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202. Tratamento de Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal por PEVAR Complicado de Pseudo-Aneurisma Femoral
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Sousa, Joel, primary, Brandão, Daniel, primary, Barreto, Paulo, primary, Ferreira, Joana, primary, Almeida-Lopes, José, primary, and Mansilha, Armando, primary
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- 2018
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203. Revascularização no Pé Diabético: Caso Clínico
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Pinheiro, Ana Sofia de Sá Monteiro Gil, primary, Brandão, Daniel, primary, Barreto, Paulo, primary, Ferreira, Joana, primary, Lopes, José Almeida, primary, Sousa, Joel, primary, and Mansilha, Armando, primary
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- 2018
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204. Prof. Armando Mansilha
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Mansilha, Armando, primary
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- 2017
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205. IP127. Urgent Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Rocha-Neves, João, primary, Casal-Moura, Marta, additional, Capoccia, Laura, additional, Oliveira-Pinto, José, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Teixeira, José, additional
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- 2017
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206. IP121. Early Carotid Endarterectomy After Intravenous Thrombolysis: Systematic Review of Evidence
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Rocha-Neves, João, primary, Casal-Moura, Marta, additional, Oliveira-Pinto, José, additional, Braga, Sandrina, additional, Teixeira, José, additional, and Mansilha, Armando, additional
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- 2017
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207. Long-term results of outside "instructions for use" EVAR
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Oliveira-Pinto, José, primary, Oliveira, Nelson, additional, Bastos-Gonçalves, Frederico, additional, Hoeks, Sanne, additional, Van Rijn, Marie Josee, additional, Ten Raa, Sander, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Verhagen, Hence J., additional
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- 2017
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208. Estenose sintomática da artéria subclávia direita aberrante
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Machado, Luís, primary, Rocha e Silva, Augusto, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Teixeira, José, additional
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- 2016
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209. Endovascular treatment of isolated saccular aneurysms of the abdominal aorta Saccular Abdominal and iliac artery: case report
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Almeida-Lopes, José, Brandão, Daniel, Barreto, Paulo, Ferreira, Joana, and Mansilha, Armando
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Correção endovascular ,Aneurisma sacular da aorta abdominal ,Aneurisma sacular da artéria ilíaca ,Saccular Iliac Artery Aneurysm ,cardiovascular system ,Saccular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ,cardiovascular diseases ,Endovascular Correction - Abstract
Os autores apresentam um caso clínico de um doente do sexo masculino, de 72 anos, que apresentava 2 aneurismas abdominais saculares isolados: um aneurisma da artéria ilíaca comum esquerda de 3 cm que envolvia a bifurcação ilíaca, corrigido por via endovascular através de embolização com diversos coils da artéria ilíaca interna ipsilateral com a subsequente colocação de uma extensão ilíaca de endoprótese Endurant II (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, EUA), e um aneurisma da aorta abdominal de 3,8 cm, corrigido com a colocação de uma endoprótese tubular Endurant II. É realizada uma revisão da literatura sobre o nível de evidência do tratamento de aneurismas saculares e das possíveis complicações decorrentes da exclusão de aneurismas da artéria ilíaca, principalmente no diz respeito à embolização da artéria ilíaca interna. The authors present a case report of 72 years-old male patient, who had two isolated saccular abdominal aneurysms, one aneurysm of the left common iliac artery of 3 cmof diameter involving the iliac bifurcation, corrected by endovascular embolization with multiple coils of the ipsilateral internal iliac artery with subsequent placement of a iliac extension of an EndurantII stent-graft (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, Minn) and an abdominal aortic aneurysm of 3.8 cm, managed by the placement of an Endurant II tubular stent-graft. A literature review is performed on the level of evidence of the treatment of saccular aneurysms and made reference of the possible complications resulting from the exclusion of iliac artery aneurysms, especially in relation to the internal iliac artery embolization.
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- 2015
210. Vegetação em prótese da aorta ascendente: três complicações major em territórios - caso clínico
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Almeida-Lopes, José, Mansilha, Armando, Rolim, Dalila, Dias, Paulo, Ramos, José, and Teixeira, José
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Infecção protésica da aorta ascendente ,Vegetação de grandes dimensões ,Embolia séptica ,Large dimensions vegetation ,Acidente vascular cerebral hemorrágico ,Aneurisma da artéria mesentérica superior ,Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm ,Septic embolism ,Hemorrhagic stroke ,Ascending aortic graft infection - Abstract
The authors describe a rare case report of a septic embolism to a lower limb, a mycotic superior mesenteric artery aneurysm and a hemorrhagic stroke derived from a large mobile vegetation in an ascending aortic graft. Infected ascending aortic grafts should be handled with a high level of suspicion, always bearing in mind that the survival of these patients depends largely on their physiological reserve, fast diagnosis and prompt medical or/and mainly used surgical treatment. Review of the literature and clinical features of the pathology in question are also described and discussed. Os autores descrevem um caso clínico raro de uma embolia séptica para um membro inferior, um aneurisma micótico da artéria mesentérica superior e um acidente vascular cerebral hemorrágico causados por uma grande vegetação móvel em um enxerto protésico da aorta ascendente. Enxertos protésicos infectados da aorta ascendente, devem ser tratados com um alto grau de suspeição, tendo sempre em mente que a sobrevida destes doentes depende largamente da sua cerebral hemorrágico reserva fisiológica, diagnóstico rápido e pronto tratamento médico e/ou mais frequentemente usado tratamento cirúrgico. Uma revisão da literatura e das caracteristicas clínicas da patologia em questão são descritas e discutidas.
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- 2015
211. Stent-assisted coil embolization of a renal aneurysm
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Almeida-Lopes, José, Brandão, Daniel, and Mansilha, Armando
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Embolization ,Aneurisma ,Renal artery ,Embolização ,Artéria renal ,Aneurysm - Abstract
Os autores apresentam um caso clínico raro de um doente do sexo masculino, de 33 anos com um aneurisma sacular da artéria renal direita de 2,1 cm. O tratamento (C5) realizado passou pela exclusão aneurismática através da colocação de um stent de nitinol auto-expansível de células abertas de 5 × 20 mm no colo do aneurisma e embolização com a libertação de coils através da malha do stent. Durante o seguimento do doente, este manteve uma adequada função renal e perfil tensional e o angio-TC de controlo revelou total exclusão aneurismática, assim como permeabilidade das artérias renais segmentares, integridade do stent colocado, sem sinais de enfarte ou atrofia renal. Adicionalmente foi realizada uma revisão da literatura, das possíveis complicações e feita referência às várias hipóteses atuais de tratamento. © 2014 Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L. Todos os direitos reservados. The authors present a rare case-report of a 33 years old, male patient with a saccular aneurysm of the right renal artery with 2.1 cm. The carried out treatment to exclude the aneurysm was done by placing a self-expanding open cells with 5×20 mm in the aneurysm neck and coils embolization, released through the mesh of the stent. During follow-up, the patient maintained an adequate renal function, without hypertension and the angio-CT revealed complete exclusion of the aneurysmal sac, as well as the permeability of the segmental renal arteries, integrity of the stent placed, with no signs of renal infarction or atrophy. Additionally a review of the literature is performed upon the possible complications and the current treatment options. © 2014 Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular. Published by Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved.
