Iris Baumgartner

Summary

Affiliation: University Hospital
Country: Switzerland

Publications

  1. ncbi Systemic antiatherosclerotic treatment for the peripheral arterial occlusive disease patient
    Iris Baumgartner
    Division Angiology, University Hospital, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Expert Opin Pharmacother 6:2181-92. 2005
  2. ncbi Intramuscular vascular endothelial growth factor gene therapy: fact or fiction?
    Iris Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Am J Med 114:156-7. 2003
  3. ncbi Local gene transfer and expression following intramuscular administration of FGF-1 plasmid DNA in patients with critical limb ischemia
    Iris Baumgartner
    Division of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Mol Ther 17:914-21. 2009
  4. ncbi Management of peripheral vascular disease
    I Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division Angiology, University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Annu Rev Med 56:249-72. 2005
  5. ncbi Somatic gene therapy in the cardiovascular system
    I Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, 3010 Switzerland
    Annu Rev Physiol 63:427-50. 2001
  6. ncbi Stent placement in ostial and nonostial atherosclerotic renal arterial stenoses: a prospective follow-up study
    I Baumgartner
    Division of Angiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Radiology 216:498-505. 2000
  7. ncbi A validation study on the intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of renal artery duplex ultrasound
    I Baumgartner
    Department of Medicine, University of Berne, Inselspital, Switzerland
    Ultrasound Med Biol 25:225-31. 1999
  8. ncbi Stimulation of peripheral angiogenesis by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
    I Baumgartner
    Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 27:201-6. 1998
  9. ncbi Endovascular brachytherapy after femoropopliteal balloon angioplasty fails to show robust clinical benefit over time
    Nicolas Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 12:723-30. 2005
  10. ncbi Revascularization for chronic critical lower limb ischemia in octogenarians is worthwhile
    Philippe Brosi
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 46:1198-207. 2007

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Publications104 found, 100 shown here

  1. ncbi Systemic antiatherosclerotic treatment for the peripheral arterial occlusive disease patient
    Iris Baumgartner
    Division Angiology, University Hospital, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Expert Opin Pharmacother 6:2181-92. 2005
    ....
  2. ncbi Intramuscular vascular endothelial growth factor gene therapy: fact or fiction?
    Iris Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Am J Med 114:156-7. 2003
  3. ncbi Local gene transfer and expression following intramuscular administration of FGF-1 plasmid DNA in patients with critical limb ischemia
    Iris Baumgartner
    Division of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Mol Ther 17:914-21. 2009
    ..FGF-1 expression was shown to be limited to injection sites, which supports the concept of multiple-site injection for therapeutic use...
  4. ncbi Management of peripheral vascular disease
    I Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division Angiology, University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Annu Rev Med 56:249-72. 2005
    ..The impact of newer treatment modalities, such as complex endovascular procedures and therapeutic angiogenesis, has been a subject of recent controversy...
  5. ncbi Somatic gene therapy in the cardiovascular system
    I Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, 3010 Switzerland
    Annu Rev Physiol 63:427-50. 2001
    ..We review developmental and postnatal significance of the endothelial-cell-specific mitogen VEGF that has stimulated these studies and present limitations of current knowledge as well as challenges for the future...
  6. ncbi Stent placement in ostial and nonostial atherosclerotic renal arterial stenoses: a prospective follow-up study
    I Baumgartner
    Division of Angiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Radiology 216:498-505. 2000
    ..To compare the results of balloon percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA) and stent placement in atherosclerotic ostial, proximal, and isolated truncal stenoses...
  7. ncbi A validation study on the intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of renal artery duplex ultrasound
    I Baumgartner
    Department of Medicine, University of Berne, Inselspital, Switzerland
    Ultrasound Med Biol 25:225-31. 1999
    ..Reliable results of direct renal artery Doppler velocimetry confirm clinical applicability and suitability for repeated measurements after catheter-based interventions or surveillance of low-grade stenoses...
