAPT, endovascular procedure can be considered as the treatment of choice since open surgery repair is contraindicated. [...] 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 - April 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taofan, Taofan Adiarto, Suko Indriani, Suci Rezeki, Arindya Oepangat, Emanoel Santoso, Rony Marethianto Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Recognizing Kounis Syndrome, the Unusual Possible Culprit of Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
In this report, we aimed to discuss a case of Kounis syndrome mimicking acute coronary syndrome. We presented a 58-year-old man with dyspnea, chest pain, dizziness, and itchiness 30 minutes following sodium diclofenac ingestion. His physical examination was remarkable for shock with hypoxia and features of anaphylactic reaction. An urgent electrocardiogram was obtained, manifesting deep ST-segment depression in anterolateral leads with ST elevation of aVR, which hinted a severe three-vessel disease or left main disease. Allergic acute coronary syndrome was suspected. Thus, the patient was managed with fluid resuscitation...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - April 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kamarullah, William Firmansyah, Dena Karina Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Complex Arterial Pathology of Angiomyolipomas of Tuberous Sclerosis
This study supports our hypothesis that AMLs associated with TSC have more complex tumor vascularity compared with sporadic lesions, and aims to better prepare interventionalists to deal with the complex cases. [...] 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 - April 13, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yeisley, Christopher D. Tafreshi, Shima Moirano, Joseph Gandras, Eric Siegel, David Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cephalic Vein Aneurysm in the Distal Forearm Managed with Sclerotherapy —A Rare Case Report and Literature Review
We report a rare case of large cephalic vein (CV) aneurysm in a 41-year-old man who presented as slowly growing painless swelling at distal forearm along the lateral aspect. Duplex ultrasound showed aneurysm originating from the anterior wall of the CV with venous waveform pattern on Doppler. It was managed successfully with percutaneous sclerotherapy. [...] 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 - April 13, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mahajan, Ashima Fazal, Syed T. Mehta, Sanjay Kataria, Narender S. Nanda, Vipul Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy: Cardiac Troponin Assessment
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743254Myocardial infarction (MI) is an eversion carotid endarterectomy (eCEA) complication, but most events are unknown, and true incidence and correlation remain controversial. Routine cardiac troponin measurement is a commonly used method for assessing early identification and treatment of MI and stratifying high-risk patients. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of troponin elevation levels following eCEA and to investigate a possible correlation between adverse cardiovascular events and the incidence of postoperative myocardial infarction following emergent vascular ...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 10, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kotsis, Thomas Christoforou, Panagitsa Tsekoura, Dorothea Nastos, Konstantinos Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Ulcers of Lower Limbs: Ultrasound Findings in 156 Patients
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743408Venous ulcers (VUs) of lower limbs affect 1% of Western population. In most cases, ultrasounds show only superficial venous insufficiency (SVI), but a deep venous insufficiency (DVI) may also be present without a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). To assess SVI and DVI in DVT-positive and DVT-negative patients with VU, a retrospective cohort of 123 patients entered the study (50 male and 73 female, minimum age 29 years and maximum age 90 years, and mean 70.6 years). In 56 patients (45.5%), ulcer was on the right leg, in 52 (42.3%) on the left leg, and in 15 patients (12.2%), ulce...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 10, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Garavello, Alberto Gilardi, Stefania Fiamma, Paola Toti, Valentina Tozzi, Massimo Fransvea, Pietro Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Association of Admission Time and Mortality in STEMI Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742610This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who were admitted during off-hours and treated with primary angioplasty associated with an increased risk of mortality compared with those admitted during regular working hours. We performed a systematic literature search using PubMed, SCOPUS, Europe PMC, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases that was finalized on March 15, 2021. The primary outcome was mortality comprising early (in-hospital), midterm (30 days to 1 year), and long-term mortality (>1 year). A ...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 3, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dharma, Surya Kamarullah, William Sabrina, Adelia Putri Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