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- 2014
212. A new cycle for the International Angiology Journal.
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MANSILHA, Armando
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- 2022
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213. Tratamento Endovascular do Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal por Via Percutânea e Anestesia Local – One Day Surgery
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Sousa, Joel, primary, Brandão, Daniel, additional, Barreto, Paulo, additional, Ferreira, Joana, additional, Lopes, José Almeida, additional, and Mansilha, Armando, additional
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- 2016
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214. Venous palmar aneurysm: case report
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Lopes, José Almeida, Brandão, Daniel, Figueiredo, Alexandre, and Mansilha, Armando
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- 2012
215. Aneurysmal disease and hybrid treatment: case report
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Lopes, José Almeida, Brandão, Daniel, Figueiredo, Alexandre, and Mansilha, Armando
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Aneurisma da Artéria Poplítea ,Aneurisma isolado da Artéria Ilíaca Comum ,Isolated Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm ,Hybrid Treatment ,Tratamento Híbrido ,Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - Abstract
Os autores apresentam um caso clínico de um doente do sexo masculino, de 63 anos, com dois aneurismas poplíteos, corrigidos por via clássica, um dos quais trombosado (claudicação para curtas distâncias) e por via endovascular a um aneurisma sacular isolado da artéria ilíaca comum, através da colocação de uma endoprótese Este caso clínico demonstra as diferentes possibilidades de abordagem (endovascular e clássica) no tratamento da mesma entidade patológica, com localização e circunstâncias diversas, no mesmo doente. É ainda feita uma revisão da literatura sobre a patologia em questão e é levantada discussão sobre qual o melhor tratamento cirúrgico para cada localização. The authors present a case report of a 63 years-old male patient, with two popliteal aneurysms, both treated by the classical surgical approach, one of which was thrombosed (short distances claudication) and subsequently by endovascular means an isolated iliac artery aneurysm, by placing a covered stent-graft. This case demonstrates the different possible approaches (endovascular and classical) to treat the same pathological entity, in different location and circumstances, in the same patient. A literature review of the disease in question was performed and discussion is raised about what is the best surgical treatment for each location.
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- 2012
216. Therapeutic strategy in the chronic venous disease
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Medeiros, Júlia and Mansilha, Armando
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Doença venosa crónica ,Varicose veins ,Compressão elástica ,Varizes ,Chronic venous disease ,Compression ,Ablação venosa ,Pharmacological therapy ,Venous ablation ,Farmacoterapia - Abstract
A doença venosa crónica é uma patologia bastante prevalente capaz de alterar a qualidade de vida do doente, e com um importante impacto socioeconómico. O seu tratamento passa pela adoção de medidas higieno-dietéticas, pela farmacoterapia, compressão elástica, incluindo ainda formas de tratamento que permitem a ablação do refluxo e hipertensão venosa como a ablação mecânica, térmica e química. Face à multiplicidade de abordagens terapêuticas atualmente disponíveis torna-se importante averiguar aquelas mais eficazes. O objetivo do presente trabalho é sistematizar a orientação clínica de doentes com doença venosa crónica, tendo em conta a classificação CEAP, os resultados de estudos publicados assim como as recomendações atualmente disponíveis, de forma a promover tanto a melhoria clínica como a satisfazer as expectativas do doente. Pesquisaram-se na Medline artigos em língua inglesa no âmbito do tratamento da doença venosa crónica. Foram ainda consultados estudos, não incluídos na pesquisa inicial, mas citados nos artigos da mesma. Foi possível aferir que o tratamento da doença venosa crónica deve ser individualizado e estabelecido de acordo com estádio clínico. As medidas higieno-dietéticas devem ser adotadas por todos os doentes e os diferentes graus de compressão aplicados de acordo com a classificação CEAP. A farmacoterapia promove alívio sintomático e melhoria das complicações decorrentes da doença. Todas as técnicas podem ser realizadas em ambulatório. A ablação térmica é prometedora; contudo, desconhecem-se resultados da recorrência a longo prazo, a química apesar de ser a mais barata está associada a maior incidência de pigmentação e recanalização. A ablação mecânica pode ser realizada sem anestesia geral e permite regressar às atividades profissionais no dia seguinte. Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a highly prevalent pathology that compromises patient’s quality of life, and has an important impact socioeconomically. Its treatment passes through the adoption of hygiene-dietetic measures, pharmacological therapy and elastic compression, as well as approaches that are able to ablate venous reflux and hypertension such as mechanical, thermic or chemical ablations. Due to the multiplicity of therapeutic approaches available nowadays, it is important to search for the more effective ones. The objective of this work is to establish a systematic clinical orientation for patients with chronic venous disease, taking into account the CEAP classification, the published results and the recommendations available, in a way to achieve clinical improvement and to answer patient’s expectations. English articles were searched in Medline in concern to the treatment of chronic venous disease. Articles cited by others contained in the initial research were also included. It was possible to understand that chronic venous disease treatment must be individualized and established according to the clinical state. Hygiene-dietetic measures must be adopted by all patients and the different compressions degrees adjusted to the CEAP classification. Pharmacological therapy induces symptomatic relieve and improves complications. All ablation techniques can be performed in an ambulatory setting. Thermal ablation is a promising treatment although there is lack of long term results for recurrence, whereas the chemical ablation, despite being the cheapest, is the mayor cause of pigmentation and recanalization. Mechanical approaches can be performed without general anesthesia and patients are able to return to work the day after the procedure.
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- 2012
217. Anatomic variation in the aortic arch
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Lopes, José Almeida and Mansilha, Armando
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- 2012
218. Endovascular correction of splenic artery aneurysm: case report
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Lopes, José Almeida, Brandão, Daniel, and Mansilha, Armando
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splenic artery aneurysm ,aneurisma da artéria esplénica ,endovascular - Abstract
Os aneurismas da artéria esplénica, embora sejam os aneurismas esplâncnicos mais frequentes, cursam com uma prevalência de apenas 0,01%. Neste contexto os autores apresentam um caso clínico de uma doente de 41 anos com aneurisma da artéria esplénica de 20x29mm, tratada através da colocação de um stent coberto auto-expansível (Gore®, Viabahn®). É realizada uma revisão da literatura, das possíveis complicações e feita referência às várias hipóteses de tratamento, dando particular ênfase às novas técnicas endovasculares. Splenic artery aneurysms, although they are the most common splanchnic aneurysms, they have a prevalence of only 0,01%. In this context the authors present a case report of a 41 years female patient with a splenic artery aneurysm of 20x29mm, treated by deployment of a covered self-expandable stent (Gore® Viabahn®). It is performed a literature review of the pathology in question, possible complications and made reference to the various treatment options, with particular emphasis on the new endovascular techniques.
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- 2012
219. Angiogenesis and Arteriogenesis in Peripheral Arterial Disease
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Brandão, Daniel, Costa, Carla, and Mansilha, Armando
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angiogenesis ,doença arterial periférica ,arteriogénese ,arteriogenesis ,Peripheral arterial disease ,biomarkers ,angiogénese - Abstract
Em adaptação à obstrução da árvore arterial e consequente isquemia, os organismos induzem os processos arteriogénico e angiogénico no sentido de melhorar o aporte sanguíneo aos tecidos. Contudo, 25% dos doentes com doença arterial periférica (DAP) vão sofrer agravamento da sua condição isquémica aos cinco anos, sugerindo insuficiência dos processos adaptativos. Estes mecanismos são extremamente complexos e resultam da interacção adequadamente coordenada de múltiplas moléculas com células específicas. O estudo da variabilidade interindividual nas moléculas envolvidas nos mecanismos vasculares de adaptação à isquemia poderá provavelmente possibilitar a identificação de biomarcadores com capacidade prognóstica não só em relação à evolução da doença, mas também à resposta às terapêuticas instituídas. In adaptation to arterial obstruction and consequent ischemia, organisms induce the arteriogenic and angiogenic mechanisms in order to improve blood supply to tissues. However, 25% of the patients with peripheral arterial disease will have a deterioration of their condition, suggesting failure of the adaptative processes. These mechanisms are extremely complex, resulting from the interaction of multiple molecules suitably coordinated with specific cells. The study of interindividual variability in the molecules involved in the vascular adaptive mechanisms to ischemia could probably enable the identification of prognostic biomarkers not only for the disease evolution, but also for the response to therapeutic approaches.
