Article
Surgery
Martina S. Draxler, Ziad Al-Adas, Daniyal Abbas, Yasaman Kavousi, Loay S. Kabbani, Judith C. Lin, Mitchell R. Weaver, Alexander D. Shepard, Timothy J. Nypaver
Summary: The study aimed to compare the outcomes of patients undergoing SFA stent implantation with and without ADSI surveillance. Results showed that patients with ADSI surveillance had advantages in assisted primary patency, secondary patency, and were more likely to undergo endovascular re-intervention.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Monika Colombo, Anna Corti, Diego Gallo, Andrea Colombo, Giacomo Antognoli, Martina Bernini, Ciara McKenna, Scott Berceli, Ted Vaughan, Francesco Migliavacca, Claudio Chiastra
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of stent design and stent overlapping on patient-specific SFA hemodynamics. The results showed that different stent designs and overlapping configurations significantly altered the hemodynamic parameters. Stent design type and overlapping length had a significant impact on the hemodynamics.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Ankita Sinharoy, Neeti Reddy, John Kent Lin, Vijay Nambi, Eric Y. Yang, Panagiotis Kougias, Addison A. Taylor, Alan B. Lumsden, Christie M. Ballantyne, Joel D. Morrisett, Gerd Brunner
Summary: In this study, the clinical and functional characteristics of peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients were analyzed using non-invasive 2-dimensional-phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (2D-PC-MRI). The study found that 2D-PC-MRI velocity markers of the distal superficial femoral artery (SFA) are associated with the diabetic and non-diabetic PAD patients.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peter Evans, Piotr Sobieszczyk, Andrew C. Eisenhauer, Simon Ostrowski, Thomas M. Todoran, Scott Kinlay
Summary: Recurrent limb events after endovascular revascularization of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) do not increase the risk of all-cause or cause-specific mortality, and should not discourage repeat revascularization to relieve symptoms or ischemia.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Scott Kinlay, Piotr Sobieszczyk, Andrew C. Eisenhauer, Simon Ostrowski, Thomas M. Todoran
Summary: This study aimed to describe the patient and limb outcomes in the 10 years following endovascular revascularization for chronic lower-extremity peripheral artery disease. The results showed that the risk of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular death was similar among patients receiving endovascular intervention. The study concluded that endovascular intervention had acceptable long-term results and further research should focus on strategies to reduce both types of deaths.
Article
Surgery
Nader Zamani, Sherene E. Sharath, Rocky C. Browder, Neal R. Barshes, Jonathan D. Braun, Joseph L. Mills, Panos Kougias, Houssam K. Younes
Summary: This study compared the treatment outcomes of long-segment SFA lesions, showing that DES had better primary-assisted and secondary patency compared to BMS and CS during long-term follow-up. However, CS was associated with a higher risk of acute limb ischemia when stent occlusion occurred.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Nobuhiro Ito, Mitsuyoshi Takahara, Yoshimitsu Soga, Seiichi Hiramori, Kaoru Hirose, Yusuke Tomoi, Kenji Ando
Summary: The study investigated lumen loss (LL) at 1 year after bare nitinol stent (BNS) implantation for de novo superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions. The mean LL at 1 year was estimated to be 1.74 +/- 1.28 mm, with current smoking and lack of cilostazol use being associated with increased LL. Restenosis at 1 year was estimated to be 25% and target lesion revascularization (TLR) was 18%.
JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Luisa Ciucci Biagioni, Leticia Pereira, Felipe Nasser, Rodrigo Bruno Biagioni, Marcelo Calil Burihan, Nelson Wolosker
Summary: This study analyzed the feasibility and complications of SFA and CFA ipsilateral access in peripheral angioplasty. Results showed a higher hematoma rate with SFA access, but no significant difference in major bleeding between the two groups. Planned SFA access can be considered as an alternative to CFA access.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Zoltan Ruzsa, Adam Csavajda, Balazs Nemes, Monika Deak, Peter Sotonyi, Olivier F. Bertrand, Bela Merkely
Summary: Comparing distal radial and proximal radial artery access for superficial femoral artery (SFA) interventions, the study found no significant difference in technical success and complication rates between the two approaches. However, distal radial access was associated with fewer access site complications.
JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vinko Boc, Matija Kozak, Barbara Erzen, Mojca Bozic Mijovski, Anja Boc, Ales Blinc
Summary: This study investigated the incidence and predictors of restenosis in PAD patients after PTA of the SFA. Factors such as poor infrapopliteal runoff, higher lesion complexity, absence of treated arterial hypertension, delayed lag phase in thrombin generation, and higher contribution of plasma extracellular vesicles to thrombin concentration were found to be associated with restenosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hu Li, Seung-Woon Rha, Byoung Geol Choi, Se Yeon Choi, Sang Ki Moon, Won Young Jang, Woohyeun Kim, Ji Hun Ahn, Sang-Ho Park, Woong Gil Choi, Rui Feng Yang, Wen Wei Bai, Cheol Ung Choi, Yang Gi Ryu, Man Jong Baek, Dong Joo Oh
Summary: The study showed that oversizing of SNS in the SFA leads to COF, which has a significant impact on restenosis in the distal portion of the stent. Optimal sizing of the SFA stent is crucial in reducing restenosis incidence. Therefore, COF is an important factor in restenosis following distal SFA stenting.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Nihal Voruganti, Ayokunle Olowofela, Jacob C. Wood, Neel A. Mansukhani, Brian D. Lewis, Kellie R. Brown
Summary: Stent extrusion is a rare complication of endovascular treatment for superficial femoral artery disease, and patients should be aware that abnormal symptoms could signal stent extrusion.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Corti, Francesco Migliavacca, Scott A. Berceli, Claudio Chiastra
Summary: This study investigates the long-term arterial wall remodelling one year post-operation in stented superficial femoral arteries (SFAs) using multiscale computational agent-based modelling. The model successfully captures the initial reduction in lumen area and subsequent stabilization of lumen area, demonstrating the potential of this approach for studying patient-specific responses to endovascular interventions.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Wenhai Weng, Yijie Ku, Zhong Chen, Huanqin Zheng, Chuang Xu, Hui Ding, Lei Li, Guangzhi Wang
Summary: This study proposes a fast and accurate method for segmenting and detecting SFA calcification in CTA without artery extraction, which can improve clinical calcification analysis accuracy and efficiency.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anna K. Krawisz, Aishwarya Raja, Eric A. Secemsky
Summary: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition with poor prognosis, and paclitaxel-coated devices (PCDs) have shown progress in treatment, but recent studies have raised controversies. The FDA recommends restricting the use of PCDs and emphasizes the critical role of real-world data in evaluating PCDs.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vincenzo Sucato, Girolamo Manno, Salvatore Evola, Giuseppe Coppola, Egle Corrado, Giuseppe Vadala, Giuseppina Novo, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Orazio Christian Trovato, Giuseppe Vadala, Vincenzo Sucato, Monica Lunetta, Danilo Puccio, Oreste Fabio Triolo, Salvatore Evola, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi, Giuseppina Novo
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Fortunato Iacovelli, Antonio Pignatelli, Alessandro Cafaro, Eugenio Stabile, Luigi Salemme, Angelo Cioppa, Armando Pucciarelli, Francesco Spione, Francesco Loizzi, Emanuela De Cillis, Vincenzo Pestrichella, Alessandro Santo Bortone, Tullio Tesorio, Gaetano Contegiacomo
Summary: In patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, the use of iso-osmolar contrast medium was associated with a lower incidence of acute kidney injury compared to low-osmolar contrast media. Iso-osmolar contrast medium should be considered for TAVI patients at lower risk of AKI.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Eugenio Stabile, Raffaele Piccolo, Michele Franzese, Giancarlo Accarino, Umberto Marcello Bracale, Enrico Cappello, Giovanni Cioffi, Angelo Cioppa, Adolfo Crinisio, Loris Flora, Pietro Landino, Eugenio Martelli, Rosario Mancusi, Raffaella Niola, Fernando Petrosino, Davide Razzano, Carlo Ruotolo, Luigi Salemme, Paolo Sangiuolo, Gianpaolo Santini, Emilio Soreca, Gennaro Vigliotti, Bruno Villari, Giampaolo Amabile, Raffaele Pio Ammollo, Danilo Barbarisi, Alfonsina M. Corbisiero, Antonio D'angelo, Gianluca Cangiano, Claudia De Gregorio, Mario De Laurentis, Eugenio Laurenzano, Ilaria Ficarelli, Alessandro Luongo, Claudio Molino, Giuseppe Sarti, Daniela Viola, Giovanni Esposito
Summary: This study evaluated the hospitalization rate and treatment mode of patients with CLTI in the Campania region of Italy before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. A reduced hospitalization rate for CLTI patients was observed during lockdown, while the amputation rate increased. Priority should be given to ensuring appropriate treatment for CLTI patients during disease containment measures.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Fortunato Iacovelli, Giuseppe Giugliano, Donato Gerardi, Luigi Salemme, Angelo Cioppa, Armando Pucciarelli, Grigore Popusoi, Francesco Loizzi, Giancarlo Schettino, Stefano Favale, Francesco Solimene, Giovanni Esposito, Tullio Tesorio, Eugenio Stabile
Summary: Performing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with high implantation technique can reduce the need for permanent pacemaker implantation. Leaflets/annulus calcification and prosthesis oversizing may be related to the occurrence of pathological cardiac conduction delays.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Angelo Cioppa, Michele Franzese, Donato Gerardi, Armando Pucciarelli, Grigore Popusoi, Eugenio Stabile, Luigi Salemme, Lidia Sada, Sebastiano Verdoliva, Osvaldo Burattini, Luigi Fimiani, Marco Ferrone, Giuseppe Di Gioia, Attilio Leone, Giovanni Esposito, Tullio Tesorio
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of directional atherectomy and drug coated balloon for CFA stenosis. 78 patients were included, with a majority undergoing treatment due to critical limb ischemia. Results showed high rates of successful outcomes and freedom from major adverse limb events at 36 months.
