Publications by authors named "Brenda Brancaccio"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to develop a predictive model (STRESS score) to identify high-risk patients for postoperative delirium (POD) following elective vascular surgery.
- An observational retrospective analysis was conducted on 1,067 patients, finding a 10.4% incidence of POD, with significant risk factors identified through logistic regression.
- The STRESS score demonstrated solid predictive ability for POD in the study groups, but further validation is required for clinical implementation.
3D-printed model of simulation for acute thrombus removal in peripheral arteries.
J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)
June 2023
Background: Surgical training and evaluation of medical devices require simulation models. The aim of this study was to assess a 3D-printed model as a training model for peripheral endovascular procedures, including thromboaspiration in acute limb ischemia (ALI).
Methods: The 3D-simulation model was modeled from an aorta and lower limbs CT scan by segmentation of the arterial light.
Article Synopsis
- Post-operative delirium (POD) is a frequent issue in older patients after vascular surgery, affecting 11.3% of those studied, leading to longer hospital stays and more reinterventions.
- The research analyzed inflammatory markers (NLR, PLR, SII) against POD occurrence, finding that higher levels indicated a greater risk of developing delirium.
- Factors like age, renal failure, and specific surgical procedures were identified as independent risk factors, suggesting that these biomarkers could assist in predicting and managing POD in vascular surgery patients.
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- COVID-19 patients have a high risk of developing serious blood clot complications, including venous and arterial issues.
- Many patients are quarantined at home, which can complicate timely identification and treatment of these complications, such as Acute limb ischemia (ALI).
- This text discusses three cases of COVID-19 patients who experienced ALI during home isolation and highlights delays in their diagnosis and treatment resulting from the social impacts of the pandemic.
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- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dangerous swelling in the abdominal aorta that can rupture, requiring treatment if it exceeds 5 cm in diameter.
- The EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) is a less invasive procedure that uses a stent graft to treat aortic diseases without directly operating on the aorta.
- Recent advancements include polymer technologies like the Nellix stent graft (using polymer-filled endobags) and the Ovation stent graft (using an O-ring sealing device), with the latter showing safe and effective results for sealing the aneurysmal neck, whereas the former struggled due to fixation issues.
The role of carotid revascularization in women remains intensely debated because of the lower benefit and higher perioperative risks concerning the male counterpart. Carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) and stenting (CAS) represent the two most valuable stroke prevention techniques due to large vessel disease. This study investigates the early and late outcomes in female sex in a real-world everyday clinical practice.
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