Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Feb 2019
Approach, Technical Success, Complications, and Stent Patency of Sharp Recanalization for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease: Experience in 123 Patients.
To report the technical success and complications following sharp recanalization of chronic venous occlusions. ⋯ Sharp recanalization has a high technical success and low rate of adverse events in the recanalization of chronic venous occlusions.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jan 2019
Comparative StudyThe Safety and Efficacy of Oxycodone Versus Fentanyl in Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of a Liver Tumour Abutting the Capsule.
The present study compared the safety and efficacy of oxycodone with those of fentanyl under non-intubated general anaesthesia in percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of a liver tumour abutting the capsule. ⋯ Oxycodone provides better analgesia and reduces post-operative opioid consumption without significant respiratory or hemodynamic instability.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jan 2019
Fenestrated Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Using Physician-Modified Stent Grafts (PMSGs) in Zone 0 and Zone 1 for Aortic Arch Diseases.
To evaluate the outcomes of fenestrated thoracic endovascular aortic repair (f-TEVAR) using physician-modified stent grafts (PMSGs) in zone 0 and zone 1 for aortic arch diseases. ⋯ f-TEVAR using PMSGs in Z0 and Z1 for the treatment of aortic arch diseases in high-risk patients is feasible in the hands of experienced operators.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jan 2019
Introducing the New 3.5/28 Microstent Retriever for Recanalization of Distal Cerebral Arteries in Acute Stroke: Preliminary Results.
To describe our first experience using a small stent retriever specifically designed for thrombectomy in cerebral arteries with a small caliber (Acandis APERIO® 3.5/28) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. ⋯ Our data suggest that mechanical thrombectomy of distal cerebral artery occlusions with the Aperio® 3.5/28 is feasible and in general safe, thus offering a promising option for endovascular stroke therapy. However, multicentric studies with larger patient cohorts are necessary to evaluate the clinical benefit.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Dec 2018
ReviewBalloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a potentially lethal outcome of pulmonary embolism. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is aimed at improving pulmonary perfusion and pulmonary hemodynamics and has gained a lot of interest recently in patients either unsuitable for or refractory to surgical pulmonary endarterectomy. This article outlines the clinical features and diagnostic criteria, imaging evaluation, current medical and surgical treatment options for CTEPH. BPA is discussed in detail, focusing on the rationale, patient selection, technical details, post-procedural care and outcomes.