Mid-term effect of customized graduated elastic compression stockings for managing occupational edema: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: This study compared the effectiveness of customized graduated elastic compression stockings (c-GECS) based on individual lower-leg parameter models with standard graduated elastic compression stockings (s-GECS) in patients with occupational edema (OE).

Methods: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 patients with OE, randomly assigned to the c-GECS or s-GECS group. Follow-up assessments were performed at 1 and 3 months.

Recurrence in isolated distal DVT after anticoagulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of axial and muscular venous thrombosis.

Objective: To identify recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) after discontinuation of anticoagulation in patients with isolated distal deep vein thrombosis based on its anatomic localization (axial or muscular veins).

Methods: Data were sourced from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases in the time period up to October 2023.

Digital ischemic necrosis in a patient with systematic lupus erythematosus patient after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection: a case report.

Background: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 have a high incidence of thrombosis that decreases after recovery. When coronavirus disease 2019 is accompanied by diseases prone to thrombosis, risk of post-infection thrombotic events may increase.

Case Presentation: We report a case of digital ischemic gangrene in a 24-year-old Chinese female with systemic lupus erythematosus after recovery from coronavirus disease 2019.

A randomized controlled trial of standard vs customized graduated elastic compression stockings in patients with chronic venous disease.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of customized graduated elastic compression stockings (c-GECSs) based on lower leg parameter models with standard GECSs (s-GECSs) in patients with chronic venous disease (CVD).

Methods: In this randomized, single-blind, controlled trial, 79 patients with stage C2 or C3 CVD were assigned to one of two groups: c-GECSs or s-GECSs. The primary outcome was change to Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study Quality of Life (VEINES-QOL) scores at months 1, 3, and 6 as compared with baseline.

Clinical Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.

Purpose: The objective was to determine the effectiveness and safety of paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty in hemodialysis patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN).

Materials And Methods: The outcomes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and treated with drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty were retrospectively evaluated. The effectiveness outcomes were clinical improvement of the Rutherford classification and target lesion revascularization (TLR).

Development and validation of a graduated compression stockings adherence scale.

Objective: Compression therapy with the use of graduated compression stockings (GCSs) is a common treatment strategy for chronic venous disease (CVD). However, there is no uniform and objective standard to assess adherence to the use of GCSs. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a GCS Compliance Scale (GCSAS) to fill gaps in internationally recognized comprehensive scales and provide a useful tool for future research.

Nomogram for predicting pulmonary embolism in gynecologic inpatients with isolated distal deep venous thrombosis.

Objective: To investigate the incidence of isolated distal deep venous thrombosis (IDDVT) concurrent with pulmonary embolism (PE) in gynecologic inpatients, analyze the risk factors for IDDVT with PE, and establish a nomogram model for IDDVT patients with PE.

Methods: A total of 260 patients were diagnosed with IDDVT between December 2017 and November 2020. The incidence of PE in these patients was determined using computed tomography pulmonary angiography.

Endovascular embolization of visceral artery aneurysm: a retrospective study.

To assess the safety and efficacy of endovascular embolization techniques, we compared the short- to medium-term prognosis of coil embolization for symptomatic visceral aneurysms (SVAA) and asymptomatic visceral aneurysms (ASVAA) to identify risk factors associated with 30-day mortality. Explore the symptom profile and intrinsic associations of SVAA. A retrospective study of 66 consecutive patients at two tertiary care hospitals from 2010 to 2020 compared the short- to mid-term outcomes of 22 symptomatic VAAs and 44 asymptomatic VAAs treated with coil embolization.

Three-dimensional laser scanner as a new tool for measuring lower limb volume in patients with chronic venous diseases.

Objective: Measurement of lower limb volume in patients with chronic venous disease (CVD) is necessary for assessing severity at the time of diagnosis and evaluating response to therapy administered. Existing methods have some limitations in clinical application and accuracy. The study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of a three-dimensional laser scanner (3DLS) in measuring the lower limb volume of patients with CVD.

Combination of Percutaneous Rotational Thrombectomy and Drug-Coated Balloon for Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Nonembolic Occlusion: 12-Month Follow-up.

Purpose: To evaluate safety and efficacy of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy using the Rotarex catheter combined with drug-coated balloon (DCB) in treatment of femoropopliteal artery occlusive disease.

Materials And Methods: Between January 2016 and February 2018, 81 patients with acute or subacute femoropopliteal artery occlusions were treated with the Rotarex catheter combined with DCB. Lesions were classified according to the onset of symptoms as acutely (< 14 d) or subacutely (14 d to 3 mo) occluded.

