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Subject Index

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm; see Aortic aneurysm, abdominalAbdominal fat

Intra-abdominal fat and metabolic syndrome are associatedwith larger infrarenal aortic diameters in patients with clin-ically evident arterial disease (Gorter et al). 2008;48:114-20

Abdominal injuriesEarly Palma procedure after iliac vein injury in abdominal

penetrating trauma (Alcocer et al). 2008;48:745-8 (Caserep.)

Ablation techniquesThe importance of deep venous reflux velocity as a determinant

of outcome in patients with combined superficial and deepvenous reflux treated with endovenous saphenous ablation(Marston et al). 2008;48:400-6

AbstractsAbstracts. 2008;48:246-50, 499-503, 769-73, 1062-4, 1065-6,

1352-56Activities of daily living

Corridor-based functional performance measures correlatebetter with physical activity during daily life than treadmillmeasures in persons with peripheral arterial disease (Mc-Dermott et al). 2008;48:1231-7

Acute diseaseEndovascular vs open repair of acute abdominal aortic aneu-

rysms—A systematic review and meta-analysis (Sadat et al).2008;48:227-36 (Review)

AdenoviridaeElastic fibers reconstructed using adenovirus-mediated expres-

sion of tropoelastin and tested in the elastase model ofabdominal aortic aneurysm in rats (Xiong et al). 2008;48:965-73

AgedRegarding “Radiocephalic and brachicephalic arteriovenous

fistula outcomes in the elderly” (Lazarides et al) (Letter);(Weale) (Reply). 2008;48:251-2

Airway obstructionTraumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta as a

complication of the Heimlich maneuver (Desai et al). 2008;48:1325-7 (Case rep.)

AlloysFracture of self-expanding nitinol stents stressed in vitro under

simulated intravascular conditions (Nikanorov et al). 2008;48:435-40

AmputationIncidence of ipsilateral postoperative deep venous thrombosis

in the amputated lower extremity of patients with periph-eral obstructive arterial disease (Matielo et al). 2008;48:1514-9

Risk stratification in critical limb ischemia: derivation and vali-dation of a model to predict amputation-free survival usingmulticenter surgical outcomes data (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:1464-71

Substitution of smokeless tobacco for cigarettes in Buerger’sdisease does not prevent limb loss (Lawrence et al). 2008;48:210-12 (Case rep.)

Through-knee amputation in patients with peripheral arterialdisease: a review of 50 cases (Morse et al). 2008;48:638-643

Anesthesia, localCarotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia may be the

treatment of choice for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis(Paraskevas) (Letter). 2008;48:256-7

AneurysmA hybrid approach using a composite endovascular and open

graft procedure for a symptomatic common femoral aneu-rysm extending well above the inguinal ligament (Bakoy-iannis et al). 2008;48:461-4 (Case rep.)

Aneurysmal dilatation of the great saphenous vein stump afterendovenous laser ablation (Edison et al). 2008;48:1037-9(Case rep.)

Endovenous stent-assisted coil embolization for a symptomaticfemoral vein aneurysm (Ross et al). 2008;48:1032-6 (Caserep.)

Fatal pulmonary embolus associated with asymptomatic popli-teal venous aneurysm (Cox et al). 2008;48:1040

Hypoplasia and fibromuscular dysplasia of infrarenal abdomi-nal aorta with downstream aneurysm: case report and re-view of the literature (Odero et al). 2008;48:1589-92(Case rep.)