  8. ncbi Stimulation of peripheral angiogenesis by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
    I Baumgartner
    Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 27:201-6. 1998
    ....
  9. ncbi Endovascular brachytherapy after femoropopliteal balloon angioplasty fails to show robust clinical benefit over time
    Nicolas Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 12:723-30. 2005
    ....
  10. ncbi Revascularization for chronic critical lower limb ischemia in octogenarians is worthwhile
    Philippe Brosi
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 46:1198-207. 2007
    ..Our hypothesis was that the clinical benefit of lower extremity revascularization is limited in octogenarians...
  11. ncbi Surgical or endovascular revascularization in patients with critical limb ischemia: influence of diabetes mellitus on clinical outcome
    Florian Dick
    Division of Cardiovascular Surgery of the Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Berne, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 45:751-61. 2007
    ..This study assessed the efficacy of tailored endovascular-first vs surgical-first revascularization stratified for the presence of diabetes...
  12. ncbi Influence of pulmonary status and diabetes mellitus on aortic neck dilatation following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a EUROSTAR report
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, University Hospital, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 14:122-9. 2007
    ....
  13. ncbi Gender is an independent risk factor for distribution pattern and lesion morphology in chronic critical limb ischemia
    Jana Ortmann
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 55:98-104. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to determine gender differences in atherosclerotic lesion morphology and distribution pattern of patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI)...
  14. ncbi Endovascular treatment of common femoral artery obstructions
    Frederic Baumann
    Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 53:1000-6. 2011
    ..To evaluate the clinical efficacy of endovascular therapy of symptomatic obstructions of the common femoral artery (CFA)...
  15. ncbi Benefit of immediate revascularization in women with critical limb ischemia in an intention-to-treat analysis
    Jana Ortmann
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 54:1668-78. 2011
    ..Therefore, we determined the benefit of immediate revascularization compared to medical therapy (MT) with optional delayed revascularization in men and women with CLI...
  16. ncbi Magnetic resonance angiography in infrapopliteal arterial disease: prospective comparison of 1.5 and 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Invest Radiol 42:467-76. 2007
    ..5 Tesla (T) and 3 T magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) versus digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in the depiction of infrageniculate arteries in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease...
  17. ncbi Novel cell-free strategy for therapeutic angiogenesis: in vitro generated conditioned medium can replace progenitor cell transplantation
    Stefano Di Santo
    Department of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    PLoS ONE 4:e5643. 2009
    ..We tested the hypothesis that cell-free administration of paracrine factors secreted by cultured EPC may achieve an angiogenic effect equivalent to cell therapy...
  18. ncbi A call for uniform reporting standards in studies assessing endovascular treatment for chronic ischaemia of lower limb arteries
    Nicolas Diehm
    Department of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, CH 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Eur Heart J 28:798-805. 2007
    ....
  19. ncbi An angiographic analysis of atherosclerosis progression in below-the-knee arteries after femoropopliteal angioplasty in claudicants
    Torsten Willenberg
    Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 17:39-45. 2010
    ..To report an angiographic investigation of midterm atherosclerotic disease progression in below-the-knee (BTK) arteries of claudicants...
  20. ncbi Below-the-knee angioplasty in patients with end-stage renal disease
    Philippe Brosi
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 12:704-13. 2005
    ..Further studies are warranted to define subgroups of patients likely to experience a more favorable outcome...
  21. ncbi Endovascular brachytherapy after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of recurrent femoropopliteal obstructions
    Thomas Zehnder
    Cardiovascular Department, Division of Angiology, University Hospital (Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 10:304-11. 2003
    ..CONCLUSIONS: EVBT without a centering device reduced restenosis significantly in patients with recurrent stenosis after angioplasty, which confirms previous results in primary long-segment femoropopliteal obstructions...
  22. ncbi Call for a reference model of chronic hind limb ischemia to investigate therapeutic angiogenesis
    Zijiang Yang
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vascul Pharmacol 51:268-74. 2009
    ..This study provides a detailed protocol of a highly reproducible reference model to test novel therapeutic options for limb ischemia...