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- 2012
220. Correção de aneurisma do tronco braquiocefálico, 10 anos após traumatismo torácico fechado
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Lopes, José Almeida, Marinho, Benjamim, Mansilha, Armando, Casanova, Jorge, Carvalho, Joana, Ramos, José Fernando, Pinho, Paulo, and Albuquerque, Roberto Roncon de
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Blunt chest trauma ,Innominate artery aneurysm ,cardiovascular system ,Traumatismo torácico fechado ,Aneurisma do tronco braquicefálico - Abstract
Aneurismas do tronco braquiocefálico são extremamente raros. Os autores apresentam o caso clínico de um doente de 22 anos de idade, com antecedente de atropelamento de alta energia há cerca de 10 anos por motociclo, com traumatismo toraco-abdominal anterior, em quem foi acidentalmente descoberto um aneurisma do tronco braquiocefálico com 52mm. Para a exclusão do referido aneurisma o doente foi submetido com sucesso à construção de um bypass aorta ascendente-carotídio-subclávio com prótese bifurcada de Dacron® (14x7mm), com abordagem por esternotomia mediana, cervical e supra-clavicular. É feita uma revisão da literatura, sendo descritas e discutidas as características clínicas, o tratamento cirúrgico e o mecanismo de traumatismo torácico sobre o tronco braquiocefálico. Innominate artery aneurysms are extremely rare. The authors present a case report of a 22-year-old patient, in whom was accidently discovered an innominate artery aneurysm of 52 mm, 10 years after a blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma caused by a high energy running over by a motorcycle. For the exclusion of the aneurysm, the patient was successfully submitted to the construction of an ascending aorta-carotid-subclavian bypass with bifurcated Dacron® graft (14x7mm), by means of a median sternotomy, right cervical and supra-clavicular approaches. Review of the literature, clinical features, surgical treatment and chest trauma mechanisms over the innominate artery are described and discussed.
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- 2012
221. Abordagem híbrida da doença aneurismática: caso clínico
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Lopes, José Almeida, Brandão, Daniel, and Mansilha, Armando
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Aneurisma da Artéria Poplítea ,Popliteal Artery Aneurysm ,cardiovascular diseases ,Hybrid Approach ,Abordagem Híbrida ,Femoral Artery Aneurysm ,Aneurisma da Artéria Femoral - Abstract
Os aneurismas poplíteos e femorais são os aneurismas periféricos mais prevalentes. Os autores apresentam um caso clínico de um doente do sexo masculino de 61 anos que num contexto de edema marcado do membro inferior direito, realizou angiodinografia que confirmou a presença de flebotrombose poplítea direita consequente a compressão motivada por um volumoso aneurisma poplíteo. Dada a ausência de conduto venoso adequado, foi decidido tratamento endovascular do aneurisma poplíteo, com colocação de endoprotese. Posteriormente foi feita a correcção por via clássica de um aneurisma femoral comum esquerdo, por colocação de enxerto de interposição. Este caso clínico demonstra as diferentes possibilidades de abordagem (endovascular e clássica) no tratamento da mesma entidade patológica, com localização e circunstâncias diversas, no mesmo doente. The popliteal and femoral aneurysms are the most prevalent peripheral artery aneurysms. The authors present a case report of a 61 years-old male patient, in a context of marked swelling of the right lower limb. A duplex ultrasonography was performed, which diagnosed the presence of a right popliteal phlebothrombosis subsequent to compression caused by a large popliteal aneurysm. Given the lack of adequate venous conduit, it was decided to perform an endovascular procedure to exclude the right popliteal aneurysm with a covered stent-graft. Subsequently classic correction of the left common femoral artery aneurysm was made, by placing an interposition graft. This case demonstrates the different possible approaches (endovascular and classical) to treat the same pathological entity, in different location and circumstances, in the same patient.
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- 2011
222. Screening of familiar trombophylia in patients with deep venous thrombosis
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Mota, Fernando, Gonçalves, Luciana Ricca, and Mansilha, Armando
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Hereditary thrombophilia ,Trombose venosa profunda ,Rastreio ,Factores da coagulação ,Deep vein thrombosis ,Coagulation factors ,Sreening ,Inibidores naturais da coagulação ,Trombofilia hereditária ,Natural inhibitors of coagulation - Abstract
A trombose venosa profunda é uma doença frequente e importante que se manifesta em indivíduos com factores de risco conhecidos ou desconhecidos. A sua etiopatogenia é multifactorial incluindo factores adquiridos e factores genéticos. Dois tipos de defeitos genéticos podem causar trombose venosa: mutações que resultam em deficiência dos inibidores naturais da coagulação e mutações com aumento do nível/função dos factores da coagulação. O objectivo deste trabalho é referir e discutir as situações em que se deve rastrear a presença de trombofilia hereditária no contexto de um episódio de trombose venosa profunda. Foram relatadas como factor de risco para trombose venosa, por ordem cronológica, a deficiência de antitrombina, deficiência de proteína C e proteína S, factor V Leiden, mutação G20210A do gene da protrombina e os níveis elevados de factor VIII. Apesar da associação entre trombofilia hereditária e o risco de trombose venosa estar bem documentada, o mesmo não ocorre em relação ao risco de recorrência. A única situação em que o risco de recorrência foi documentado foi em doentes jovens com deficiência de inibidores naturais da coagulação no contexto de um primeiro episódio de trombose venosa e/ou uma história familiar positiva para trombose venosa. Actualmente não existe consenso sobre o rastreio de trombofilia hereditária no contexto de trombose venosa profunda. Seria importante que fossem seguidas as guidelines actuais, no sentido de uniformizar a abordagem aos doentes com trombose venosa profunda e facilitar a realização de estudos que permitam elaborar novas guidelines com recomendações baseadas em evidência de elevada qualidade. Deep vein thrombosis is a common and important disease that occurs in individuals with known or unknown risk factors. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and includes genetic and acquired factors. Two types of genetic defects can cause venous thrombosis: mutations that result in deficiency of natural inhibitors of coagulation and mutations that increase the level / function of coagulation factors. The aim of this work is to refer and discuss the situations in which the presence of inherited thrombophilia should be screened in the context of an episode of deep vein thrombosis. The deficiency of antithrombin, protein C and protein S, factor V Leiden, mutation G20210A in prothrombin gene and elevated levels of factor VIII, in chronological order, have been reported as a risk factor for venous thrombosis. Despite the association between inherited thrombophilia and the risk of venous thrombosis being well documented, the same does not apply for the risk of recurrence. The only situation where the risk of recurrence has been documented is in young patients with deficiency of natural inhibitors of coagulation in the context of a first episode of venous thrombosis and / or a positive family history of venous thrombosis. Currently there is no consensus on screening for inherited thrombophilia in the context of deep vein thrombosis. It would be important to follow the current guidelines in order to standardize the approach to patients with deep vein thrombosis and facilitate the conduct of studies to elaborate new guidelines with high quality evidence-based recommendations.
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- 2011
223. Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Silva, Ivone, Loureiro, Tiago, Almeida, Isabel, Mansilha, Armando, Almeida, Rui, and Vasconcelos, Carlos
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Fenómeno de Raynaud ,Raynaud's Phenomenon - Abstract
O Fenómeno de Raynaud (FR) é uma manifestação clínica comum, traduzida por vasoespasmos recorrentes dos dedos, na maioria das vezes provocados pela exposição ao frio ou estímulos emocionais. Pode ser primário (idiopática) ou secundária a diversas doenças ou condições, incluindo doenças do tecido conjuntivo, como esclerose sistémica. A patogênese da FR é mal compreendido. Actualmente pensa-se que a lesão endotelial e a disfunção vascular associada podem ser as primeiras alteração patogénicas e responsável pelas complicações vasculares nos doentes com RP. As alterações funcionais (vasoconstrição) e as mudanças estruturais (proliferação intimal e obstrução dos capilares e artérias), traduzem-se clinicamente como RP e úlceras digitais. O FR é em muitos casos a primeira manifestação da doença secundária associado e precede as outras manifestações clínicas em anos. Raynaud´s Phenomenon (RP) is a common clinical disorder, manifested by recurrent vasospasm of fingers and toes, often triggered by exposure to cold temperatures or emotional stress. It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to several diseases or conditions, including connective tissue diseases such as systemic sclerosis. The pathogenesis of RP is poorly understood. It is generally accepted that endothelial damage and vascular dysfunction may be the earliest pathogenetic alteration and ethological factor responsible for vascular complications in RP patients. Functional abnormalities (vasoconstriction) and structural changes (intimal proliferation, obstruction) are expressed clinically as RP and digital ulcers. RP is the first manifestation of the secondary associated disease and precedes other clinical manifestations by years.