Impact of endograft design and product line on the device costof endovascular aneurysm repair (Freezor et al). 2008;47:499-503. Correction. 2008;48:509

Metalloproteinase expression in venous aneurysms (Irwin etal). 2008;48:1278-85

Outcomes of surgical management for popliteal artery aneu-rysms: an analysis of 583 cases (Johnson III et al). 2008;48:845-51

Renal artery saccular aneurysm (Park et al). 2008;48:226Repair of complex renal artery aneurysms by laparoscopic ne-

phrectomy with ex vivo repair and autotransplantation(Gallagher et al). 2008;48:1408-13

Superficial femoral artery autograft reconstruction in the treat-ment of popliteal artery aneurysm: long-term outcome(Paraskevas et al). 2008;48:311-6

Surgical treatment of visceral artery aneurysms: a 25-year expe-rience (Pulli et al). 2008;48:334-42

Thrombosed iliac venous aneurysm: a rare form of presentationof a congenital anomaly of the inferior vena cava (Ysa et al).2008;48:218-22 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, dissectingA computational fluid dynamic study of stent graft remodeling

after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic dissections(Cheng et al). 2008;48:303-10

A staged replacement of the entire aorta from the ascendingarch to the hypogastric arteries using a hybrid approach(Jimenez and Moore). 2008;48:1593-6 (Case rep.)

Chronic type B dissecting aortoiliac aneurysm repair compli-cated by congenital pelvic kidney (Coney et al). 2008;48:727-9 (Case rep.)

Coil-assisted false lumen thrombosis in complicated chronictype B dissection (Hager et al). 2008;48:465-8 (Case rep.)

Traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta as acomplication of the Heimlich maneuver (Desai et al). 2008;48:1325-7 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, falseMassive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a ruptured

superior mesenteric artery aneurysm duodenum fistula(Zhao). 2008;48:735-7 (Case rep.)

Percutaneous treatment of a large superior mesenteric arterypseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula: a case report(Yeo et al). 2008;48:730-4 (Case rep.)

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Use of a percutaneous septal occlusion device to exclude ajuxta-renal pseudoaneurysm of the abdominal aorta (Hoviset al). 2008;48:1328-31 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, infectedAortoiliac aneurysms infected by Campylobacter fetus (Cochen-

nec et al). 2008;48:815-20Tuberculous aneurysms of the abdominal aorta (Canaud et al).

2008;48:1012-6 (Case rep.)Aneurysm repair; see Blood vessel prosthesis implantation; Vascu-

lar surgical proceduresAneurysm, ruptured

Contemporary results of open repair of ruptured abdominalaortoiliac aneurysms: effect of surgeon volume on mortality(Cho et al). 2008;48:10-18

Failure properties of intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aor-tic aneurysm under static and pulsating mechanical loads(Gasser et al). 2008;48:179-88

Increased 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in abdominal aorticaneurysms in positron emission/computed tomography isassociated with inflammation, aortic wall instability, andacute symptoms (Reeps et al); (Dardik) (Commentary).2008;48:417-24

Mortality of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm treated withopen or endovascular repair (Verhoeven et al). 2008;48:1396-400

Regarding “Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aorticaneurysms” (Takagi et al) (Letter); (Mastracci et al) (Re-ply). 2008;48:253-5

Regarding “Endovascular vs open repair of acute abdominalaortic aneurysms–A systematic review and meta-analysis”(Paraskevas) (Letter); (Sadat and Hayes) (Reply). 2008;48:255-6

Successful treatment tailored to each splanchnic arterial lesiondue to segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM): report of a case(Hashimoto et al). 2008;48:1338-41 (Case rep.)

Angiogenic proteinsResveratrol attenuates ischemic brain damage in the delayed

phase after stroke and induces messenger RNA and proteinexpress for angiogenic factors (Dong et al). 2008;48:709-14

AngiographyCatheter-less angiography for endovascular aortic aneurysm

repair: a new application of carbon dioxide as a contrastagent (Criado et al). 2008;48:527-34

Indocyanine green angiography: a new method to quantifycollateral flow in mice (Wuestenfeld et al). 2008;48:1315-21

Reappraisal of velocity criteria for carotid bulb/internalcarotid artery stenosis utilizing high-resolution B-modeultrasound validated with computed tomography an-giography (Shaalan et al); (Rockman) (Commentary).2008;48:104-13

AngioplastyAngioplasty with stent-graft versus bare stent for recurrent

cephalic arch stenosis in autogenous arteriovenous accessfor hemodialysis: a prospective randomized clinical trial(Shemesh et al). 2008;48:1524-31

Carotid artery stenting: Identification of risk factors for pooroutcomes (Jackson et al). 2008;48:74-9

Endovascular management of atherosclerotic renovascular dis-ease: early results following primary intervention (Corriereet al). 2008;48:580-8

Endovascular repair of stent-graft collapse by stent-protected

angioplasty using a femoral-brachial guidewire (Kotelis etal). 2008;48:1609-12 (Case rep.)