  23. ncbi Paracrine factors secreted by endothelial progenitor cells prevent oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of mature endothelial cells
    Zijiang Yang
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, CH 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Atherosclerosis 211:103-9. 2010
    ....
  24. ncbi Endovascular revascularization of below-the-knee arteries: prospective short-term angiographic and clinical follow-up
    Frederic Baumann
    Department of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital Berne, Freiburgstrasse, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 22:1665-73. 2011
    ..To evaluate arterial lesion characteristics and their impact on angiographic and clinical outcomes after endovascular below-the-knee (BTK) revascularization...
  25. ncbi Basement membrane remodeling in skeletal muscles of patients with limb ischemia involves regulation of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases
    Oliver Baum
    Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Res 44:202-13. 2007
    ....
  26. ncbi Endovascular treatment of malignant superior vena cava syndrome: is bilateral wallstent placement superior to unilateral placement?
    Hans Peter Dinkel
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 10:788-97. 2003
    ..To report our experience with unilateral versus bilateral stent placement in the treatment of malignant superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)...
  27. ncbi Falsely high ankle-brachial index predicts major amputation in critical limb ischemia
    Antonio Silvestro
    Angiology Division, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasc Med 11:69-74. 2006
    ..No association was found between ABI and mortality. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that falsely high ABI is an independent predictor of major amputation in patients with CLI...
  28. ncbi Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: only a mechanical solution for a biological problem?
    Nicolas Diehm
    Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 16:I119-26. 2009
    ....
  29. ncbi Severe structural damage of the seemingly non-diseased infrarenal aortic aneurysm neck
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 48:425-34. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the macroscopically non-diseased infrarenal aortic neck of AAA is histologically and biochemically altered at the time of operative repair...
  30. ncbi Aortic neck dilatation after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a word of caution
    Nicolas Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 47:886-92. 2008
    ..In addition, differences in methodology of studies on aortic neck dilatation are highlighted...
  31. ncbi Intraobserver and interobserver variability of 64-row computed tomography abdominal aortic aneurysm neck measurements
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 45:263-8. 2007
    ..The purpose of this study was to assess the intraobserver and interobserver variability of software-enhanced 64-row computed tomographic angiography (CTA) AAA neck volume measurements in patients after EVAR...
  32. ncbi Impact of obesity on venous hemodynamics of the lower limbs
    Torsten Willenberg
    Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital, Berne, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 52:664-8. 2010
    ..The aim of this study was to compare venous flow parameters of the lower limbs assessed by duplex ultrasound scanning in obese and nonobese individuals according to body mass index (BMI)...
  33. ncbi Balloon angioplasty in chronic critical limb ischemia: factors affecting clinical and angiographic outcome
    Hannes Balmer
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 9:403-10. 2002
    ..Limb prognosis and restenosis after BA were primarily influenced by local hemodynamic and technical factors. Despite considerable restenosis, more than 90% of survivors avoided major amputations...
  34. ncbi Carotid plaque and intima-media thickness and the incidence of ischemic events in patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease
    Hong H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasc Med 16:323-30. 2011
    ....
  35. ncbi Reproducibility and day time bias correction of optoelectronic leg volumetry: a prospective cohort study
    Rolf P Engelberger
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology Inselspital, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    BMC Med Res Methodol 11:138. 2011
    ..Aim of the present work was to investigate the reproducibility of optoelectronic leg volumetry over 3 weeks' time period and to eliminate daytime related within-individual variability...
  36. ncbi Endovascular aneurysm exclusion along a femorodistal venous bypass in active Behçet's disease
    Silvia B Gretener
    Division of Angiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 9:694-8. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular exclusion of aneurysm in venous bypass grafts in Behçet's disease is feasible. Although the stent-grafts thrombosed, they did prevent rupture of the aneurysms...
