The distal radial artery: Versatile vascular access for transcatheter interventions
J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar;25(2):415-422. doi: 10.1177/11297298221118235. Epub 2022 Aug 11.ABSTRACTConventional transradial access has been established as the gold standard for invasive coronary angiography and percutaneous interventions by the current European and American guidelines. The distal or snuffbox radial artery access represents an alternative transradial access site that allows radial sheath insertion with the patient's hand pronated. Firstly described 40 years ago, it exploded in popularity only recently. Promising additional benefits, the distal radial access is increasingly being adopted in various types of per...
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Alexandru Achim Zoltan Ruzsa Source Type: research

Does central venous stenosis affects the brachial artery flow volume and peripheral vascular resistive index in patients on maintenance hemodialysis? A retrospective study
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that FV and RI measurement by DUS are good tools, along with the clinical findings for assessment of CVS in certain situations.PMID:38436100 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231226427 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Hassan Saied Foula Masayuki Itakura Naofumi Miwa Keisuke Momohara Hiroshi Sakurai Takeshi Onogi Kentarou Okubo Mohamed Foula Mohamed Elrggal Mennah Magdy Masato Tsuboi Takashi Sato Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis among nurses
CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that HD nurses exhibited adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice concerning AVF for HD. Notably, their level of knowledge directly influenced both their attitudes and practices, while also exerting an indirect influence on the latter.PMID:38436138 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241230110 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sifeng Huang Dongmei Liu Source Type: research

A practical review of barriers and challenges to a definitive randomised trial of grafts versus fistula
J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar 4:11297298241234610. doi: 10.1177/11297298241234610. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA definitive randomised controlled trial of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) versus arteriovenous grafts (AVG) has been advocated for more than a decade, but as yet, none has been completed. The aim of this article is to summarise the theoretical barriers, review the difficulties in trial design and practicalities that have thus far prevented this from occurring.PMID:38436199 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241234610 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: David Kingsmore Ben Edgar Karen Stevenson Nicola Greenlaw Emma Aitken Andrew Jackson Peter Thomson Source Type: research

A comparative study on the transbrachial and transfemoral approaches for the treatment of superior mesenteric artery lesions
CONCLUSION: Both the TBA and the TFA are effective for the treatment of SMA lesions, with TBA potentially offering advantages in terms of efficiency and patient recovery, particularly in cases with certain anatomy. No significant differences in complication rates were found between the two groups. Further research, including prospective randomized trials, is needed to confirm these findings.PMID:38436293 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231225679 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Wenying Guo Li Chen Xiaoye Li Longtu Zhu Hao Zhang Biao Wu Qingsheng Lu Shibo Xia Zhichen Ding Lei Zhang Source Type: research

Rotational thrombectomy versus balloon maceration in dialysis access salvage
CONCLUSION: Endovascular access salvage by rotational thrombectomy may provide longer primary patency compared to salvage by balloon maceration. However, a longer follow-up prospective study of a larger study population is necessary to clarify the safety and efficacy of rotational thrombectomy using the Cleaner XT™ device.PMID:38436294 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241234990 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jee Hyuk Byun Andrew Rennie Junjian Huang Junaid Raja Source Type: research

A novel neonatal protocol for Safe Insertion of Umbilical Venous Catheters (SIUVeC): Minimizing complications in placement and management
J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar 4:11297298241236220. doi: 10.1177/11297298241236220. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTInsertion of umbilical venous catheters is a common procedure in neonatal intensive care. Though sometimes lifesaving, this maneuver is potentially associated with early and late complications, some of which may be severe and even life threatening (catheter malposition, hepatic lesions, venous thrombosis, pericardial effusion, etc.). The recent literature suggests several operative strategies that, if adopted systematically, may significantly reduce the incidence of both early and late catheter related complications. ...
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Giovanni Barone Mauro Pittiruti Giorgia Prontera Gina Ancora Vito D'Andrea Source Type: research

Does central venous stenosis affects the brachial artery flow volume and peripheral vascular resistive index in patients on maintenance hemodialysis? A retrospective study
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that FV and RI measurement by DUS are good tools, along with the clinical findings for assessment of CVS in certain situations.PMID:38436100 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231226427 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Hassan Saied Foula Masayuki Itakura Naofumi Miwa Keisuke Momohara Hiroshi Sakurai Takeshi Onogi Kentarou Okubo Mohamed Foula Mohamed Elrggal Mennah Magdy Masato Tsuboi Takashi Sato Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis among nurses
CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that HD nurses exhibited adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice concerning AVF for HD. Notably, their level of knowledge directly influenced both their attitudes and practices, while also exerting an indirect influence on the latter.PMID:38436138 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241230110 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sifeng Huang Dongmei Liu Source Type: research

A practical review of barriers and challenges to a definitive randomised trial of grafts versus fistula
J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar 4:11297298241234610. doi: 10.1177/11297298241234610. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA definitive randomised controlled trial of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) versus arteriovenous grafts (AVG) has been advocated for more than a decade, but as yet, none has been completed. The aim of this article is to summarise the theoretical barriers, review the difficulties in trial design and practicalities that have thus far prevented this from occurring.PMID:38436199 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241234610 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: David Kingsmore Ben Edgar Karen Stevenson Nicola Greenlaw Emma Aitken Andrew Jackson Peter Thomson Source Type: research

A comparative study on the transbrachial and transfemoral approaches for the treatment of superior mesenteric artery lesions
CONCLUSION: Both the TBA and the TFA are effective for the treatment of SMA lesions, with TBA potentially offering advantages in terms of efficiency and patient recovery, particularly in cases with certain anatomy. No significant differences in complication rates were found between the two groups. Further research, including prospective randomized trials, is needed to confirm these findings.PMID:38436293 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231225679 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Wenying Guo Li Chen Xiaoye Li Longtu Zhu Hao Zhang Biao Wu Qingsheng Lu Shibo Xia Zhichen Ding Lei Zhang Source Type: research

Rotational thrombectomy versus balloon maceration in dialysis access salvage
CONCLUSION: Endovascular access salvage by rotational thrombectomy may provide longer primary patency compared to salvage by balloon maceration. However, a longer follow-up prospective study of a larger study population is necessary to clarify the safety and efficacy of rotational thrombectomy using the Cleaner XT™ device.PMID:38436294 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241234990 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jee Hyuk Byun Andrew Rennie Junjian Huang Junaid Raja Source Type: research