Volume 5 - Issue 4 - July/August 2008
Column
Editor's Corner
09/05/2008
The article by Arko et al describes a first-in-man clinical experience (10 patients) with a new retrievable vena cava filter (VCF). The design of the Crux IVCF appears unique and quite interesting.
The article by Arko et al describes a first-in-man clinical experience (10 patients) with a new retrievable vena cava filter (VCF). The design of the Crux IVCF appears unique and quite interesting.
The article by Arko et al...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Feature
Original Research
09/05/2008
Pulmonary emboli are estimated to be the third leading cause of cardiovascular death in the United States. Over 600,000 cases are reported in the US annually, causing an estimated 120,000 to 150,000 deaths per year.
Pulmonary emboli are estimated to be the third leading cause of cardiovascular death in the United States. Over 600,000 cases are reported in the US annually, causing an estimated 120,000 to 150,000 deaths per year.
Pulmonary emboli are estimated...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
09/05/2008
The authors describe a situation that required the deployment of a stent with its distal end extending up to the hip joint line in order to achieve optimal positioning. For this purpose, a special stent with adequate axial flexibility and...
The authors describe a situation that required the deployment of a stent with its distal end extending up to the hip joint line in order to achieve optimal positioning. For this purpose, a special stent with adequate axial flexibility and...
The authors describe a situation...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
09/05/2008
A 34-year-old man presented with a ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. He reported no previous symptoms or illness. His father died at the age of 46 years from a drug overdose. His mother died of AIDS at the age of 44 years. The...
A 34-year-old man presented with a ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. He reported no previous symptoms or illness. His father died at the age of 46 years from a drug overdose. His mother died of AIDS at the age of 44 years. The...
A 34-year-old man presented with...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
09/05/2008
A 44-year-old, normotensive woman with a 28-pack year history of smoking and a congenital solitary kidney was referred for a right renal artery aneurysm (RAA) seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI was done as part of a work up for...
A 44-year-old, normotensive woman with a 28-pack year history of smoking and a congenital solitary kidney was referred for a right renal artery aneurysm (RAA) seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI was done as part of a work up for...
A 44-year-old, normotensive...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
09/05/2008
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is an infrequent occurrence, but it is important to evaluate the size and the location of the aneurysm to prevent life-threatening complications. SAA is more common in women than in men.
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is an infrequent occurrence, but it is important to evaluate the size and the location of the aneurysm to prevent life-threatening complications. SAA is more common in women than in men.
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
