Publications by authors named "N A Saratzis"

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  • This study examines the long-term effects of elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) on the common iliac arteries (CIAs) using various modern aortic endografts in a cohort of 168 patients.* -
  • Over a 5-year follow-up, significant increases in the diameter (11.7% at 24 months, 22.8% at 60 months) and length of CIAs were observed, indicating a concerning progression of aneurysmal disease.* -
  • The research found that increased CIA dilatation significantly predicted long-term EVAR failures, highlighting the need for comprehensive follow-up to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the procedure.*
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Hepatic artery aneurysms (HAAs) are an uncommon vascular disease, which account for 20% of visceral artery aneurysms. The majority are usually asymptomatic and discovered accidentally during imaging control, but occasionally, they can present as acute abdominal pain, haemobilia, obstructive jaundice, or gastrointestinal bleeding due to aneurysm sac expansion or rupture with catastrophic consequences. We present the case of a 51-year-old male patient with a giant common HAA of 11.

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The number of endovascular aortic repairs (EVARs) has surpassed the number of open surgical repairs of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) worldwide. The available commercial endoprostheses are composed of materials that are stiffer than the native aortic wall. As a consequence, the implantation of stent-graft endoprostheses during EVAR increases aortic rigidity and thus aortic stiffness, resulting in a decrease in abdominal aorta compliance.

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: Prospective single and multicenter studies have shown improved outcomes of patients who underwent carotid artery stenting with the novel CGuard dual-layer mesh stent at 1 year. : The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all published studies to assess 1-year efficacy and outcomes of CGuard in patients with carotid stenting. Methods: A systematic search was performed.

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Dual layer mesh stents constitute a novel treatment option for patients who undergo carotid artery stenting (CAS). The aim of this prospective study is to report 12 month outcomes of patients who underwent CAS with CGuard (Inspire MD, Tel Aviv, Israel) microNET self-expanding stent with embolic protection system in a tertiary center from October 2018 to March 2022. Primary endpoints included in-stent restenosis >70% verified by ultrasound (DUS), ipsilateral transient ischemic attack (TIA), and stroke at 12 months.

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