Vascular Medicine News, Research | Vascular Disease Clinical Trials

Risk Factors for VTE, ASCVD in Rheumatoid Arthritis

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is increased after unprovoked VTE.

Low section front view of human limbs, hip and muscular system with arteries and veins.

SVS Develops Recommendations for Popliteal Artery Aneurysms

In a clinical practice guideline issued by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, recommendations are presented for the medical management of popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs).

Aortic Dilation at One Site Increases Risk for Dilation at Other Sites

The researchers’ goal was to determine the dominant predictors for dilations at the ascending, arch, descending, and abdominal part of the aorta, and to establish comprehensive risk factor profiles for each aortic segment.

Ventricular-Arterial Coupling From 3D Echo May Predict Systemic Sclerosis Prognosis

Researchers evaluated the role of ventricular-arterial coupling from 3D echocardiography in predicting clinical outcomes in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Optimizing Lipid Control for Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease

This review examines the current guidance and issues related to lipid optimization of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Study Explores Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Imaging Options

Acute stroke treatment has been transformed by multimodal imaging tools, the report shows.

Kawasaki Disease Incidence Decreased With Nonpharmaceutical Interventions During COVID-19

Authors described the reduction in Kawasaki disease incidence in Korea after the implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simple Renal Cysts Linked to Higher Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation Risk

The researchers’ goal was to systematically review all relevant literature to determine whether patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms were more likely to have simple renal cysts.