  37. ncbi TASC II section E3 on the treatment of acute limb ischemia: commentary from European interventionists
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Intelspital, University Hospital Bern, Freiburgstrasse, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 15:126-8. 2008
  38. ncbi Does deep femoral artery revascularization as an isolated procedure play a role in chronic critical limb ischemia?
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 11:119-24. 2004
    ..05). CONCLUSIONS: Isolated DFA revascularization seems insufficient to support wound healing in CLI, but might be a treatment option in CLI patients with rest pain...
  39. ncbi Novel insight into the pathobiology of abdominal aortic aneurysm and potential future treatment concepts
    Nicolas Diehm
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Prog Cardiovasc Dis 50:209-17. 2007
    ..The purpose of this manuscript is to review current evidence as to the pathobiology of AAA as well as potential future drug targets to prevent progression of AAA...
  40. ncbi Gene and stem cell therapy in peripheral arterial occlusive disease
    C Kalka
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasc Med 13:157-72. 2008
    ..This review summarizes the experimental background and presents the current status of clinical applications and future perspectives of the therapeutic use of gene and cell therapy strategies for PAOD...
  41. ncbi Cell-based therapy facilitates venous thrombus resolution
    Stefano Di Santo
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse, CH 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Thromb Haemost 101:460-4. 2009
    ..4 +/- 4.7/HPF vs. 11.6 +/- 1.9/HPF, p<0.01). Our data suggest that EPC transplantation might be of clinical value to facilitate venous thrombus resolution in cases where current therapeutic options have limited success...
  42. ncbi Impact of renal insufficiency on clinical outcomes in patients with critical limb ischemia undergoing endovascular revascularization
    Torsten Willenberg
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 53:1589-97. 2011
    ..Patients with renal insufficiency (RI) are frequently excluded from trials assessing various endovascular revascularization concepts in critical limb ischemia (CLI) although information on clinical outcomes is scarce...
  43. ncbi Chronic critical limb ischemia: European experiences
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional, Angiology Inselspital, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 50:647-53. 2009
    ..Purpose of this article is to provide a balanced discussion of contemporary treatment concepts for patients with critical limb ischemia with a focus on arterial revascularization...
  44. ncbi Computational biomechanics to simulate the femoropopliteal intersection during knee flexion: a preliminary study
    Nicolas Diehm
    Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 18:388-96. 2011
    ..To assess if finite element (FE) models can be used to predict deformation of the femoropopliteal segment during knee flexion...
  45. ncbi Leg ischemia: assessment with MR angiography and spectroscopy
    Iris Baumgartner
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology and Departments of Diagnostic, Interventional, and Pediatric Radiology, University Hospital Bern, Freiburgstrasse 10, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Radiology 234:833-41. 2005
    ..03; distal calf, P=.005). CONCLUSION: MR angiography and MR spectroscopy of deoxymyoglobin can help document changes in visualization of collateral vessels and tissue perfusion in patients with CLI...
  46. ncbi Long-term clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with severe digital ischemia
    Hong H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Swiss Med Wkly 141:w13159. 2011
    ..To investigate the aetiology and long-term clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with digital ischemia...
  47. ncbi Endovascular treatment of an internal iliac artery aneurysm using a nitinol vascular occlusion plug
    Nicolas Diehm
    Department of Vascular Medicine, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 12:616-9. 2005
    ..To report endovascular occlusion of an internal iliac artery (IIA) aneurysm with an Amplatz nitinol vascular occlusion plug...
  48. ncbi Estrogen receptor-? but not -? or GPER inhibits high glucose-induced human VSMC proliferation: potential role of ROS and ERK
    Jana Ortmann
    Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 96:220-8. 2011
    ..High-glucose (HG) conditions have previously been shown to abolish the antimitogenic effects of 17?-estradiol (E(2)) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs)...
