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Hamulu A. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Predictive values of risk factors in Carotid duplex scanning before peripheral vascular surgery
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2001
    Co-Authors: Posacioglu H., Islamoglu F., Çalkavur T., Yagdi T., Atay Y., Özbaran M., Hamulu A.
    Abstract:

    The objective of this study was to determine the predictive values of multiple atherosclerotic risk factors in using routine Carotid duplex scanning for patients with peripheral vascular disease, even in the absence of any sign of Carotid disease. From 1998 through 2000, 108 patients admitted for peripheral vascular reconstruction to our institution were preoperatively screened for Carotid Artery stenosis. Patients were examined for neurologic status and cervical Bruits. As atherosclerotic risk factors, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, sex and age, coronary Artery disease (CAD), coronary Artery bypass surgery (CABG), and previous vascular operation were recorded, preoperative ankle-brachial pressure indexes (ABI) were calculated. All patients underwent routine Carotid color duplex examinations preoperatively. Eighty five patients (78.7%) had mild ( < 50%) or no Carotid Artery stenosis, and 23 patients (21.3%) had significant ( ? 50%) Carotid Artery stenosis. Age ( ? 60 years), coronary Artery disease, and Carotid Bruit were individual factors, and the combination of age ? 55 and hyperlipidemia had a significant value in predicting presence of ? 50% stenosis of one or both Carotid arteries by univariate analysis. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, however, only Carotid Bruit was associated with Carotid Artery stenosis of ? 50% (p < 0.001). Screening for asymptomatic Carotid Artery stenosis is indicated in patients with only Carotid Artery Bruit and might be indicated in elderly patients with peripheral vascular disease. Routine screening for Carotid Artery stenosis in all patients is not an effective strategy

Posacioglu H. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Predictive values of risk factors in Carotid duplex scanning before peripheral vascular surgery
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2001
    Co-Authors: Posacioglu H., Islamoglu F., Çalkavur T., Yagdi T., Atay Y., Özbaran M., Hamulu A.
    Abstract:

    The objective of this study was to determine the predictive values of multiple atherosclerotic risk factors in using routine Carotid duplex scanning for patients with peripheral vascular disease, even in the absence of any sign of Carotid disease. From 1998 through 2000, 108 patients admitted for peripheral vascular reconstruction to our institution were preoperatively screened for Carotid Artery stenosis. Patients were examined for neurologic status and cervical Bruits. As atherosclerotic risk factors, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, sex and age, coronary Artery disease (CAD), coronary Artery bypass surgery (CABG), and previous vascular operation were recorded, preoperative ankle-brachial pressure indexes (ABI) were calculated. All patients underwent routine Carotid color duplex examinations preoperatively. Eighty five patients (78.7%) had mild ( < 50%) or no Carotid Artery stenosis, and 23 patients (21.3%) had significant ( ? 50%) Carotid Artery stenosis. Age ( ? 60 years), coronary Artery disease, and Carotid Bruit were individual factors, and the combination of age ? 55 and hyperlipidemia had a significant value in predicting presence of ? 50% stenosis of one or both Carotid arteries by univariate analysis. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, however, only Carotid Bruit was associated with Carotid Artery stenosis of ? 50% (p < 0.001). Screening for asymptomatic Carotid Artery stenosis is indicated in patients with only Carotid Artery Bruit and might be indicated in elderly patients with peripheral vascular disease. Routine screening for Carotid Artery stenosis in all patients is not an effective strategy

Ventura A - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Crohn's disease and Takayasu's arteritis: an uncommon association.
    'Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.', 2013
    Co-Authors: Taddio A, Maschio M, Martelossi S, Barbi E, Ventura A
    Abstract:

