Use of Suboptimal Great Saphenous Vein in Lower Extremity Bypass Yields Favorable Amputation-Free Survival.

Objective: Historically, studies have identified a great saphenous vein (GSV) diameter of at least 3.0 mm for optimal durability following lower extremity bypass. With the recent publication of BEST-CLI and BASIL-2 studies, we sought to compare patency and post-operative complications utilizing GSV conduit of <3.

Evaluating Veterans' Preferences for Renal Denervation for Treatment of Difficult-to-Control Hypertension: A Single-Center Survey Study.

Background And Aims: Catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) is a safe and effective alternative treatment for hypertension. However, data on patient preferences are limited. This study sought to delineate preferences for RDN among Veterans with difficult-to-control hypertension at an urban VA Medical Center with the goal of optimizing management and referral practices in hypertensive Veterans.