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Eustaquio Maria Onorato, Matteo Vercellino, Anna Maria Costante, Angelo Cioppa, Lidia Sada, Alessandro Santoro, Gregory Popusoi, Tullio Tesorio
Summary: This study presents two cases of transcatheter paravalvular leak regurgitation closure, each with unique challenges and strategies to improve the success rate of percutaneous closure.
INTERNATIONAL HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giuseppe Vadala, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alfredo R. Galassi, Giuseppe Vadala, Gabriella Testa, Sebastiano Puglisi, Vincenzo Sucato, Davide Diana, Rocco Giunta, Giuseppina Novo
Summary: The study investigated the feasibility and safety of using a dedicated dual guidewire balloon (DGB) for antegrade fenestration and re-entry (AFR) technique in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for chronic total occlusions (CTOs). Results showed that DGB-AFR is a user-friendly and reliable strategy that can be used as a bail-out after failure of conventional antegrade wiring techniques, achieving a high procedural success rate and low occurrence of procedural adverse events.
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Vadala, Leandro Di Caccamo, Chiara Alaimo, Luca Di Fazio, Giovanni Ferraiuoli, Giancarlo Buccheri, Vincenzo Sucato, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi
Summary: Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an abnormal dilatation of a coronary artery segment, and the definition of giant CAAs is still unclear. The prevalence of coronary aneurysms in the population ranges from 0.3% to 5%, and they are often associated with aneurysms in other sites. The etiology is often atherosclerotic, and CAAs are commonly found in the context of acute coronary syndrome. The management and prognostic relevance of CAAs are still not well understood, and there is a lack of standardized treatment options.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Vadala, Fabrizio Ceresa, Francesco Costa, Antonio Bottari, Giuseppe Roscitano, Francesco Patane, Antonio Micari
Summary: In-stent restenosis is a common complication of superficial femoral artery stenting, and there is currently no standard treatment for it. This case report demonstrates good outcomes with multiple endovascular revascularization procedures.
OXFORD MEDICAL CASE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alfredo R. Galassi, Giuseppe Vadala, Laura Maniscalco, Gabriele Gasparini, Dens Jo, Nenad Z. Bozinovic, Sevket Gorgulu, Thomas Gehrig, Luca Grancini, Imre Ungi, Eugenio La Scala, Andrew Ladwiniec, Sinisa Stojkovic, Alessio La Manna, Carlo Tumscitz, Simon Elhadad, Gerald S. Werner, Georgios Sianos, Roberto Garbo, Mauro Carlino, Kambis Mashayekhi, Carlo di Mario
Summary: This study compared the technical success, procedural success, and long-term outcomes of wire-based antegrade dissection re-entry (ADR) technique versus antegrade wiring (AW) technique in patients. The results showed that wire-based ADR had higher success rates in complex lesions, but lower technical and procedural success rates compared to AW. However, in the long-term follow-up, both techniques had similar rates of adverse events and symptom improvement in patients.
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thierry Lefevre, Manuel Pan, Goran Stankovic, Soledad Ojeda, Nicolas Boudou, Emmanouil S. Brilakis, George Sianos, Giuseppe Vadala, Afredo R. Galassi, Roberto Garbo, Yves Louvard, Juan Luis Gutierrez-Chico, Carlo di Mario, David Hildick-Smith, Kambis Mashayekhi, Gerald S. Werner
Summary: Knowledge in the field of bifurcation lesions and chronic total occlusions (CTOs) has improved over the past 20 years. The European Bifurcation Club and the EuroCTO Club have written a joint consensus statement to share general knowledge and practical approaches in this complex field. Bifurcation lesions with relevant side branches (SBs) are found in approximately one-third of cases when treating CTOs percutaneously. Occlusion of a relevant SB can lead to procedural complications and adverse outcomes. Simple bifurcation rules and provisional SB stenting are recommended to prevent SB occlusion.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Vadala, Chiara Alaimo, Giancarlo Buccheri, Luca Di Fazio, Leandro Di Caccamo, Vincenzo Sucato, Manlio Cipriani, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is a major concern for patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those undergoing transplantation. However, there is still no universal screening protocol for assessing cardiovascular risk before kidney transplant.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fortunato Iacovelli, Antonio Pignatelli, Alessandro Cafaro, Eugenio Stabile, Luigi Salemme, Angelo Cioppa, Armando Pucciarelli, Francesco Spione, Francesco Loizzi, Emanuela De Cillis, Vincenzo Pestrichella, Alessandro Santo Bortone, Tullio Tesorio, Gaetano Contegiacomo
Summary: Our research paper provides a comprehensive description of baseline characteristics, procedural features, and outcomes related to the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study involved three Italian heart centers and analyzed data from 888 TAVI patients, with 697 patients meeting the inclusion criteria. The main objectives were to evaluate the impact of contrast medium osmolality on TAVI-related AKI, identify risk factors for this complication and 1-year mortality, and estimate the impact of CM osmolality on AKI in specific patient subgroups.