    Takayasu's arteritis (TA) and Crohn's disease (CD) are two rare autoimmune disorders; however some reports describe the presence of both diseases in the same patient. This finding has suggested the possibility that both diseases could share some common etiologic origin. We describe a case of a 13-year-old male affected by CD characterized by fever, diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain and elevation of inflammatory markers. Clinical and histological features from colonic specimens were consistent with CD. Treatment with steroids and azathioprine was started, however disease flared every time steroids were tapered. One year later, while still on treatment, he came back to our attention for dyspnea at rest and at night, tiredness and weakness. At physical examination a diastolic heart murmur was found as well as a left Carotid Artery Bruit. A transthoracic echocardiography showed mild aortic valve insufficiency, left ventricular hypertrophy and a dilated ascending aorta with same findings at the aortic arch. A computed tomography scan showed abdominal aorta thickening, dilated thoracic aorta and the presence of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. TA associated with CD was diagnosed and medical treatment with cyclophosphamide, steroids and aminosalicylic acid was started, with good clinical response at 6 mo follow-up. We discuss the presence of possible common causes for the two diseases and the importance of differential diagnosis in those patients characterized for intractable disease

Islamoglu F. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Predictive values of risk factors in Carotid duplex scanning before peripheral vascular surgery
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2001
    Co-Authors: Posacioglu H., Islamoglu F., Çalkavur T., Yagdi T., Atay Y., Özbaran M., Hamulu A.
    Abstract:

    The objective of this study was to determine the predictive values of multiple atherosclerotic risk factors in using routine Carotid duplex scanning for patients with peripheral vascular disease, even in the absence of any sign of Carotid disease. From 1998 through 2000, 108 patients admitted for peripheral vascular reconstruction to our institution were preoperatively screened for Carotid Artery stenosis. Patients were examined for neurologic status and cervical Bruits. As atherosclerotic risk factors, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, sex and age, coronary Artery disease (CAD), coronary Artery bypass surgery (CABG), and previous vascular operation were recorded, preoperative ankle-brachial pressure indexes (ABI) were calculated. All patients underwent routine Carotid color duplex examinations preoperatively. Eighty five patients (78.7%) had mild ( < 50%) or no Carotid Artery stenosis, and 23 patients (21.3%) had significant ( ? 50%) Carotid Artery stenosis. Age ( ? 60 years), coronary Artery disease, and Carotid Bruit were individual factors, and the combination of age ? 55 and hyperlipidemia had a significant value in predicting presence of ? 50% stenosis of one or both Carotid arteries by univariate analysis. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, however, only Carotid Bruit was associated with Carotid Artery stenosis of ? 50% (p < 0.001). Screening for asymptomatic Carotid Artery stenosis is indicated in patients with only Carotid Artery Bruit and might be indicated in elderly patients with peripheral vascular disease. Routine screening for Carotid Artery stenosis in all patients is not an effective strategy

Çalkavur T. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Predictive values of risk factors in Carotid duplex scanning before peripheral vascular surgery
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2001
    Co-Authors: Posacioglu H., Islamoglu F., Çalkavur T., Yagdi T., Atay Y., Özbaran M., Hamulu A.
    Abstract:

    The objective of this study was to determine the predictive values of multiple atherosclerotic risk factors in using routine Carotid duplex scanning for patients with peripheral vascular disease, even in the absence of any sign of Carotid disease. From 1998 through 2000, 108 patients admitted for peripheral vascular reconstruction to our institution were preoperatively screened for Carotid Artery stenosis. Patients were examined for neurologic status and cervical Bruits. As atherosclerotic risk factors, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, sex and age, coronary Artery disease (CAD), coronary Artery bypass surgery (CABG), and previous vascular operation were recorded, preoperative ankle-brachial pressure indexes (ABI) were calculated. All patients underwent routine Carotid color duplex examinations preoperatively. Eighty five patients (78.7%) had mild ( < 50%) or no Carotid Artery stenosis, and 23 patients (21.3%) had significant ( ? 50%) Carotid Artery stenosis. Age ( ? 60 years), coronary Artery disease, and Carotid Bruit were individual factors, and the combination of age ? 55 and hyperlipidemia had a significant value in predicting presence of ? 50% stenosis of one or both Carotid arteries by univariate analysis. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, however, only Carotid Bruit was associated with Carotid Artery stenosis of ? 50% (p < 0.001). Screening for asymptomatic Carotid Artery stenosis is indicated in patients with only Carotid Artery Bruit and might be indicated in elderly patients with peripheral vascular disease. Routine screening for Carotid Artery stenosis in all patients is not an effective strategy