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Carotid Revascularization After Stroke: When Should It Be Performed?

In 2006, the American Heart Association guidelines recommended that carotid revascularization be performed within 2 weeks of stroke based on data...

Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Recurrent Thromboembolism: Yes or No?

Courtesy of Dr. Guillermo Migliaro. At present, there is no clear evidence in favor of inferior vena cava...

When to Intervene a Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis?

Guidelines recommend that carotid endarterectomy be performed within two weeks of stroke in patients with symptomatic carotid...

Bioresorbable Scaffolds: Promising in Peripheral Territory

Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds (BVS) could change the paradigm of peripheral angioplasty according to several small studies suggesting...

Paclitaxel Drug Coated Balloon in Femoral: Effective at Long Term?

In patients with symptomatic peripheral vascular disease, the paclitaxel coated balloon showed superior efficacy at 3 years...

AAA Screening in Men Over 65 Reduces Mortality

Systematic screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) targeting all men over 65 years old (not just those presenting...

Patients with Resistant Hypertension: Nearly 50% doesn’t take medication

The DENERHTN trial (Renal Denervation for Hypertension) confirmed the efficacy of renal denervation in addition to antihypertensive...

Carotid PCI at Long Term: Effective in Stroke Prevention?

There are no data outside controlled studies, neither are there long term outcomes, on carotid artery stenting....