  49. ncbi Oxidized low density lipoprotein impairs endothelial progenitor cell function by downregulation of E-selectin and integrin alpha(v)beta5
    Stefano Di Santo
    Department of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, CH 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Biochem Biophys Res Commun 373:528-32. 2008
    ..In the present study, we hypothesized that even sub-apoptotic concentrations of oxLDL impair the angiogenic potential of EPC and investigated if this effect is mediated by affecting adhesion and incorporation...
  50. ncbi Intravascular ultrasound-guided creation of re-entry sites to improve intermittent claudication in patients with aortic dissection
    Marc J Husmann
    Department of Cardiovascular Department, Division of Angiology, University Hospital Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 13:424-8. 2006
    ..To report percutaneous fenestration of aortic dissection flaps to relieve distal ischemia using a novel intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided fenestration device...
  51. ncbi Incidence and clinical implications of stent fractures of the Xpert self-expanding nitinol stent in infrainguinal arteries
    H H Keo
    Department of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
    Vasa 38:47-52. 2009
    ..Thus, purpose of the present investigation was to evaluate its incidence and clinical implications in lower limb arteries...
  52. ncbi Cardiovascular risk profile and outcome of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm in out-patients with atherothrombosis: data from the Reduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) Registry
    Iris Baumgartner
    Department of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, Angiology Division, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 48:808-14. 2008
    ..We aimed to obtain data on the risk factor profile and cardiovascular (CV) co-morbidity among multi-ethnic patients with known AAA in the global REACH (REduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health) Registry...
  53. ncbi Activated coagulation during open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
    Lars Englberger
    Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital Berne, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Berne, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 43:1124-9. 2006
    ..The study was conducted to determine activation of coagulation in patients undergoing open and endovascular infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR)...
  54. ncbi Treatment of renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia with balloon angioplasty: a prospective follow-up study
    M Birrer
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 23:146-52. 2002
    ....
  55. ncbi Cystic adventitial degeneration: ectopic ganglia from adjacent joint capsules
    J Ortmann
    Department of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 38:374-7. 2009
    ....
  56. ncbi Impact of long-term corticosteroid therapy on the distribution pattern of lower limb atherosclerosis
    T Willenberg
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 39:441-6. 2010
    ..Aim of the present investigation is to describe macrovascular disease features in patients with long-term corticosteroid therapy and symptomatic lower limb peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD)...
  57. ncbi Endovascular brachytherapy for prevention of recurrent renal in-stent restenosis
    Sandra Stoeteknuel-Friedli
    Division of Angiology, University Hospital Bern, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 9:350-3. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS; Renal angioplasty followed by brachytherapy seems to be a feasible and efficient method to prevent recurrent in-stent restenosis in renal arteries at increased risk...
  58. ncbi A feasibility study on model-based evaluation of kidney perfusion measured by means of FAIR prepared true-FISP arterial spin labeling (ASL) on a 3-T MR scanner
    Claus Kiefer
    Department of Angiology, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Berne and University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
    Acad Radiol 16:79-87. 2009
    ..A feasibility study on measuring kidney perfusion by a contrast-free magnetic resonance (MR) imaging technique is presented...
  59. ncbi Combined surgical and endovascular approach to treat a complex aortic coarctation without extracorporeal circulation
    Thierry P Carrel
    Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
    Ann Thorac Surg 78:1462-5. 2004
    ....
  60. ncbi Association of cardiovascular risk factors with pattern of lower limb atherosclerosis in 2659 patients undergoing angioplasty
    N Diehm
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 31:59-63. 2006
    ..Identification of molecular mechanism might have influence on future therapeutic strategies in PAD patients...
  61. ncbi Long-term effects of supervised exercise training on walking capacity and quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication
    H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital Bern, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:250-6. 2008
    ..Improved walking capacity is associated with increased functional status of quality of life...
  62. ncbi Single center experience with provisional abciximab therapy in complex lower limb interventions
    H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital Bern, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:257-64. 2008
    ..The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of patients treated with provisional abciximab during complex peripheral catheter interventions...
