N Labropoulos

..To determine criteria for a clinically significant vein stenosis with duplex ultrasound (DU) in patients with signs and symptoms of central venous outflow obstruction...

..We also discuss the methods of ulcer bed and chronic obstruction evaluation. The contributions of the duplex ultrasound to the understanding of the pathophysiology and improvement of treatments for chronic venous disease are reviewed...

..To determine the patterns by which perforator vein (PV) reflux develops in patients with primary chronic venous disease (CVD)...

..In patients who have undergone endovenous ablation, angiogenesis occurs. This study was undertaken to examine the clinical presentation, development, and effects of spontaneous arteriovenous fistulae in patients with venous thrombosis...

..To compare the progression rate of primary with secondary chronic venous disease (CVD)...

..This study was designed to evaluate whether real-time ultrasound-guided cannulation of the internal jugular vein is superior to the standard landmark method...

..The authors present a retrospective analysis of a large series of venous ulcers to determine factors predicting nonhealing and recurrence...

..Thrombosis in unusual locations in the lower extremity veins has not been assessed. These veins are not imaged routinely and therefore information about them is lacking...

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..Currently, endovenous ablation has become the method of choice for treating superficial veins and it has almost replaced the traditional ligation and stripping...

..0021). Skin changes accurately reflect severity of chronic venous disease. Superficial and perforator vein reflux is the major cause of disease...

..To determine the prevalence of uncommon ulcers, unrelated to venous or arterial etiology, in patients presenting to vascular clinics...

..This prospective study was designed to determine if the use of IPC increases popliteal, gastrocnemial, collateral arterial, and skin blood flow in patients with CLI...

..This prospective study determined the incidence of signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease and recurrent venous thrombotic events (VTE) in relation to the location and extent of the initial venous thrombus...

..To describe the anatomic variations, symptomatology, and pathophysiology associated with the sciatic nerve (SN), and report the results after treatment of the incompetent veins...

..The purpose of this review was to analyse current knowledge and controversies associated with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE)...

..To determine the prevalence and impact of subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) in patients undergoing assessment of the carotid arteries...

..The aim of this study was to describe the phenomenon of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation in venous thrombus...

..To determine the long-term incidence, risk factors, and associated morbidity and mortality of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)...

..The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, distribution, and extent of varicosities and focal dilatations in the saphenous trunks, their association with the sites of reflux, and their correlation with CEAP classes...

..This study was designed to determine the relationship of changes in the venous system and correlate them with long-term progression of disease...

..To determine the prevalence and flow characteristics of nonatherosclerotic pathologies of the cervical vessels...

..This study was designed to determine the prevalence of reflux in nonsaphenous veins, their association and correlation with risk factors, and signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease (CVD)...

..To determine the prevalence, distribution, and flow characteristics of intraluminal neovascularization in patients undergoing great saphenous vein (GSV) endovenous laser (EVLT) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA)...

..To prospectively determine the distribution, extent, and age of venous thrombosis in patients presenting with acute signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism and identify candidates for thrombolysis...

..These devices have reached widespread use in hospitals and have been found to be effective prophylactic measures against DVT. This study evaluates the latest design features of one particular IPC device in comparison to current models...

..003). We conclude that the combined use of Dacron patch angioplasty and intraoperative CFS after CEA is associated with a low perioperative morbidity and a low incidence of recurrent stenosis in the first 2 years after operation...

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..This prospective study was designed to determine the prevalence of deep reflux and the conditions under which it may occur in patients with primary superficial venous reflux and absence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)...

..It is now the goal to establish randomized, prospective, controlled trials to clarify the most beneficial regimen for treating such disease...

..To determine the patterns and clinical importance of saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) reflux in patients with chronic venous disease (CVD) and a normal great saphenous vein (GSV) trunk...

..Current debate on how to diagnose giant cell arteritis (GCA) has strayed from the traditional approach of temporal artery biopsy and has instead explored the effectiveness of alternative imaging modalities...