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- 2011
224. Carotid Endarterectomy under Local Anaesthesia
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Mansilha, Armando
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anestesia geral ,endarterectomy ,endarterectomia ,general anaethesia ,local anaesthesia ,Estenose carotídea ,Carotid stenosis ,anestesia loco-regional - Abstract
A eficácia da endarterectomia carotídea (CEA) na prevenção do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) em doentes com estenose carotídea sintomática e assintomática foi estabelecida em vários estudos randomizados multicêntricos. A anestesia local tem sido associada a um potencial benefício comparativamente à anestesia geral, em termos de diminuição da morbilidade neurológica e mortalidade, bem como redução de custos hospitalares. Este artigo procura analisar e discutir os resultados publicados, particularmente a mais recente meta-análise da Cochrane e o estudo GALA, o maior estudo randomizado cirúrgico/anestésico alguma vez efectuado nesta área. São também referidas as recomendações publicadas pela European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) bem como os resultados de uma experiência pessoal. The efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in preventing the stroke in patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis has been established in different multicentre randomised controlled trials. CEA under local anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia has been associated with potential benefits concerning reduction in the odds of stroke, death and hospital costs. This review will analyse the published results, particularly those from last Cochrane meta-analysis and from GALA trial, the largest randomised surgical/anaesthetic trial ever performed in this field. It will be also analysed the recommendations published by the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) and the singular results from a personal experience.
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- 2011
225. How to assess the impact of the chronic venous disease on the quality of Life
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Leal, Joana and Mansilha, Armando
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Civiq ,Quality of life ,Qualidade de vida ,Doença venosa crónica ,Chronic venous disease - Abstract
A doença venosa crónica (DVC) tem elevada prevalência no mundo ocidental e associa-se a custos significativos. O estudo de resultados promove a compreensão das doenças e efeitos terapêuticos. Atendendo ao grande impacto social e frequente subestimativa da gravidade da DVC, torna-se pertinente utilizar instrumentos de avaliação de qualidade de vida (QdV). Vários instrumentos descritos pelo clínico têm sido utilizados, como a classificação CEAP (Clínica, Etiológica, Anatómica e Patofisiológica) ou o sistema Venous Severity Scoring (VSS). Contudo, os instrumentos de avaliação de QdV centrados na perspectiva do doente têm ganho relevo significativo, permitindo acompanhar a evolução da doença e resposta ao tratamento, assim como avaliar a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde prestados e possibilitar o fornecimento de informações importantes não adequadamente expressas pelos valores estatísticos de morbilidade e mortalidade a que o clínico tradicionalmente recorre. Assim, é de particular interesse esta avaliação no contexto da DVC, dada a gravidade da doença se alterar no decorrer do tempo. De entre os instrumentos descritos pelo doente, além dos genéricos, como o 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) ou o Nottigham Health Profile (NHP), têm particular interesse os específicos de DVC, que constituem uma abordagem à totalidade das dimensões da QdV afectadas nesta patologia. Dos instrumentos específicos de DVC destaca-se o Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ), de simples e rápida utilização, fiável e validado internacionalmente, em termos linguísticos e psicométricos. O CIVIQ revela ainda extrema capacidade de detectar mudanças de estado na DVC, sendo um instrumento valioso de avaliação da QdV de DVC Chronic venous disease (CVD) is highly prevalent in the western world and is associated with significant costs. Outcome studies promote understanding of the diseases and the results of treatment. Given the strong social impact and often underestimate of CVD severity, it is important to use instruments for assessing quality of life (QoL). Several physician-generated measurements tools have been used as the CEAP (Clinical, Etiologic, Anatomic and Pathophysiologic) or the Venous Severity Scoring System (VSS). But the patient-generated QoL tools has gained significant relief, enabling monitoring disease progression and response to treatment, as well as assessing of quality of care provided and allow the provision of important information not properly expressed by the statistical values of morbidity and mortality that physicians traditionally use. It is therefore of particular interest this assessment in the context of CVD given the severity change of the disease over time. Among the patient-generated measurements tools, besides the generic, such as the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) or Nottigham Health Profile (NHP), are of particular interest the specific for CVD, which are an approach to all the dimensions of QoL affected in this pathology. Among specific instruments for CVD highlight the Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ), of quick and easy use, reliable and validated internationally in terms of language and psychometric. The CIVIQ also shows extreme ability to detect state changes in the CVD, being a valuable tool for assessing the QoL of CVD.
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226. Fatores de risco para crescimento do saco aneurismático pós‐endovascular aneurysm repair: revisão de literatura
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Oliveira‐Pinto, José, primary, Sampaio, Sérgio, additional, Rocha‐Neves, João, additional, Castro‐Ferreira, Ricardo, additional, Costa‐Lima, Jorge, additional, Leite‐Moreira, Adelino, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Teixeira, José Fernando, additional
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227. Digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: role of flow-mediated dilatation and capillaroscopy as risk assessment tools
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Silva, Ivone, additional, Loureiro, Tiago, additional, Teixeira, Andreia, additional, Almeida, Isabel, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, Vasconcelos, Carlos, additional, and Almeida, Rui, additional
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228. Vegetation in an ascending aortic graft: Three major complications in vascular fields – Case report
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Almeida-Lopes, José, primary, Mansilha, Armando, additional, Rolim, Dalila, additional, Dias, Paulo, additional, Ramos, José, additional, and Teixeira, José, additional
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229. Tratamento endovascular de aneurismas saculares isolados da aorta abdominal e da artéria ilíaca – caso clínico
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Almeida‐Lopes, José, primary, Brandão, Daniel, additional, Barreto, Paulo, additional, Ferreira, Joana, additional, and Mansilha, Armando, additional
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230. Vasospastic Disorders of the Upper Extremities
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Mansilha, Armando, primary and Sampaio, Sérgio, additional
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231. Técnica de embolização assistida por stent de aneurisma da artéria renal
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Almeida-Lopes, José, primary, Brandão, Daniel, additional, and Mansilha, Armando, additional
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232. Vantagens da anestesia locoregional relativamente à anestesia geral na endarterectomia carotídea
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Teles, Rita, primary and Mansilha, Armando, additional
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233. Fístula aorto-cava — Caso clínico
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Lopes, José Almeida, primary, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Teixeira, José Fernando, additional
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234. The Role of Endothelial Dysfunction and Inflammation in Chronic Venous Disease
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Castro-Ferreira, Ricardo, Cardoso, Rita, Leite-Moreira, Adelino, and Mansilha, Armando
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Chronic venous disease is a potentially prevalent and debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals, mostly in Western world. Predisposing genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development. However, the main etiology remains to be elucidated. An extensive literature search was conducted in Medline using the following key words algorithm: (“Chronic venous disease” OR “Chronic venous insufficiency” OR “varicose veins”) AND (“endothelial dysfunction” OR “inflammation”). Besides being a multifactorial disease, it is now recognized that the hallmark of chronic venous disease pathophysiology likely remains in inflammation, possibly triggered by sustained venous hypertension and valvular incompetence. Shear stress changes are directly sensed by endothelial cells, leading to its activation and subsequent recruitment of leukocytes and release of proinflammatory agents. Dysfunctional endothelium has a pivotal role perpetuating the inflammatory cascade, with consequent pathological venous changes and chronic venous disease worsening. Endothelial dysfunction may be the central player in the link between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. In this article, we aim to analyze the crucial role of endothelial activation in the persistent inflammatory cycle that characterizes chronic venous disease.
