Factors Related to Limb Occlusion After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR).

Background: Limb occlusion is a potentially serious consequence of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (EVAR). This case-control study identifies factors that predispose to limb occlusion.

Methods: A consecutive series of patients from 2 centers undergoing EVAR over an 11-year period 2007-2017 were identified retrospectively.

Comparison of Patient Radiation Dose and Contrast Use during EVAR in a Dedicated Hybrid Vascular OR and Mobile Imaging.

Background: The aim of the study is to determine whether performing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) in a dedicated vascular hybrid operating room (OR) is associated with a decreased patient radiation and contrast dose compared with mobile C-arm imaging in a conventional OR.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients undergoing standard EVAR from 2009-2016. "Standard EVAR" was defined as the elective EVAR performed with bifurcated graft for infrarenal aneurysm with no iliac aneurysms.

Comparative Study of Protein Expression Levels of Five Plaque Biomarkers and Relation with Carotid Plaque Type Classification in Patients after Carotid Endarterectomy.

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process resulting in local plaque deposition in the vessel wall of arteries with symptoms to various areas of vascular tree. Identification of patients with progressive advanced atherosclerotic disease is mainly based on the known characteristics of the vulnerable or recently ruptured plaque. Molecular and cellular features associated with the vulnerable plaque are considered potential diagnostic markers for plaque rupture and thrombosis.

Upper- versus lower-limb aerobic exercise training on health-related quality of life in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease.

Objective: This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of upper- and lower-limb aerobic exercise training on disease-specific functional status and generic health-related quality of life (QOL) in patients with intermittent claudication.

Methods: The study recruited 104 patients (mean age, 68 years; range, 50-85) from the Sheffield Vascular Institute. Patients were randomly allocated to groups that received upper-limb (ULG) or lower-limb (LLG) aerobic exercise training, or to a nonexercise control group.

A case report of coronary-subclavian steal syndrome treated with carotid to axillary artery bypass.

Coronary-subclavian steal syndrome results from atherosclerotic disease of the proximal subclavian artery causing reversal of flow in an internal mammary artery used as conduit for coronary artery bypass. This rare complication of cardiac revascularisation leads to recurrence of myocardial ischaemia. When feasible, subclavian angioplasty and/or stent placement can provide acceptable result for these patients.

Upper- vs lower-limb aerobic exercise rehabilitation in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of a 24-week program of upper- and lower-limb aerobic exercise training on walking performance in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and to study the mechanisms that could influence symptomatic improvement.

Methods: After approval from the North Sheffield Local Research Ethics Committee, 104 patients (median age, 69 years; range, 50 to 85 years) with stable PAD were randomized into an upper- or lower-limb aerobic exercise training group (UL-Ex or LL-Ex), or to a nonexercise training control group. Training was performed twice weekly for 24 weeks at equivalent relative exercise intensities.