..In this review, the bewildering amount of information is summarized to distill some practical recommendations for the practitioner faced with one of these patients in the era of endovascular approaches to the aorta...

..The aneurysm was resected, and as the vein had adequate length, it was primarily repaired with an end-to-end anastomosis. She was placed on coumadin for 3 months. At follow-up, the vein was competent and free of thrombosis...

..His symptoms improved with reduction in swelling. At 1-year follow-up, the patient was ambulatory with mild symptoms, and on venography the iliac vein and inferior vena cava stents were widely patent...

..Although STP most often is perceived as benign, it can coexist with or progress to DVT, and even give rise to PE. It is also associated with hypercoagulability and malignancy...

..To provide follow-up in patients treated with pharmacomechanical thrombolysis (PhMT) for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT)...

..Until long-term results for endografts are available, our data suggest that these patients are well served with an open repair...

..Insightful information on how DU is performed during varicose veins work-up and the rationale of DU utilization for endovenous procedures are discussed...

..To determine the effect of age and atherosclerotic risk factors on the carotid intima-media layer thickness and morphology characteristics...

..This prospective study was designed to determine the upper limits of normal for duration and maximum velocity of retrograde flow (RF) in lower extremity veins...

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..He underwent successful endovascular exclusion of the aneurysm with immediate improvement of his symptoms. Duplex ultrasound 3 months after the procedure confirmed a patent graft and complete exclusion of the aneurysm...

..It may also be a feasible, non-invasive method for the detection and prevention of the macrovascular complications of diabetes...

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..Thrombus development or propagation to initially uninvolved calf veins is found in 12%. Thrombus remodelling does not appear to be related to size, site and patterns of thrombosis...

..Procedures were performed in the office using topical and local anesthesia. Volume flow (VF) was recorded prior to introducer insertion (baseline) and post intervention...

..This study was designed to describe the prevalence, outcome, and stroke mechanisms of PCS and to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the classifications used...

..Because the natural history of CVD is not well known, this study was designed to determine its progression in such patients...

..If this is unavoidable, then preoperative subclavian vein screening for patency should be mandatory, even in asymptomatic patients. Sonography is an appropriate initial test in such a situation...

..Our experience with these 2 cases supports the notion that endovascular covered stenting is a safe and effective therapy for exclusion of visceral artery aneurysm...

..This paper analyses the current basic knowledge and the events involved in venous re-modelling after an episode of venous thrombosis...

..This paper defines the patterns, location and characteristics of venous reflux and also provides insightful information on acute and chronic venous obstruction...

..This paper analyses the patterns and types of NSV reflux for diagnosis and treatment purposes...

..This prospective study was designed to investigate the aetiology of popliteal (Baker's) cysts...

..Reporting results of duplex ultrasound studies must take into consideration the proper classification of venous disease as well as the new anatomic terms that have been accepted...

..Symptoms occurred when carotid flows were documented to be decreased. Carotid endarterectomy stabilized carotid flows and ameliorated symptoms...

..This study was conducted to systematically review the world literature in an attempt to better understand FFT, its presentation, distribution, management, and outcome...

..There was one technical error with an IVCF deployed in the iliac vein. Despite a high incidence of DVT following high-risk spinal surgery, prophylactic IVCF placement appears to protect patients from PE...

..Risk factor management must be emphasized in vascular continuing medical education programs to enable surgeons to be confident with management...

..His symptoms worsened, and failure of medical management prompted operative intervention. Excision of the inflamed, thrombosed vein led to complete resolution of his symptoms...

..To assess the demographic features of superficial vein thrombosis and its relation with the occurrence of hypercoagulable states...

..Also, the management of hemoaccess infection, aneurysmal degeneration, false aneurysm formation, and symptomatic arterial steal syndrome are described...

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..The endovascular approach provides an efficacious alternative to traditional methods for repair of an aortocaval fistula, which is especially important in elderly patients with several comorbidities...

..To review the occurrence of mycotic aneurysm affecting upper extremity arteries...