International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology
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The aim of this paper was to present our experience with the use of chimney grafts in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms (JAA) with unfavourable anatomy. ⋯ The chimney graft technique is an expansion of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), especially suitable for juxtarenal aortic aneurysms in patients with a high surgical risk. The chimney graft technique is feasible, even in the setting of unfavourable aortic anatomy. Long-term results are still unknown.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the automated carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) identified by using automated software could predict the SYNTAX score for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. ⋯ Results of our study using an automated algorithm showed a statistical significant association between CIMT and SYNTAX score and indicated that CIMT may be considered a reliable parameter for prediction of SYNTAX score in coronary artery disease patient population from Japan.