  63. ncbi Distribution pattern of infrageniculate arterial obstructions in patients with diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency - implications for revascularization
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Inselspital Bern, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:265-73. 2008
    ..We hypothesized that presence of DM is associated with pronounced involvement of the tibioperoneal arteries, whereas RI predominantly affects the pedal arch...
  64. ncbi Oral sirolimus for prevention of recurrent infrainguinal arterial obstructions after surgical and endovascular revascularizations
    H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:285-8. 2008
    ....
  65. ncbi Current evidence and prospects for medical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    N Diehm
    Department of Vascular Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 34:217-23. 2005
    ....
  66. ncbi Automated software supported versus manual aorto-iliac diameter measurements in CT angiography of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms: assessment of inter- and intraobserver variation
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Divisions of Angiology, Inselspital, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 34:255-61. 2005
    ..Purpose of this study was to assess inter- and intraobserver variation of software-supported automated and manual multi row detector CT angiography (MDCTA) in aortoiliac diameter measurements before AAA repair...
  67. ncbi Generalized dilating diathesis in patients with popliteal arterial aneurysm
    M K Widmer
    Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:157-63. 2008
    ..Aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) and generalized arteriomegaly...
  68. ncbi Ease of application of medical compression-stocking systems for the treatment of venous ulcers
    T Willenberg
    Department of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 40:129-33. 2010
    ..To evaluate the ease of application of two-piece, graduated, compression systems for the treatment of venous ulcers...
  69. ncbi Female patients with atherosclerotic lesions of the lower limbs. Not all are alike
    B M Heuberger
    Division of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 36:205-9. 2007
    ..In this longitudinal observational study we compare female patients below 60 years of age with isolated lesions at the aortic bifurcation or focal superficial femoral artery disease...
  70. ncbi Influence of secondary infection on amputation in chronic critical limb ischemia
    Y Jaccard
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 33:605-9. 2007
    ..To evaluate the influence of secondary infection on major amputation in chronic critical leg ischemia (CLI)...
  71. ncbi Quantitative (1)H magnetic resonance spectroscopy of myoglobin de- and reoxygenation in skeletal muscle: reproducibility and effects of location and disease
    R Kreis
    Department for Clinical Research MR Spectroscopy and Methodology, University and Inselspital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    Magn Reson Med 46:240-8. 2001
    ..The reoxygenation time in particular is expected to provide a means to quantitatively monitor therapies aimed at improving muscular perfusion in these patients...
  72. ncbi "HIT on Trousseau" double trouble: acquired coagulopathy with femoral artery thrombosis
    C Warncke
    Division of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, Inselspital Bern, University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 37:281-4. 2008
    ..Compared to venous thrombosis, arterial thrombosis is a rare manifestation of Trousseau syndrome. The coincidence of it with HIT is even rarer. There may be a causal relationship between the two...
  73. ncbi [Guidance of interventions in subintimal recanalization and fenestration of dissection membranes using a novel dual-lumen intravascular ultrasound catheter]
    R Kickuth
    Departement Radiologie, Neuroradiologie und Nuklearmedizin DRNN, Institut für Diagnostische, Interventionelle und Pädiatrische Radiologie
    Rofo 178:898-905. 2006
    ..To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of IVUS-guided puncture for gaining controlled target lumen reentry in subintimal recanalization of chronic iliac/femoral artery occlusions and in fenestration of aortic dissections...
  74. ncbi [Low-osmolar gadodiamide as alternative contrast agent for diagnostic angiography and angiographic interventions in patients with renal insufficiency]
    H P Dinkel
    Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Inselspital, Universitatsklinik, Bern, Germany
    Rofo 174:56-61. 2002
    ..To evaluate the benefit and feasibility of gadolinium contrast agents for intra-arterial use in diagnostic and therapeutic angiography in patients with renal insufficiency...
  75. ncbi Does infection affect amputation rate in chronic critical leg ischemia?
