Observational study of the medical management of patients with peripheral artery disease.

Background: Previous research has suggested that patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are not offered adequate risk factor modification, despite their high cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study was to assess the cardiovascular profiles of patients with PAD and quantify the survival benefits of target-based risk factor modification.

Methods: The Vascular and Endovascular Research Network (VERN) prospectively collected cardiovascular profiles of patients with PAD from ten UK vascular centres (April to June 2018) to assess practice against UK and European goal-directed best medical therapy guidelines.

The Transposed Femoral Vein Fistula: The Native Choice in Desperate Vascular Access.

Background: This is a review of our experience in creating transposed femoral vein (TFV) fistulas and some of the lessons we have learnt while performing this challenging procedure over the last 5 years.

Methods: This is retrospective review of patients who underwent TFV fistula formation between January 2013 and December 2017.

Results: Fifteen patients underwent FV fistula formation with 4 cases being excluded from analysis.

Origins and development of geriatric medicine in Australia.

After a tentative beginning 50 years ago, geriatric medicine has become an accepted part of medical practice in Australia. It includes the rehabilitation of elderly people, general aspects of aged care in the community, undergraduate and postgraduate education and research.