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235. Fístulas aorto-entéricas secundárias – caso clínico
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Almeida-Lopes, José, primary, Cerqueira, Alfredo, additional, Branco, Ana Maria, additional, Ribeiro, Carlos, additional, Barbosa, José, additional, Mansilha, Armando, additional, and Teixeira, José, additional
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236. Rastreio populacional de aneurisma da aorta abdominal em Portugal – o imperativo da sua realização
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Castro‐Ferreira, Ricardo, Mendes, Pedro, Couto, Pedro, Barreira, Rosa, Peixoto, Fabiana, Aguiar, Margarida, Neto, Marina, Rolim, Dalila, Pinto, José, Freitas, Alberto, Gonçalves Dias, Paulo, Moreira Sampaio, Sérgio, Leite‐Moreira, Adelino, Mansilha, Armando, and Teixeira, José Fernando
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Em Portugal, a relação entre o número de aneurismas da aorta abdominal (AAA) tratados e a população total é das mais baixas descritas na literatura. Este fenómeno poderá ser justificado pelo défice de diagnóstico ou pela reduzida prevalência da doença na nossa população. Até à data, nenhum rastreio populacional sistemático foi realizado em Portugal. O rastreio oportunístico «A aorta não avisa» descreveu uma prevalência de 2,4% na população avaliada. Vários estudos demonstram o benefício do rastreio populacional de AAA, tendo‐se verificado diminuição da mortalidade específica e por todas as causas, pelo que este já é recomendado pelas principais sociedades internacionais de cirurgia vascular – European Society for Vascular Surgery(nível 1 recomendação) e Society for Vascular Surgery(nível 2 de recomendação) em homens com mais de 65 anos. Para além da sua justificação académica e científica, as vantagens de um programa de rastreio em termos de saúde pública são inegáveis e irrefutáveis com base na evidência atual.
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237. Erratum to "Total luminal volume predicts risk after endovascular aneurysm repair. [Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (2020) 59, 918-927]".
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Oliveira-Pinto, José, Ferreira, Rita S., Oliveira, Nelson F.G., Hoeks, Sanne, Van Rijn, Marie J., Raa, Sander T., Mansilha, Armando, Verhagen, Hence J.M., and Bastos Gonçalves, Frederico
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238. Vasospastic Disorders of the Upper Extremities.
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Arnold, Wolfgang, Ganzer, Uwe, Liapis, Christos D., Balzer, Klaus, Benedetti-Valentini, Fabrizio, Fernandes e Fernandes, José, Mansilha, Armando, and Sampaio, Sérgio
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Raynaud's syndrome is named after Maurice Raynaud, who first identified it in 1862 [12].It is characterized by recurrent episodes of digital numbness, tingling and a skin tricolour sequence:pal- lor, cyanosis and rubor.Formerly subcategorized into Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's phenomenonRaynaud's disease is a benign form with no underlying diseaseRaynaud's phenomenon is an aggressive form, associ- ated with vascular collagen diseases or other concomitant processes.Nowadays patients tend to be currently diagnosed simply with Raynaud's syndrome, since long periods of time may elapse between the vasospastic episodes and any underlying first identifiable features of this condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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239. Cirurgia de varizes em Portugal: que outcomesinteressa avaliar?
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Castro‐Ferreira, Ricardo, Freitas, Alberto, Oliveira‐Pinto, José, Rolim, Dalila, Vidoedo, José, Alves Silva, Emanuel, Marinho, André, Abreu, Rodolfo, Coelho, Andreia, Gonçalves Dias, Paulo, Leite‐Moreira, Adelino, Sampaio, Sérgio, Mansilha, Armando, and Teixeira, José Fernando
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A doença venosa crónica (DVC) é a patologia vascular mais frequente, com uma prevalência estimada nos países ocidentais de 40% nas mulheres e 17% nos homens. Os recursos humanos, técnicos e orçamentais necessários para permitir o tratamento de uma patologia tão prevalente são enormes. Torna‐se, assim, imperativo conhecer as consequências da DVC e realçar os benefícios do seu tratamento cirúrgico. Os outcomesa avaliar na cirurgia de varizes são menos claros que nas restantes cirurgias vasculares, tornando‐se por isso imperativo definir um conjunto claro e validado de resultados para confrontar os resultados nacionais com a literatura internacional. Em Portugal a cirurgia de varizes tem a particularidade de ser praticada em grande escala por cirurgiões gerais. Os outcomesdefinidos também serão importantes para comparar os resultados deste procedimento quando praticado por cirurgiões vasculares ou gerais.
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240. P.63 Sarcopenia and Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: How Much We Know and What We Need to Know About this Association?
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Ferreira, Joana, Carneiro, Alexandre, Cunha, Pedro, Mansilha, Armando, Vila, Isabel, Cunha, Cristina, Silva, Cristina, Longatto-Filho, Adhemar, Correia-Neves, Maria, Soutinho, Gustavo, Meira-Machado, Luís, Mesquita, Amilcar, and Cotter, Jorge
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Purpose/Background: Sarcopenia (decrease of muscle mass and function) has been linked with atherosclerosis [1]. The EWGSOP2 updated consensus, uses low muscle strength as the primary indicator of sarcopenia [2]. It is acknowledged that strength is better than mass for predicting adverse outcomes [2]. Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple assessment to estimate overall muscular strength [3]. and is associated with cardiovascular mortality [4]. Objective: Analyze the relationship between HGS and atherosclerotic disease (carotid artery disease + lower extremity artery disease). Methods: Prospective observation study was conducted from January to December 2019. The clinical and demographic data was recorded. Isometric HGS was measured with an adjustable handheld dynamometer (Jamar The higher value of each arm was used to classify the patient as sarcopenic or non-sarcopenic. Definition of sarcopenia: HGS <30 kgf in men and <20 kgf in women [5]. Results: 94 patients (aged 44–86 years) were analyzed: 64 sarcopenic and 30 non sarcopenic. Groups differed in the prevalence of diabetes and smoking status (Table 1). No differences were found in the carotid parameters analyzed (Table 1). There was, a difference in the prevalence of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) in sarcopenic versus non-sarcopenic group (23.44% versus 6.67% p = 0.046). Importantly, binary logistic regression showed that diabetes (p = 0.014), and HGS (p = 0.027) have a significant effect on CLTI (Table 2). Conclusions: No relationship was found between sarcopenia (measured by HGS) and carotid atherosclerosis, differing from other authors [1, 6]. In this study, sarcopenic had a higher incident of diabetes and CLTI. Sarcopenia and diabetes are reciprocally related and may share a similar pathogenetic pathway [7-8, 9]. Table 1 Sarcopenia (n = 64) No Sarcopenia (n = 30) p Age (years) 69.81 ± 8.79 62.6 ± 8.61 p = 0.889 Male 47 (73.44%) 27 (90.00%) p = 0.067 Hypertension 51 (79.69%) 21 (70.00%) p = 0.301 Dyslipidemia 47 (73.43%) 18 (60.00%) p = 0.189 Smoking load (UMA) 24.42 ± 33.14 37.76 ± 31.8 p = 0.748 Smoker/Ex-smoker 33 (51.56%) 24 (80.00%) p = 0.013
* Diabetes 28 (43.75%) 7 (23.33%) p = 0.049* Coronary disease 11 (17.19%) 4 (13.33%) p = 0.613 History of stroke 11 (17.19%) 3 (10.00%) p = 0.347 Total cholesterol (mg/dL) 158.16 ± 39.82 159.6 ± 30.72 p = 0.22 LEAD 43 (67.19%) 17 (56.67%) p = 0.275 Claudicants 28 (43.75%) 15 (50.00%) p = 0.615 CLTI 15 (23.44%) 2 (6.67%) p = 0.046* ABI right 0.83 ± 0.24 0.78 ± 0.29 p = 0.287 ABI left 0.81 ± 0.28 0.77 ± 0.23 p = 0.671 Right carotid artery stenosis 50–70 4 (6.25%) 2 (6.67%) p = 0.952 >70% 58 (90.63%) 27 (90.00%) p = 0.702 Light carotid artery stenosis 50–70 3 (4.79%) 1 (3.33%) p = 0.787 >70% 4 (6.25%) 2 (6.67%) p = 0.903 Area right carotid plaque (mm2 ) 21.22 ± 19.81 20.01 ± 17.04 p = 0.622 Average IMT- right (mm) 0.96 ± 0.41 0.88 ± 0.24 p = 0.159 Area left carotid plaque (mm2 ) 21.46 ± 18.73 21.47 ± 22.06 p = 0.948 Average IMT- left (mm) 0.93 ± 0.25 0.88 ± 0.29 p = 0.861 Table 2 Independent variables Categories a 95% CI p CLTI Diabetes 1.488 1.34–14.60 0.014 Higher HGS −0.888 0.846–0.990 0.027 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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241. Critical analysis of the literature and standards of reporting on stroke after carotid revascularization.
