- Lower intraluminal thrombus load in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms and blood type O. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]IA
- CONCLUSIONS: Blood type O is associated with a lower thrombus load in patients with AAA. This finding aligns with prior evidence linking non-O blood types to elevated vWf and Factor VIII levels, both important in generating thromboses. Future longitudinal studies are needed to explore the relationship between blood type and AAA progression.
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- Automated three-dimensional ultrasound surveillance after endovascular aortic repair. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):174-180.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: 3D-SAUS demonstrated comparable residual sac diameter measurement precision and variability to expert 2D-US in post-EVAR patients. These findings support the potential of 3D-SAUS to enhance reproducibility and standardize ultrasound-based follow-up.
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- Dose-dependent effects of rosuvastatin in deep vein thrombosis: a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):161-173.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: In this hypothesis-generating study, rosuvastatin use was associated with reduced DVT complications, with suggestions of dose-dependent effects. These associations require confirmation in prospective randomized trials before clinical recommendations can be made.
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- Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis after varicose vein thermal ablation in Spain: a national survey. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Apr; 45(2):77-86.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: Spanish vascular surgeons widely adopt pharmacological thromboprophylaxis after EVTA, but timing and duration vary substantially in the absence of definitive guidelines. These findings highlight the need for a national, evidence-based consensus to harmonize practice and optimize patient safety.
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- Effects of information platform-based nursing management on patients with venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Systematic Review]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):151-160.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: Information platform-based nursing management is significantly associated with better performance in key indicators of VTE prevention and control and demonstrates important clinical value. Further high-quality, multicenter studies are warranted to confirm its long-term effectiveness and feasibility for broader implementation.
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- Outcomes of endovascular revascularization of upper limb thromboangiitis obliterans via palmar arch angioplasty. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):199-204.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular revascularization, including palmar arch angioplasty, may represent a feasible limb-salvage approach in selected patients with upper extremity TAO; however, clinical outcomes remain variable, minor amputations are still frequently observed, and the technique should be interpreted as a supportive measure rather than a definitive solution.
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- International Union of Angiology (IUA) Consensus Document on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) in Vascular Surgery. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):205-238.IA
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal perioperative care pathway designed to improve recovery, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance overall quality and satisfaction. Successful ERAS implementation requires continuous interprofessional collaboration among anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, physiatrists, and gerontologists, extending from preadmission to discharg…
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- Long-term outcomes of endovascular therapy in Buerger disease with critical limb ischemia: a retrospective observational study. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):181-190.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: EVT is a viable option in TAO-related CLI, with improved outcomes linked to younger age, smoking cessation, and ulcer healing. Despite high amputation rates, targeted intervention and follow-up may improve long-term limb preservation.
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- Decision to delivery: do vascular MDT discussions achieve their intended clinical targets? [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Jun; 45(3):191-198.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: Electronic documentation improved MDT compliance by 3.2% and reduced amputation/ 3-month mortality outcomes by 6.9%. System delays and patient unfitness continue to hinder full adherence. The rise of discrepancies in outpatients care points to unresolved divergence issues. Further refinement of documentation and reduction of system delays are essential for improving outcomes.
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- The associations between lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and immune-inflammatory biomarkers. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Apr; 45(2):124-134.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: NLR, MLR, SII, SIRI, and AISI demonstrated independent associations with PAD risk, with SIRI showing a stronger association with PAD.
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- Mid-term outcomes after endovascular treatment for critical limb-threatening ischemia in patients not available for vein bypass surgery. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Apr; 45(2):115-123.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: In this CLTI cohort unsuitable for vein bypass surgery, 25% underwent major amputation and 31% died following endovascular treatment during a median follow-up of 24 months. Larger comparative studies, including conservative treatment, are needed to define optimal management for complex femoropopliteal lesions.
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- Intimal and medial arterial calcification in peripheral arterial disease a systematic review and meta-analysis of imaging and histological evidence. [Systematic Review]Int Angiol. 2026 Apr; 45(2):104-114.IA
- CONCLUSIONS: PAD is characterized by a high prevalence of VC, predominantly IAC in the femoropopliteal arteries and MAC within the infra-popliteal region. The association of IAC, MAC and bone formation with distinct patient characteristics further underscores the clinical relevance and biological complexity of VC. Interpretation of these results should, however, be tempered by the absence of segment-matched CT-histology validation.
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- Lower extremity arterial disease and alcohol consumption. [Journal Article]Int Angiol. 2026 Apr; 45(2):149-150.IA
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