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Paclitaxel-Containing Devices Linked to Improved Survival at 2 Years

Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of paclitaxel (PTX) devices for treating peripheral artery disease involving the femoropopliteal artery.

Some Patients With COVID-19 First Present With Arterial Thrombosis

Researchers aimed to study the clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of unexpected acute arterial thrombosis in patients with COVID-19.

ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Associated With Cardiovascular Events

Researchers studied the association between ANCA-associated vasculitis and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

How Long to Discontinue Apixaban for Optimal Concentration Before Surgery

Researchers sought to determine the amount of residual anticoagulation from apixaban in patients who discontinued the medication prior to surgery

Increased Microscopic Brain Permeability Seen in Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome

In a prospective cohort study, researchers sought to examine microscopic blood-brain barrier permeability and its change in patients with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome.

Interrupting Prolonged Sitting Helps Maintain Lower-Limb Vascular Function

Researchers assessed the macrovascular and microvascular responses of interrupted and uninterrupted prolonged sedentary behavior.

Higher Levels of CML and NOX2 in Brain Microvasculature Post-Myocardial Infarction

Researchers sought to examine the presence of CML and NOX2 proinflammatory factors in the brain microvasculature of patients with myocardial infarction.

Wall Shear Stress Best Predicts Progressive Dilation of Ascending Aorta in BAV

Researchers analyzed the value of wall shear stress for predicting colocalized ascending aorta growth rate in patients with bicuspid aortic valve.

Safety Profile Similar in Carotid Revascularization Procedures in Men, Women

A group of researchers examined the safety and benefits of TCAR, TFCAS, and CEA in men and women.

Late Type 1A Endoleak Outcomes After Undergoing Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

To examine factors associated with late type 1A endoleaks and survival, researchers reviewed all elective EVAR from an institution over 8 years.