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Protection Systems Reduce Stroke and Mortality in Carotid Artery Stenting

So far, the main controlled randomized studies have almost exclusively been aimed at comparing the efficacy and...

Critical ischemia in the lower limbs: Frequent Readmissions show the magnitude of this problem

Readmissions at 6 months in patients with critical ischemia in the lower limbs occur in about 50% of...

Early Endarterectomy Seems Superior to Carotid Stenting in Symptomatic Patients

Patients with symptomatic stenosis of the internal carotid artery benefit from early intervention. The challenge lies in...

Nearly half of interventional cardiologists may have pre-cataract lesions

This statement is based on eye exams conducted during the last SCAI meeting (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography...

Carotid stenting or endarterectomy? considering vascular anatomy…

Complex vascular anatomy could increase the risk of periprocedural stroke during carotid artery stenting (CAS). However, no...

Second-Generation DES Present Lower Mortality Rates for Vein Grafts

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. The treatment of vein graft lesions has always been difficult in relation to angioplasty,...

Missed Opportunities with Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease

Little is known about how good are our counseling efforts on medication use and lifestyle as regards...

Plaque protrusion in carotid artery stenting: what are its risks and how can we prevent them?

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has proven to be effective in high-risk patients. Nowadays, when...