Publications by authors named "Z Pecsvarady"
Telemedicine is increasingly used in several fields of healthcare, including vascular medicine. This study aimed to investigate the views of experts and propose clinical practice recommendations on the possible applications of telemedicine in vascular medicine. A clinical guidance group proposed a set of 67 clinical practice recommendations based on the synthesis of current evidence and expert opinion.
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- Buerger's disease (BD) is a serious condition that requires early diagnosis for effective treatment, but there’s no universally accepted method for diagnosing it due to varied criteria used by different vascular centers.
- A recent Delphi Consensus Study highlighted the lack of consensus on BD diagnostic criteria, particularly beyond the requirement of a history of smoking, making it hard to compare patient outcomes globally.
- The VAS-European Independent Foundation has proposed that a definitive BD diagnosis should include a history of smoking, typical angiographic and histopathological features, and suggests using a combination of major and minor criteria for suspected diagnoses, with validation studies currently in progress.
Article Synopsis
- Buerger's disease (BD) is challenging to diagnose due to a lack of universally accepted criteria, making proper identification difficult.
- A modified Delphi consensus study involving 29 experts sought to establish a more definitive set of diagnostic criteria for BD, ultimately leading to the acceptance of several key factors such as a history of tobacco use and certain physical symptoms.
- The study highlighted significant discrepancies in existing diagnostic criteria and emphasized the need for a standardized approach to diagnosing BD in clinical settings.
Importance: The post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is the most common long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), occurring in up to 40-50% of cases. There are limited evidence-based approaches for PTS clinical management.
Objective: To provide an expert consensus for PTS diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.