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Coelho, Andreia, Peixoto, João, Canedo, Alexandra, Kappelle, L. Jaap, Mansilha, Armando, and de Borst, Gert J.
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Mechanisms of procedural stroke after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or carotid artery stenting are surprisingly underresearched. However, understanding the underlying mechanism could (1) assist in balancing the choice for revascularization vs conservative therapy, (2) assist in choosing either open or endovascular techniques, and (3) assist in taking appropriate periprocedural measures to further decrease procedural stroke rate. The purpose of this study was to overview mechanisms of procedural stroke after carotid revascularization and establish reporting standards to facilitate more granular investigation and individual patient data meta-analysis in the future. A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA statement. The limited evidence in the literature was heterogeneous and of low quality. Thus, no formal data meta-analysis could be performed. Procedural stroke was classified as hemorrhagic or ischemic; the latter was subclassified as hemodynamic, embolic (carotid embolic or cardioembolic) or carotid occlusion derived, using a combination of clinical inference and imaging data. Most events occurred in the first 24 hours after the procedure and were related to hypoperfusion (pooled incidence 10.2% [95% confidence interval (CI), 3.0-17.5] vs 13.9% [95% CI, 0.0-60.9] after CEA vs carotid artery stenting events, respectively) or atheroembolism (28.9% [95% CI, 10.9-47.0]) vs 34.3 [95% CI, 0.0-91.5]). After the first 24 hours, hemorrhagic stroke (11.6 [95% CI, 5.7-17.4] vs 9.0 [95% CI, 1.3-16.7]) or thrombotic occlusion (18.4 [95% CI, 0.9-35.8] vs 14.8 [95% CI, 0.0-30.5]) became more likely. Although procedural stroke incidence and etiology may have changed over the last decades owing to technical improvements and improvements in perioperative monitoring and quality control, the lack of literature data limits further statements. To simplify and enhance future reporting, procedural stroke analysis and classification should be documented preemptively in research settings. We propose a standardized form enclosing reporting standards for procedural stroke with a systematic approach to inference of the most likely etiology, for prospective use in registries and randomized controlled trials on carotid revascularization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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242. Comparison of midterm results of endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured and elective abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Oliveira-Pinto, José, Soares-Ferreira, Rita, Oliveira, Nelson F.G., Bastos Gonçalves, Frederico M., Hoeks, Sanne, Van Rijn, Marie Josee, Raa, Sander Ten, Mansilha, Armando, and Verhagen, Hence J.M.
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Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) became an increasingly preferred modality for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair both in elective AAA repair (el-EVAR) and EVAR of a ruptured AAA (r-EVAR) setting. Ruptured AAAs usually have more hostile anatomies and less time for planning. Consequently, more complications may arise after r-EVAR. The purpose of this study was to compare mi-term outcomes between r-EVAR and el-EVAR. A retrospective cohort analysis of patients undergoing EVAR from 2000 to 2015 at a tertiary institution was performed. Patients with previous aortic surgery, nonatherosclerotic AAA and isolated iliac aneurysms were excluded. In-hospital casualties or patients who were intraoperatively converted to open repair were also excluded. For the midterm outcome analysis, only patients with at least two postoperative examinations (a 30-day computed tomography scan and a second postoperative examination performed 6 months or later) were considered. The primary end point was freedom from aneurysm-related complications (a composite of type I or III endoleak, aneurysm sac growth, migration of more than 5 mm, device integrity failure, AAA-related death, late postimplant rupture, or AAA-related secondary intervention). Freedom from secondary interventions, neck-related events (defined as a composite of type IA endoleak, migration of more than 5 mm, or preemptive neck-related secondary intervention) and late survival were secondary end points. The impact of device instructions for use (IFU) compliance on neck events was also assessed. The study included 565 patients (65 r-EVAR and 500 el-EVAR). Eighty-two patients were treated outside proximal neck IFU, 13 in the r-EVAR group (21.3%) and 69 (14.5%) in the el-EVAR (P =.16). During the index hospitalization, there were more complications (12.3% vs 3.2%; P =.001) and reinterventions (12.3% vs 2.8%; P <.001) in the r-EVAR group. After discharge, median clinical follow-up time was 4.3 years (interquartile range, 2.1-7.0 years) without differences between both groups. Five-year freedom from AAA-related complications was 53.9% in the r-EVAR group and 65.4% in the el-EVAR (P =.21). In multivariable analysis the r-EVAR group was not at increased risk for late complications (hazard ratio [HR], 0.94; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.54-1.61; P =.81). Five-year freedom from neck-related events was 74% in r-EVAR and 82% in the el-EVAR group (P =.345). Patients treated outside neck IFU were at greater risk for neck-related events both in r-EVAR (HR, 6.5; 95% CI, 1.8-22.9; P =.004) and el-EVAR group (HR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1.5-4.5; P <.001). Freedom from secondary interventions at 5 years was 63.0% for r-EVAR and 76.9% for el-EVAR (P =.16). Survival at 5 years was 68.8% in the r-EVAR group and 73.3% in the el-EVAR group (P =.30). Durable and sustainable midterm outcomes were found for both r-EVAR and el-EVAR patients who survived the postoperative period. Patients treated outside the IFU are at greater risk for late complications. Surveillance protocols may be tailored according to individual anatomy and IFU compliance rather than timing of repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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243. Association of Skeletal Muscle and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Lower Extremity Arterial Disease
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Ferreira, Joana, Carneiro, Alexandre Lima, Vila, Isabel, Cunha, Cristina, Silva, C ristina, Longatto-Filho, Adhemar, Mesquita, Amesqui, Cotter, Jorge, Mansilha, Armando, Correia-Neves, Margarida, and Cunha, Pedro
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Sarcopenia is defined as low muscle mass, with low muscle strength or low physical performance. The skeletal muscle mass (or density) and strength are inversely associated with cardiovascular risk factors. We aim to determine the relationship between skeletal muscle characteristics (strength, mass, area), and cardiovascular risk factors in a population with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD).
