Intravascular lithotripsy in infra-popliteal peripheral artery disease.

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) carries a significant risk of limb loss and thus demands urgent attention. Calcified atherosclerotic disease affecting the infra-popliteal (IP) arteries poses a formidable challenge for effective revascularization due to the narrow vessel diameter and the common presence of extensively calcified, long occlusive lesions. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is an endovascular treatment that induces microfractures in the medial calcifications of blood vessels, thereby facilitating the clearance of calcified obstructive arterial lesions.

A Cost-Consequence Analysis Comparing Balloon-Expandable Covered Stents for the Management of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease.

Purpose: To compare procedural and long-term costs associated with the use of Balloon-Expandable Covered Stents (BECS) in the management of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease (AIOD).

Materials And Methods: A cost-consequence model was developed to simulate the intra- and post-operative management of patients with AIOD from the perspective of private health-payers. The study assessed the costs of the LifeStream (BD, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey), iCAST/Advanta V12 (Getinge, Goteborg, Sweden), BeGraft Peripheral (Bentley, Hechingen, Germany), and Viabahn Balloon Expandable (VBX) (W.

Management of secondary aorto-enteric fistulae: a multi-centre study.

Background: Secondary aorto-enteric fistulae (SAEF) are a rare, complex and life-threatening complication following aortic repair. Traditional treatment strategy has been with open aortic repair (OAR), with emergence of endovascular repair (EVAR) as a potentially viable initial treatment option. Controversy exists over optimal immediate and long-term management.

Long-term Results of Interwoven Nitinol Stents to Treat the Radiocephalic Anastomotic Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis.

Introduction: Juxta-anastomotic stenosis (JXAS) is a common problem afflicting the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and long-term efficacy of an interwoven nitinol stent (Supera, Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA, USA) in the treatment of radiocephalic AVF JXAS.

Methods: A single-center, retrospective, observational study was conducted of patients with failing AVF due to JXAS treated with an interwoven nitinol stent.

Trends and outcomes in Australian carotid artery revascularization surgery: 2010-2017.

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) reduce the risk of stroke in patients with severe carotid stenosis. The aim was to compare contemporary treatment trends and outcomes after CEA and CAS between states of Australia.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from the Australasian Vascular Audit between 2010 and 2017.

Kounis Syndrome after Angioplasty of the Superficial Femoral Artery with Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon.

Drug-coated balloons are used widely as a form of endovascular treatment for peripheral arterial disease, to improve patency by reducing neointimal hyperplasia and restenosis. We present a rare case of acute coronary syndrome secondary to anaphylaxis after inflation of a paclitaxel-coated balloon used to treat a recurrent superficial femoral artery stenosis.

A comprehensive renal vascular access clinic results in improved patient outcomes and reduced costs.

Background: Management of vascular access for haemodialysis is a leading cause of morbidity and hospitalization in patients with end-stage renal disease. We sought to evaluate the change in admission and procedural outcomes before and after the establishment of a vascular surgeon-led comprehensive renal vascular access clinic (RVAC).

Method: A retrospective clinical study was conducted after an RVAC was established in January 2013, with retrospective database created for the 24-month period prior to and after.

Long-term survival following open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Background: Long-term results for patients being managed for ruptured compared to elective abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are unclear. We hypothesize that patients who survive 30 days or more following repair of ruptured AAA (RAAA) performed by open technique have a life expectancy no different to those patients surviving 30 days or more following elective AAA repair, or compared to a general age-matched population.

Methods: Between 1987 and December 2014, 620 consecutive patients were treated by the principal author for aortic aneurysmal disease.

An Endovascular-First Approach to the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia Results in Superior Limb Salvage Rates.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a shift to a primary endovascular revascularization (ER) strategy for patients presenting with critical limb ischemia (CLI) after a change in staff at our center in 2008 altered our revascularization strategy.

Methods: Between 2004 and 2012, 344 critically ischemic limbs were treated in 279 patients (mean age 74.0±11.