European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery

The most recent articles from: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg November 2001

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Nov 2001

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"Long haul" flight and deep vein thrombosis: a model to help investigate the benefit of aspirin and below-knee compression stockings.

to develop a model simulating factors of "long haul" flight to investigate the relationship with DVT. ⋯ changes in the cellular components of blood, particularly WBC's, combined with vaso-compression and reduced flow could predispose towards DVT. Aspirin, combined with compression stockings, may provide prophylaxis.

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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Nov 2001

Remifentanil conscious sedation during regional anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy: rationale and safety.

to prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of remifentanil during regional anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. ⋯ remifentanil as a supplement to regional anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy, provides comfort and analgesia without hampering mental status evaluation.

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