Carotid artery stenosis refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries, which can lead to serious health issues such as strokes. This condition is particularly relevant for patients who have ...

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Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023. Peripheral artery disease is the leading cause of amputations nowadays. Narrowings and blockages in the leg ...

While endovascular treatment of those conditions is well‐established, stenting of vertebral artery (VA) compression stenosis due to cervical facet hypertrophy is uncommon. We describe a case of VA ...

Symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis (ICA) is defined as focal neurologic deficits ipsilateral to carotid artery pathology presenting as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, frequently ...

While surgical practice has changed dramatically since then, one thing remains true: leg amputation is still far too common. Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the ...

arterial pressures above and below the segment of stenosis were measured by a capacitance manometer. Figure 3 shows one of a number of relevant experiments. With the degree of stenosis indicated ...

The presence of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis identifies patients with more diffuse and severe arterial disease. Aggressive risk factor modification, along with antiplatelet therapy ...

The optimal management of patients with significant RAS remains unclear. Significant inconsistencies exist in the published data to date concerning the role of endovascular renal artery intervention.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...