Study of cognitive function in patients with severe asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis by a computerized neuropsychological assessment device.

Background: Carotid stenosis can lead to stroke and cognitive impairment. Moreover, the cognitive function was assessed mostly by paper and pencil cognitive tests. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of severe asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (SACAS) on cognitive function by a computerized neuropsychological assessment device (CNAD).

Fenestrated and Branched Stent-Grafts for the Treatment of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: To investigate the safety and efficacy of total endovascular repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) with fenestrated and branched stent-grafts.

Methods: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched between January 2001 and December 2021 to identify literature relevant to the use of fenestrated and branched endografts for the treatment of TAAAs. Studies with <4 cases and those on juxtarenal or pararenal aortic aneurysms were excluded.

Higher Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index is Associated With Higher Likelihood of Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Purpose: To explore the association between SII (Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index) and PAD (peripheral arterial disease) in American adults.

Methods: Related data from NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) database (1999-2004) were collected and analyzed. PAD was diagnosed by ankle brachial index assessment.

Iliac Aneurysms Treated with Endovascular Iliac Branch Device: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Iliac branch devices (IBDs) have been increasingly reported for treating aortoiliac aneurysms. However, there are still concerns regarding this device. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and outcomes of IBDs in treating aortoiliac aneurysms by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Endovascular Chimney Technique for Aortic Arch Pathologies Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Endovascular chimney technique has been increasingly reported in treating aortic arch pathologies. However, there are still concerns about this technique. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and outcome of this technique by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Treatment of complex aortic aneurysms with fenestrated endografts and chimney stent repair: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective We reviewed data pertaining to fenestrated endograft technique and chimney stent repair of complex aortic aneurysm for comparative analysis of the outcomes. Methods A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted to identify articles in English, related to the treatment of complex aortic aneurysm with fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair and chimney stent repair, published until January 2015. Results A total of 42 relevant studies and 2264 patients with aortic aneurysm undergoing fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair and chimney stent repair were included in our review.