    O Kummer
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, Division of Angiology and Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 32:18-21. 2003
    ..Infections are associated with a significantly higher rate of minor and major amputations, also in patients with successful revascularization, and should be treated adequately as well as in time with antibiotics...
  76. ncbi Small is beautiful: why profundaplasty should not be forgotten
    H Savolainen
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, 3010, Berne, Switzerland
    World J Surg 31:2058-61. 2007
    ..The question is: Can profundaplasty alone still be useful? Our aim was to evaluate its role in the modern management of vascular patients...
  77. ncbi Stenting of common iliac vein obstructions combined with regional thrombolysis and thrombectomy in acute deep vein thrombosis
    M J Husmann
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 34:87-91. 2007
    ..To evaluate the efficacy of stent placement after infrainguinal loco-regional thrombolysis and iliac thrombectomy (surgical TT) of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with May-Thurner-Syndrome...
  78. ncbi Accidental small bowel perforation after antegrade femoral artery access for percutaneous thromboembolectomy and angioplasty
    Tobias Seyfarth
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 9:685-9. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Femoral hernia injury is an exceptional complication of vascular interventions. Knowledge of this potential hazard may help to avoid its occurrence...
  79. ncbi Stroke, coronary and peripheral artery disease survey on antithrombotic treatment (START IT)
    Hong H Keo
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Swiss Med Wkly 140:168-74. 2010
    ....
  80. ncbi Delay of dialysis in end-stage renal failure: prospective study on percutaneous renal artery interventions
    S Korsakas
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Kidney Int 65:251-8. 2004
    ..Possible advantages must be weighed against the risk of renal failure advancement and high procedure-related complication rate...
  81. ncbi Determinants of haemodialysis access survival
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Inselspital, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 39:133-9. 2010
    ..Vascular access patency is of vital importance for patients requiring haemodialysis. This analysis validates potential risk factors and benefits in patients undergoing vascular access procedures...
  82. ncbi Fatal pericardial tamponade after Wallstent implantation for malignant superior vena cava syndrome
    Matthias Martin
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 9:680-4. 2002
    ..Anatomical and methodological reasons are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: The interventionist should be aware of this rare complication. Alternative stent designs avoiding the sharp ends of Wallstents and Palmaz stents should be considered...
  83. ncbi Arteriolization of capillaries and FGF-2 upregulation in skeletal muscles of patients with chronic peripheral arterial disease
    Oliver Baum
    Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Switzerland
    Microcirculation 12:527-37. 2005
    ..Microvascular changes in ischemic skeletal muscle are described derived from patients with long-lasting peripheral arterial disease (PAD)...
  84. ncbi Oscillometric measurement of ankle-brachial index in patients with suspected peripheral disease: comparison with Doppler method
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital Insel, Bern, Switzerland
    Swiss Med Wkly 139:357-63. 2009
    ..Purpose was to validate accuracy and reliability of automated oscillometric ankle-brachial (ABI) measurement prospectively against the current gold standard of Doppler-assisted ABI determination...
  85. ncbi Endovascular stenting of a renal transplant vein
    N Diehm
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Intelspital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 35:195-7. 2006
    ..Kidney transplantation had been performed due to IgA nephropathy and the patient had become symptomatic two months after uneventful recovery from operation...
  86. ncbi Evaluation of clinical tests to assess perfusion in chronic critical limb ischemia
    S Zwicky
    Swiss Cardivascular Center, Division Angiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    Vasa 31:173-8. 2002
    ..TcPO2 measurements in recumbent position gave unreliable results, improved by provocation manoeuvers. Capillary microscopy was reliable, but time consuming and limited by anatomical restrictions...
  87. ncbi Bovine mesenteric vein graft (ProCol) in critical limb ischaemia with tissue loss and infection
    J Schmidli
    Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, 3010 Berne, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 27:251-3. 2004
    ..However, primary patency is a problem. In situations without tissue loss/infection, where the risk of graft infection is less, prosthetic material may be a better alternative...