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244. Screening for asymptomatic carotid stenosis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Paraskevas, Kosmas I., Eckstein, Hans-Henning, Mansilha, Armando, Ricco, Jean-Baptiste, Geroulakos, George, Di Lazzaro, Vincenzo, Rundek, Tatjana, Lanza, Gaetano, Fraedrich, Gustav, Svetlikov, Alexei S., Suri, Jasjit S., Zeebregts, Clark J., Davies, Alun H., Capoccia, Laura, Proczka, Robert M., Myrcha, Piotr, Antignani, Pier Luigi, Fernandes e Fernandes, Jose, Spence, J. David, and Dardik, Alan
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245. The Medical Community's Role in Communication Strategies during Health Crises—Perspective from European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
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Nadareishvili, Ilia, Bazas, Theodore, Petrosillo, Nicola, Berce, Vojko, Firth, John, Mansilha, Armando, Leventer, Mihaela, Renieri, Alessandra, Zampolini, Mauro, and Papalois, Vassilios
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MEDICAL specialties & specialists , *COMMUNICATION strategies , *MEDICAL communication , *PROFESSIONAL associations , *COMMUNICATIVE competence - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic was complicated by the spread of false information leading to what became widely called an "infodemic". The present opinion paper was written by an ad hoc international team united under the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) umbrella and reflects the organizations' effort to contribute to the resolution of these issues, by highlighting and reflecting on them and by suggesting the medical community's necessary activities resulting in the formulation of effective future communication strategies. The importance of physicians' and other health workers' role and mission as educators and leaders in communities in critical situations should be reassessed and upgraded. We need to equip future doctors with strong and sustainable leadership and communication skills through relevant undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, in order that compliance with preventive medical advice is increased. To avoid possible politically and otherwise biased communication in health crises of the future, European nations should establish independent advisory bodies providing evidence-based advice and participate in communication campaigns. Medical and other health professional organizations should build organizational and personal capacities of their members to enable them to reliably inform and adequately educate governments, populations, civic society, employers' and employees' organizations, schools and universities, and other stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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246. Why do guidelines recommend screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, but not for asymptomatic carotid stenosis? A plea for a randomized controlled trial.
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Paraskevas, Kosmas I., Spence, J. David, Mikhailidis, Dimitri P., Antignani, Pier Luigi, Gloviczki, Peter, Eckstein, Hans-Henning, Spinelli, Francesco, Stilo, Francesco, Saba, Luca, Poredos, Pavel, Dardik, Alan, Liapis, Christos D., Mansilha, Armando, Faggioli, Gianluca, Pini, Rodolfo, Jezovnik, Mateja K., Sultan, Sherif, Musiałek, Piotr, Goudot, Guillaume, and Lavenson, George S.
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Current guidelines do not recommend screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (AsxCS). The rationale behind this recommendation is that detection of AsxCS may lead to an unnecessary carotid intervention. In contrast, screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms is strongly recommended. A critical analysis of the literature was performed to evaluate the implications of detecting AsxCS. Patients with AsxCS are at high risk for future stroke, myocardial infarction and vascular death. Population-wide screening for AsxCS should not be recommended. Additionally, screening of high-risk individuals for AsxCS with the purpose of identifying candidates for a carotid intervention is inappropriate. Instead, selective screening for AsxCS should be considered and should be viewed as an opportunity to identify individuals at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and future cardiovascular events for the timely initiation of intensive medical therapy and risk factor modification. Although mass screening should not be recommended, there are several arguments suggesting that selective screening for AsxCS should be considered. The rationale supporting such selective screening is to optimize risk factor control and to initiate intensive medical therapy for prevention of future cardiovascular events, rather than to identify candidates for an intervention. • Patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis are at high risk of future stroke, myocardial infarction and vascular death. • Selective screening for asymptomatic carotid stenosis should be considered to reduce cardiovascular events. • Early identification of patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis would enable timely initiation of preventive measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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247. Influence of clinical presentation, site, and extent of venous thrombosis on decision about duration of anticoagulation: Data from the international, prospective, observational WHITE study.
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Palareti, Gualtiero, Bignamini, Angelo A., Urbanek, Tomasz, Cini, Michela, Li, Young-Jun, Madaric, Juraj, Bouslama, Kamel, Sokurenko, German Y., Andreozzi, Giuseppe M., Matuška, Jiří, Mansilha, Armando, and Barinov, Victor
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Low attention has generally been dedicated to the influence of clinical presentation, extent of venous thrombosis and presence of residual vein obstruction (RVO) on the decision about the duration of secondary prophylaxis after a first venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study aimed at investigating the role of the mentioned VTE characteristics on the therapeutic decision using the information collected in the international, prospective, observational WHITE study. 1240 patients were recruited by 79 clinical centers in 7 countries (China, Czechia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, and Tunisia). 35 patients had as index event a pulmonary embolism (PE) without a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and all continued anticoagulation. We focused on the 1205 subjects with DVT. The treatment decision differed among countries; altogether, more than 85% of patients with proximal (with or without distal) DVT continued a prophylactic treatment with anticoagulants, or antithrombotics; 34% of patients with isolated distal DVT stopped treatment, and more than 85% of patients with a PE associated to a DVT continued treatment. At multivariable analysis, the presence of proximal DVT, signs of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), residual vein obstruction (RVO), maintenance <180 days and concomitant diseases was associated with increased probability to continue secondary prophylaxis. The presentation as proximal DVT (with or without PE) or isolated PE influenced the treating physicians' decision in favor of extension of secondary prophylaxis, together with the presence of concomitant diseases and local conditions which may increase the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome. • Optimal duration of treatment after venous thromboembolism remains uncertain. • The role of the nature (unprovoked or provoked) of the events is still debated. • We assessed the physicians' decision in seven countries with important differences. • Secondary prophylaxis was preferred in cases guessed at high risk for recurrences. • Higher risk was attributed to proximal DVT, residual thrombi, concomitant diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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248. The burden of carotid-related strokes
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Kosmas I. Paraskevas, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis, Hediyeh Baradaran, Reinoud P. H. Bokkers, Alun H. Davies, Hans-Henning Eckstein, Gianluca Faggioli, Jose Fernandes E Fernandes, Mauro Gargiulo, Arkadiusz Jawien, Mateja K. Jezovnik, Stavros K. Kakkos, Michael Knoflach, M. Eline Kooi, Gaetano Lanza, Christos D. Liapis, Ian M. Loftus, Armando Mansilha, Laura Mechtouff, Antoine Millon, Piotr Myrcha, Andrew N. Nicolaides, Rodolfo Pini, Pavel Poredos, Jean-Baptiste Ricco, Tatjana Rundek, Luca Saba, Mauro Silvestrini, Francesco Spinelli, Francesco Stilo, Sherif Sultan, Jasjit S. Suri, Alexei V. Svetlikov, Tissa Wijeratne, Clark J. Zeebregts, Peter Gloviczki, Paraskevas, Kosmas I, Mikhailidis, Dimitri P, Baradaran, Hediyeh, Bokkers, Reinoud P H, Davies, Alun H, Eckstein, Hans-Henning, Faggioli, Gianluca, Fernandes E Fernandes, Jose, Gargiulo, Mauro, Jawien, Arkadiusz, Jezovnik, Mateja K, Kakkos, Stavros K, Knoflach, Michael, Kooi, M Eline, Lanza, Gaetano, Liapis, Christos D, Loftus, Ian M, Mansilha, Armando, Mechtouff, Laura, Millon, Antoine, Myrcha, Piotr, Nicolaides, Andrew N, Pini, Rodolfo, Poredos, Pavel, Ricco, Jean-Baptiste, Rundek, Tatjana, Saba, Luca, Silvestrini, Mauro, Spinelli, Francesco, Stilo, Francesco, Sultan, Sherif, Suri, Jasjit S, Svetlikov, Alexei V, Wijeratne, Tissa, Zeebregts, Clark J, Gloviczki, Peter, Beeldvorming, MUMC+: DA BV Klinisch Fysicus (9), RS: Carim - B06 Imaging, CarMeN, laboratoire, Central Clinic of Athens SA [Athens, Greece] (2CA), University College of London [London] (UCL), University of Utah, University Medical