European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Apr 2016
Multicenter StudyShared Decision Making in Vascular Surgery: An Exploratory Study.
Shared decision making (SDM) is a process in which patients and their doctors collaborate in choosing a suitable treatment option by incorporating patient values and preferences, as well as the best available evidence. Particularly in vascular surgery, several conditions seem suitable for SDM because there are multiple treatment options. The objective of this study was to assess the degree of SDM behaviour in vascular surgery. ⋯ Currently, objective SDM behaviour among vascular surgeons is limited, even though the presented disorders allow for SDM. Hence, SDM in vascular surgical consultations could be improved by increasing the patients' and surgeons' awareness and knowledge about the concept of SDM.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Apr 2016
Comparative Study Observational StudyThe Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products (Rage) and Its Ligands in Plasma and Infrainguinal Bypass Vein.
The aim was to investigate whether RAGE and its ligands are associated with infrainguinal bypass outcome in patients with and without diabetes. ⋯ Plasma S100A12 and CML are elevated in peripheral arterial disease and markers of RAGE and its ligands are found in vein used for bypass. This indicates a role for S100A12, CML, and RAGE in peripheral arterial disease complications by activation of the RAGE system.