Restenosis, defined as the re-narrowing of an arterial lumen after revascularization,
represents an increasingly important issue in clinical practice. Indeed, as the number of stent …

These guidelines will be updated every four years. Vascular centres are encouraged to audit
implementations made as a result of the guidelines. Audit cycles should be repeated and …

In situ tissue engineering using bioresorbable material implants-or scaffolds-that harness
the patient's immune response while guiding neotissue formation at the site of implantation …

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the first-line surgical intervention for cases of
severe carotid stenoses. Unfortunately, the restenosis rate is high after CEA. This study aims …

Background Due to the systemic nature of atherosclerosis, arteries at different sites are
commonly simultaneously affected. As a result, severe coronary artery disease (CAD) …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been linked to an increased prevalence and severity of carotid
artery disease, as well as polyvascular disease. Carotid disease is also associated with …

Background This study aimed to explore the associations of common inflammatory cytokine
levels with restenosis and rapid angiographic stenotic progression (RASP) risk in coronary …

Carotid artery stenosis (CS) is a major medical problem affecting approximately 10% of the
general population 80 years or older and causes stroke in approximately 10% of all …

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are effective
interventions for treating extracranial carotid artery stenosis (ECAS), but long-term prognosis …

Background Current recommendations on carotid revascularization postulate that women
have both increased perioperative risks, such as stroke and death, as well as reduced …