Center Groningen [Groningen] (UMCG), Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust [London, UK] (ICH), Technische Universität München = Technical University of Munich (TUM), University of Bologna/Università di Bologna, Universidade de Lisboa = University of Lisbon (ULISBOA), Nicolaus Copernicus University [Toruń], The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), University of Patras, School of Medicine, Leopold Franzens Universität Innsbruck - University of Innsbruck, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University [Maastricht], Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), IRCSS MultiMedica Hospital [Castellanza, Italy] (2MH), Athens Vascular Research Center [Athens, Greece] (AVRC), St George's, University of London, Universidade do Porto = University of Porto, Cardiovasculaire, métabolisme, diabétologie et nutrition (CarMeN), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Université de Lyon-Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL)-Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL), Hôpital Louis Pradel [CHU - HCL], Université de Lyon, University of Warsaw (UW), University of Nicosia, University Medical Centre Ljubljana [Ljubljana, Slovenia] (UMCL), Centre hospitalier universitaire de Poitiers (CHU Poitiers), University of Miami, Università degli Studi di Cagliari = University of Cagliari (UniCa), Università Politecnica delle Marche [Ancona] (UNIVPM), Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma / University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome ( UCBM), University Hospital Galway, National University of Ireland [Galway] (NUI Galway), Stroke Diagnosis and Monitoring Division [Roseville, CA, USA] (DMD/AtheroPointTM), NRC Institute of immunology FMBA, Moscow Russian federation, Melbourne Medical School [Melbourne], Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences [Melbourne], University of Melbourne-University of Melbourne, Mayo Clinic [Rochester], Basic and Translational Research and Imaging Methodology Development in Groningen (BRIDGE), Man, Biomaterials and Microbes (MBM), and University of Groningen
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[SDV] Life Sciences [q-bio] ,endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), infrarenal neck, an uncomplicated and sustainable outcome, hostile aortic neck criteria ,[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] ,General Medicine ,Letter to the Editor - Abstract
After 3 decades of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), the infrarenal neck is considered the most important determining factor for an uncomplicated and sustainable outcome. As the envelope has been pushed toward treating more challenging infrarenal necks with standard endografts, there are numerous publications regarding hostile aortic neck criteria.1–4 During preoperative planning and sizing, aortic neck length, diameter, suprarenal and infrarenal angulation, shape, and occurrence of calcium and thrombus are measured by most endovascular specialists, using dedicated software. Moreover, all endograft manufacturers have defined specific instructions for use (IFU) concerning infrarenal neck characteristics. Infrarenal neck length seems to be one of the most important criteria to consider, with a minimum of 10 or 15 mm, according to the IFU of most commercially available ndografts.3 According to most CoreLab definitions, the infrarenal neck ends when the aortic diameter increases >10% compared with baseline (ie, the diameter just below the lower margin of the lowest renal artery).5,6 Although the determination of the pre-EVAR neck characteristics gives the treating physicians a handle in the sizing and planning process, it does not always match with the actual circumferential seal of the endograft in the aortic neck after deployment. Oversizing the endograft’s main body often extends the seal compared with the predefined aortic neck length. However, especially in hostile necks, this does not always have the anticipated and desired effect.7 It seems reasonable to assume that the post-EVAR achieved circumferential apposition between the endograft and the aortic wall is a better indicator for outcome than the pre-EVAR determined aortic neck characteristics alone. The so-called sealing zone in the infrarenal aortic neck has received less attention in EVAR literature so far. A possible explanation for this might be that it is harder to define than the well-known aortic neck criteria. It also depends on the positioning of the endograft during the procedure. Moreover, the circumferential apposition between the endograft and the aortic wall has to be determined on the post- EVAR computed tomography (CT) scan, which is not a standard measurement so far.8 A Delphi method is often used to orchestrate expert opinions systematically when evidence is scarce or lacking, and research questions cannot simply be studied with experimental and epidemiological methods.9 In this study, the Delphi method is used to propose a consensus definition of the infrarenal sealing zone. Furthermore, it provides an algorithm to determine when and if adjunctive procedure(s) or reintervention should be considered in case of potential proximal sealing failure of the endograft.
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249. Management of arterial hypertension in patients with peripheral arterial disease.
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Poredoš P, Mikhailidis DP, Paraskevas KI, Blinc A, Antignani PL, Stanek A, Mansilha A, and Cevc M
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Hypertension is a major risk factor for peripheral arterial atherosclerotic disease (PAD). Hypertension deteriorates arterial wall function and the morphology of all layers of arteries. Endothelial cell injury enhances permeability and promotes migration of cholesterol and monocytes into the vessel wall. Increased blood pressure (BP) through hyperplasia of smooth muscle cells initiates remodeling of the arterial wall that increases peripheral resistance. Further, hypertension, particularly in patients with dyslipidemia, provokes atherosclerosis in different vascular territories, including the lower legs. Guidelines recommend treatment of hypertension in patients with PAD to reach the target BP of <130/80 mmHg. However, systolic BP (SBP) <120 mmHg may worsen oxygen delivery to the diseased leg and is related to a higher rate of cardiovascular (CV) events. Therefore, there is a J-shape relationship between SBP and the rate of primary outcomes. Any class of antihypertensive drugs, including beta-blockers, can be used for the treatment of hypertension in patients with PAD. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may have some additional benefit over other antihypertensive drugs including improvement of perfusion of the diseased leg and are recommended even in patients with critical limb ischemia. In conclusion: hypertensive patients with PAD are at increased risk for CV events and treatment of raised BP is indicated, but SBP <120 mmHg and DBP <70 mmHg may contribute to adverse limb outcomes and other CV events. Consequently, PAD patients may require a different BP target than those without PAD.
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250. An International, Expert-Based Delphi Consensus Document on Controversial Issues about TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR).
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Paraskevas KI, AbuRahma AF, Abularrage CJ, Clair DG, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Kashyap VS, Dardik A, de Borst GJ, Dermody M, Faggioli G, Hicks CW, Kwolek CJ, Lyden SP, Mansilha A, Van Herzeele I, Myrcha P, Leal Lorenzo JI, Jim J, Pini R, Secemsky EA, Spinelli F, Capoccia L, Stone DH, Stoner MC, Zeebregts CJ, Lal BK, Schneider PA, Malas MB, and Schermerhorn ML
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Background: Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has emerged as an alternative therapeutic modality to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS) for the management of patients with carotid artery stenosis. However, certain issues regarding the indications and contraindications of TCAR remain unanswered or unresolved. The aim of this international, expert-based Delphi consensus document was to attempt to provide some guidance on these topics., Methods: A 3-round Delphi consensus process was performed, including 29 experts. The aim of round 1 was to investigate the differing views and opinions of the participants. Round 2 was carried out after the results from the literature on each topic were provided to the participants. During round 3, the participants had the opportunity to finalize their vote., Results: Most participants agreed that TCAR can or can probably or possibly be performed within 14 days of a cerebrovascular event, but it is best to avoid it in the first 48 hr. It was felt that TCAR cannot or should not replace TFCAS or CEA, as each procedure has specific indications and contraindications. Symptomatic patients >80 years should probably be treated with TCAR rather than with TFCAS. TCAR can or can probably be used for the treatment of restenosis following CEA or TFCAS. Finally, there is a need for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to provide better evidence for the unresolved issues., Conclusions: This Delphi consensus document attempted to assist the decision-making of physicians or interventionalists or vascular surgeons involved in the management of carotid stenosis patients. Furthermore, areas requiring additional research were identified. Future studies and RCTs should provide more evidence to address the unanswered questions regarding TCAR., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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