Ablation and Inhibition of the Immunoproteasome Catalytic Subunit LMP7 Attenuate Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation in Mice.

Low-molecular mass protein 7 (LMP7) is a proteolytic subunit of the immunoproteasome that is involved in regulating inflammatory responses. However, the role of LMP7 in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains unknown. In this study, ApoE knockout (KO) or LMP7/ApoE double KO (dKO) mice were infused with angiotensin II (Ang II, 1000 ng/kg per minute) for up to 28 d.

Chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor 2 blockade by SB265610 inhibited angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm in Apo E mice.

Inflammation plays a critical role in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Chemokine receptor CXCR2 mediates inflammatory cell chemotaxis in several diseases. However, the role of CXCR2 in AAA and the underlying mechanisms remain unknown.

Renal Function Preservation in Surgical Resection of Primary Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma Involving the Renal Veins.

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to show the practice of preserving renal function during curative resection of inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma (IVCL) involving the renal veins at a single institution over a 7 year period.

Materials And Methods: From February 2009 to February 2017, 10 patients (6 women; median age 49 years) with IVCL involving the renal veins were treated surgically at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. En bloc resections were performed in all patients, and the renal outflows were preserved in eight patients using a new method: venoplasty of the renal ostia (VRO).

Angiopoietin-related growth factor is independently associated with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease.

Aims: The present study investigated the association of serum levels of angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (LEPAD).

Methods: The study group is comprised of 105 patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease. The control group consisted of 80 individuals without lower extremity peripheral arterial disease.

Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Chemokine Receptor CXCR2 Prevents Experimental Hypertension and Vascular Dysfunction.

Background: The recruitment of leukocytes to the vascular wall is a key step in hypertension development. Chemokine receptor CXCR2 mediates inflammatory cell chemotaxis in several diseases. However, the role of CXCR2 in hypertension development and the underlying mechanisms remain unknown.

[Change of Serum Angiopoietin-related Growth Factor in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Its Clinical Significance].

Objective: To investigate the changes and value of plasma angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Methods: Serum AGF level was analyzed in 50 AAA patients and in 56 healthy subjects. AGF and adiponectin were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Pre-reconstruction of cervical-to-petrous internal carotid artery: An improved technique for treatment of vascular lesions involving internal carotid artery at the lateral skull base.

Background: Reconstruction of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is an operative challenge for lesions involving the lateral skull base because of excessive blood loss, intraoperative cranial nerve injury, and difficulties in cerebral protection.

Methods: Between January 2010 and October 2014, 9 patients with vascular lesions at the lateral skull base were treated with a "pre-reconstruction" technique, which means reconstruction of the ICA in advance of excising the lesions.

Results: All operations were technically successful with no mortality or strokes.

Revascularization of a giant right renal artery aneurysm near the hilum.

This article describes a case of a giant right renal artery aneurysm near the hilum treated with surgical excision, ex vivo renal artery reconstruction, and orthotopic autotransplantation with successful outcome. The giant right renal artery aneurysm is rare, and the successful outcome in our case report proved the safety and effectiveness of the ex vivo reconstruction in treatment of complex renal artery lesions. A 57-year-old male smoker with a history of recurrent abdominal pain was diagnosed with a 5.

Combining detection of Notch1 and tumor necrosis factor-α converting enzyme is a reliable biomarker for the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Aims: Although many markers were associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), there is no clear consensus on which marker is of the most value. Studies have implicated the role of Notch signaling in the pathogenesis of AAA. We investigate the value of plasma Jagged1, Notch receptors and tumor necrosis factor-α converting enzyme (TACE) in identifying AAA.

Aortic bypass and orthotopic right renal autotransplantation for midaortic syndrome: a case report.

Background: Midaortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by segmental narrowing of the distal descending thoracic or abdominal aorta. Renal or visceral arteries may also be affected to varying degrees. MAS is often associated with renovascular hypertension, and requires early intervention.

Notch γ-secretase inhibitor dibenzazepine attenuates angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm in ApoE knockout mice by multiple mechanisms.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening aortic disease in the elderly. Activation of Notch1 pathway plays a critical role in the development of AAA, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In the present study, we explored the mechanisms by which Notch1 activation regulates angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced AAA formation and evaluated the therapeutic potential of a new Notch γ-secretase inhibitor, dibenzazepine (DBZ), for the treatment of AAA.