Publications by authors named "Ewa M Zywicka"

Objective: Endovascular technology innovation requires rigorous evaluation in high quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs). However, due to numerous methodological challenges, RCTs evaluating endovascular interventions are complex and potentially difficult to design, conduct, and report. This systematic review aimed to assess the quality of reporting of RCTs for endovascular interventions for lower limb peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

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Introduction: Techniques and devices for the endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are continuously evolving. High-quality clinical trials limit the variation in how endovascular interventions are described, performed and reported. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the quality of reporting standards in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of endovascular lower limb interventions against the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials for Non-Pharmacologic Treatments (CONSORT-NPT) and template for intervention description and replication (TIDieR) framework.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate if administration of iodinated contrast during endovascular interventions in arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in patients not requiring dialysis (predialysis patients) (1) negatively affects their renal function and (2) if oral hydration has a protective effect.

Methods: All pre-dialysis patients who underwent endovascular interventions in AVF between August 2010 and April 2019 were included in the study. During the procedures, 35 to 50 mL of Iodixanol were administered.

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Article Synopsis
  • Nickel hypersensitivity affects up to 15% of the population and has been linked to stainless steel wire use in surgeries.
  • A case report describes a 48-year-old woman with a metal allergy who experienced severe complications, including systemic inflammation and cardiac tamponade, after coronary artery bypass grafting.
  • The removal of stainless steel wires and use of Ethibond sutures, along with intravenous steroids, were necessary, highlighting the need for alternative closure methods in patients with nickel hypersensitivity.
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