Volume 4 - Issue 6 - Nov/Dec 2007
Column
New Techniques
09/05/2008
Over the last decade, there has been remarkable progress in the percutaneous management of coronary artery disease as an established alternative to coronary artery bypass surgery. When compared to dilatation of coronary lesions with balloons,...
Over the last decade, there has been remarkable progress in the percutaneous management of coronary artery disease as an established alternative to coronary artery bypass surgery. When compared to dilatation of coronary lesions with balloons,...
Over the last decade, there has...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Editor's Corner
09/05/2008
I’d bet the majority of the VDM readership (and Medicine at large) would rank cardiac surgery amongst the top and most-respected specialties — and for good reasons. For many years, heart surgeons have been some of the busiest and best-paid...
I’d bet the majority of the VDM readership (and Medicine at large) would rank cardiac surgery amongst the top and most-respected specialties — and for good reasons. For many years, heart surgeons have been some of the busiest and best-paid...
I’d bet the majority of the VDM...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Insights
Commentary
09/05/2008
Percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of coronary arteries represents one of the greatest technical challenges in interventional cardiology. Although CTOs are present in approximately one quarter of patients with...
Percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of coronary arteries represents one of the greatest technical challenges in interventional cardiology. Although CTOs are present in approximately one quarter of patients with...
Percutaneous treatment of...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Commentary
09/05/2008
Golzarian et al have done a nice job in reviewing mesenteric artery stenting for chronic mesenteric ischemia, and have noted it to be a rare disorder, with an incidence of 1 in 100,000. This statistic may be true, but it brings back memories...
Golzarian et al have done a nice job in reviewing mesenteric artery stenting for chronic mesenteric ischemia, and have noted it to be a rare disorder, with an incidence of 1 in 100,000. This statistic may be true, but it brings back memories...
Golzarian et al have done a nice...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Feature
Original Contribution
09/05/2008
The management of vascular diseases traditionally encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Indeed, these principles are incorporated into the original mission statement of The Society of Vascular...
The management of vascular diseases traditionally encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Indeed, these principles are incorporated into the original mission statement of The Society of Vascular...
The management of vascular...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
09/05/2008
In patients with polytrauma, injuries are treated after they are prioritized based on their severity. Some injuries, if managed conservatively, may result in delayed complications.
In patients with polytrauma, injuries are treated after they are prioritized based on their severity. Some injuries, if managed conservatively, may result in delayed complications.
In patients with polytrauma,...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Original Contribution
09/05/2008
Cardiologists and vascular surgeons have developed catheter-based skill sets that are being used to treat cardiovascular disease with less invasive approaches. Cardiac surgeons are now at a crossroads and many are learning these minimally...
Cardiologists and vascular surgeons have developed catheter-based skill sets that are being used to treat cardiovascular disease with less invasive approaches. Cardiac surgeons are now at a crossroads and many are learning these minimally...
Cardiologists and vascular...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Review
09/05/2008
CMI is caused by atherosclerosis in more than 90% of the cases. Nonatheromatous conditions include: median arcuate ligament compression syndrome (compression of celiac artery by diaphragmatic crus), Takayasu arteritis, dysplastic lesions,...
CMI is caused by atherosclerosis in more than 90% of the cases. Nonatheromatous conditions include: median arcuate ligament compression syndrome (compression of celiac artery by diaphragmatic crus), Takayasu arteritis, dysplastic lesions,...
CMI is caused by atherosclerosis...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Review
09/05/2008
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common complication of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). PTS commonly causes chronic, lifestyle-limiting symptoms such as limb heaviness/fatigue, swelling, and pain, with a minority of patients developing...
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common complication of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). PTS commonly causes chronic, lifestyle-limiting symptoms such as limb heaviness/fatigue, swelling, and pain, with a minority of patients developing...
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