  88. ncbi Images in clinical medicine. Work-related vascular injuries of the hand--hypothenar hammer syndrome
    Manuela Birrer
    , 3010 Bern, Switzerland
    N Engl J Med 347:339. 2002
  89. ncbi Renovascular hypertension: screening and modern management
    Iris Baumgartner
    Department of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University of Bern, Switzerland
    Eur Heart J 32:1590-8. 2011
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  90. ncbi Vasomotor reactivity is exhausted in transient ischaemic attacks with limb shaking
    R W Baumgartner
    Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
    J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 65:561-4. 1998
    ..To investigate cerebral vasomotor reactivity in five patients with limb shaking transient ischaemic attacks by using transcranial Doppler sonography...
  91. ncbi Renal insufficiency is independently associated with a distal distribution pattern of symptomatic lower-limb atherosclerosis
    S Wasmuth
    University Clinic of Angiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 39:591-6. 2010
    ..We hypothesised that RI is associated with a distally accentuated involvement of the peripheral arterial tree...
  92. ncbi Effects of probucol versus aspirin and versus brachytherapy on restenosis after femoropopliteal angioplasty: the PAB randomized multicenter trial
    Augusto Gallino
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Ospedale San Giovanni, Bellinzona, Switzerland
    J Endovasc Ther 11:595-604. 2004
    ..To evaluate the effect of probucol and/or of endovascular brachytherapy (EVBT) on restenosis after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of femoropopliteal arteries...
  93. ncbi Therapeutic angiogenesis with intramuscular NV1FGF improves amputation-free survival in patients with critical limb ischemia
    Sigrid Nikol
    Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Universitatsklinikum, Munster, Germany
    Mol Ther 16:972-8. 2008
    ..In patients with CLI, plasmid-based NV1FGF gene transfer was well tolerated, and resulted in a significantly reduced risk of major amputation when compared with placebo...
  94. ncbi Late acute thrombotic occlusion after endovascular brachytherapy and stenting of femoropopliteal arteries
    Robert Bonvini
    Division of Vascular Medicine, Ospedale San Giovanni (EOC, 6900 Bellinzona, Switzerland
    J Am Coll Cardiol 41:409-12. 2003
    ..The fact that all our cases with LATO occurred concomitantly with stopping clopidogrel may indicate a possible rebound mechanism. An intensive and prolonged antithrombotic prevention is probably indicated in these patients...
  95. ncbi Local paclitaxel delivery in peripheral vascular disease
    Nicolas Diehm
    N Engl J Med 358:2406-7; author reply 2407. 2008
  96. ncbi Risk factor profile and management of cerebrovascular patients in the REACH Registry
    Joachim Rother
    Department of Neurology, Klinikum Minden, Hannover Medical School, Minden, Germany
    Cerebrovasc Dis 25:366-74. 2008
    ..We assessed these factors in 18,992 CVD patients within a worldwide registry of stable outpatients...
  97. ncbi Successful lower extremity angioplasty improves brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in patients with peripheral arterial disease
    Marc Husmann
    Cardiovascular Department, Division of Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital Berne and University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
    J Vasc Surg 48:1211-6. 2008
    ..We assumed that endovascular revascularization of lower limb arterial obstructions ameliorates FMD and lowers inflammation through improvement of peripheral perfusion...
  98. ncbi TASC II section F on revascularization: commentary from an interventionist's point of view
    Martin Schillinger
    Department of Angiology, Medical University Vienna, Austria
    J Endovasc Ther 14:734-42. 2007
  99. ncbi ACE inhibitors and abdominal aortic aneurysm
    Nicolas Diehm
    Clinical and Interventional Angiology, University Hospital Bern, Swiss Cardiovascular Centre, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
    Lancet 368:622-3. 2006
  100. ncbi [In diabetes and peripheral arterial occlusive disease: long-term treatment with clopidogrel]
    Iris Baumgartner
    Inselspital Bern
    Praxis (Bern 1994) 94:770-1. 2005