Angio PLanewave UltraSensitive Imaging (Angio PL.U.S.) as an Innovative Doppler Ultrasound Technique with a Potential to follow up Endoleaks after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR).

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Angio PLanewave UltraSensitive imaging (Angio PL.U.S.

Superb Micro-vascular Imaging (SMI): a Doppler ultrasound technique with potential to identify, classify, and follow up endoleaks in patients after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR).

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Superb Micro-vascular Imaging (SMI) as an alternative to Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) and Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) for endoleak detection and classification in patients followed up after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Materials And Methods: From May 2015 to January 2017, 30 patients underwent post-EVAR follow-up with Color Doppler Ultrasound (CDUS), CEUS, SMI, and CTA examinations. Aneurysmal sac diameter and graft patency were evaluated; endoleaks were identified and classified.

The usefulness of Duplex Doppler ultrasound in the angiological and dermatological diagnosis of patients with blue toe syndrome.

Introduction: Peripheral microembolism is one of the most frequent causes of acute limb ischemia. In order to effectively prevent relapses it is essential to localize and eliminate the source of embolism.

Aim: To evaluate the role of Duplex Doppler ultrasound examination in identifying the causes of blue toe syndrome (BTS).

Changes in flow-mediated dilatation in patients with femoropopliteal occlusion receiving conservative and invasive treatment.

Background: Although the beneficial effect of revascularisation on reduction of local clinical ischaemic symptoms has been well established, its effect on systemic vascular endothelial function has not been fully explained yet.

Aim: To determine changes in endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilatation in patients with unilateral femoropopliteal occlusion receiving medical and surgical treatment.

Methods: Seventy-nine patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic ischaemia of lower extremities, treated with endovascular procedures, with femoropopliteal graft, or receiving conservative treatment (21-day controlled treadmill training) were enrolled in the study.

Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Reduction of Postoperative Lower Extremity Edema and Normalization of Foot Microcirculation Flow in Patients Undergoing Arterial Revascularization.

BACKGROUND In patients with chronic leg ischemia, the beneficial effect of arterial revascularization can be significantly decreased due to postoperative leg swelling. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) on skin flow normalization in patients undergoing revascularization procedures due to chronic leg ischemia. MATERIAL AND METHODS We evaluated 116 patients with chronic leg ischemia.

[Duplex Doppler ultrasound examination of extremities arteries: guidelines of the Polish Society for Vascular Surgery].

The duplex Doppler examination of extremities arteries is the primary diagnostic method in detecting disorders leading to lower and upper extremities blood supply disturbances. In many cases the Doppler ultrasound plays a major role in the process of qualification to the reconstructive procedures or conservative treatment, especially to the endovascular procedures. Regardless of the widespread availability and high sensitivity and specificity of this method it's burdened with serious drawbacks.

Duplex Doppler ultrasound examination of carotid and vertebral arteries: guidelines of the Polish Society for Vascular Surgery.

The duplex Doppler examination of carotid and vertebral arteries is the primary diagnostic method in detecting disorders leading to the brain blood supply disturbances. In many cases, in patients with carotid artery stenosis, the Doppler ultrasound plays a major role in the process of qualification to the reconstructive procedures. Regardless of the widespread availability and high sensitivity and specificity of this method it's burdened with serious drawbacks.

Gene polymorphism -418 G/C of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 is associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Objective: The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is connected with abnormal extracellular matrix remodeling, with the assistance of extracellular matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). A decrease in tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2) gene expression was detected in AAA patients. Recently, a -418 G/C (rs8179090) polymorphism of the TIMP2 gene promoter, influencing the transcription rate of the gene, has been described.

Risk factors in abdominal aortic aneurysm and in Polish population aortoiliac occlusive disease and differences between them [corrected].

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) are multifactorial vascular disorders caused by complex genetic and environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to define risk factors of AAA and AIOD in the Polish population and indicate differences between diseases.

The use of duplex ultrasound arterial mapping (DUAM) and preoperative diagnostics in patients with atherosclerotic ischaemia of lower extremities.

Unlabelled: In spite of the fact duplex Doppler ultrasonography is recognized as an scanning technique equivalent to other imaging methods for preoperative diagnostics of the lower extremity arteries, in many centres its use is limited to screening.

The Aim Of The Study: was to the determine usefulness of arterial duplex mapping for preoperative diagnostics in patients with peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD).

Material And Methods: In 2008-2009, 103 patients with PAOD symptoms (129 limbs) were examined in a prospective, non-randomized study.

[The analyze of recurrent varicose veins development after surgical treatment of lower limbs varicose veins].

Possible development of recurrent varicose veins (RVV) is one of the main reasons for abandonment of patients to undergo varicose veins surgical treatment. Regardless of the increase in the number of the treatment the primary method of improving the surgical technique is to identify the causes of earlier failures. The aim of this study was to determine the mechanisms responsible for the development of recurrent varicose veins after surgical treatment of primary varicose veins.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, I/D) gene polymorphism and susceptibility to abdominal aortic aneurysm or aortoiliac occlusive disease.

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of polymorphism in angiotensin converting enzyme gene (ACE, I/D) in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) or aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD).

Materials And Methods: We investigated 829 individuals in 4 groups: AAA (n = 133), AIOD (n = 152), control (n = 152), and a random Polish population group (n = 392). ACE I/D gene polymorphism analysis was performed by polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis.

[Combined edema reducing therapy in the treatment of advanced lower limb lymphedema].

Unlabelled: Combined edema reducing therapy is a recognized method of lymphedema treatment. However such therapy can be difficult to implement from methodological and logistic point of view in cases of advanced forms of lymphedema. The aim of the study was the presentation and discussion of intensive phase of combined treatment in patient with advanced primary lymphedema.

[Application of the percutaneuos thrombin injection in treatment of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms].

Pseudoaneurysms are not a common complication of the endovascular procedures but can present a serious therapeutic problem. Both, the application of compression therapy and surgical operation can lead to the development of subsequent complications. The aim of this study was analysis of the treatment results of iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms managed with percutaneous thrombin injection.

[Vertebral arteries dissection as a rare cause of central nervous system ischemia].

However rare, dissection of extracranial cerebral arteries is one of the most often causes of ischemic stroke in young people. Early diagnosis and treatment promote artery recanalization that results in total symptom regression. The proper diagnosis is in many cases is difficult.

Location of femoral artery puncture site and the risk of postcatheterization pseudoaneurysm formation.

Iatrogenic causes constitute increasingly frequent sources of pseudoaneurysms due to endovascular interventions. However, till now, all analyses focused on evaluating different risk factors contributing to the development of pseudoaneurysm, overlooking the issue of localization of femoral puncture. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of position of femoral artery puncture on the risk of pseudoaneurysm formation.

[Pregnancy as a risk factor in development of varicose veins in women].

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyse prevalence of so called classical risk factors for VV in patients with this entity.

Materials And Methods: Study consisted of three parts. In the first part the prevalence of risk factors in 130 men and 360 women with VV was compared.

Current options in prosthetic vascular graft infection: comparative analysis of 63 consecutive cases.

Purpose: The study was conducted to compare the results of two different techniques of vascular reconstruction in patients after the removal of infected vascular prostheses.

Methods: Sixty-three patients with vascular prostheses infections underwent treatment. Either the infected fragments or the entire prosthesis was removed in all of the patients.