Prospective randomized trial of ACUSEAL (Gore-Tex) vs Fi-nesse (Hemashield) patching during carotid endarterec-tomy: long-term outcome (AbuRahma et al). 2008;48:99-103

Regarding “Internal endoconduit: an innovative technique toaddress unfavorable iliac artery anatomy encountered dur-ing thoracic endovascular aortic repair” (Ysa et al) (Letter);(Peterson and Matsumura) (Reply). 2008;48:253

Selective stenting in subintimal angioplasty: analysis of primarystent outcomes (Schmieder et al). 2008;48:1175-81

Successful lower extremity angioplasty improves brachial arteryflow-mediated dilation in patients with peripheral arterialdisease (Husmann et al). 2008;48:1211-6

Angioplasty, balloonInfrainguinal cutting balloon angioplasty in de novo arterial

lesions (Canaud et al). 2008;48:1182-8Infrapopliteal angioplasty for critical limb ischemia: relation of

TransAtlantic InterSociety Consensus class to outcome in176 limbs (Giles et al). 2008;48:128-36

The long-term outcomes of percutaneous therapy for renalartery fibromuscular dysplasia (Davies et al). 2008;48:865-71

Pre-procedural neutrophil count predicts outcome in patientswith advanced peripheral vascular disease undergoing per-cutaneous transluminal angioplasty (Toor et al). 2008;48:1504-8

Subintimal angioplasty: our experience in the treatment of 506infrainguinal arterial occlusions (Scott et al). 2008;48:878-84

Transfemoral endovascular treatment of proximal commoncarotid artery lesions: a single-center experience on 153lesions (Paukovits et al). 2008;48:80-7

AnkleThe association between elevated ankle systolic pressures and

peripheral occlusive arterial disease in diabetic and nondia-betic subjects (Aboyans et al). 2008;48:1197-203

Validation of a method for determination of the ankle-brachialindex in the seated position (Gornik et al). 2008;48:1204-10

AntibodiesHeparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascular

surgery but are not a frequent cause of graft thrombosis orthrombocytopenia (Alexy et al). 2008;48:377-81

Antilipemic agentsRegarding “Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdom-

inal aortic aneurysms” (Takagi et al) (Letter); (Schlosser)(Reply). 2008;48:1637

Antiphospholipid syndromeSuperficial femoral artery thrombosis as a cause for distal em-

bolism in primary antiphospholipid syndrome (Lauvao etal). 2008;48:472-7 (Case rep.)

AortaEarly and midterm results after endovascular stent graft repair

of penetrating aortic ulcers (Geisbusch et al). 2008;48:1361-8

Regarding “Delayed presentation of aortic injury by pediclescrews: report of two cases and review of the literature”(Samdani) (Letter); (Kakkos and Shepard) (Reply). 2008;48:1067-8

A staged replacement of the entire aorta from the ascending

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arch to the hypogastric arteries using a hybrid approach(Jimenez and Moore). 2008;48:1593-6 (Case rep.)

Staging the neoaortoiliac system: feasibility and short-termoutcomes (Ali et al). 2008;48:1125-31

Aorta, abdominalAbdominal aortic coarctation: surgical treatment of 53 patients

with a thoracoabdominal bypass, patch aortoplasty, or in-terposition aortoaortic graft (Stanley et al). 2008;48:1073-82

Combined replacement of infrarenal aorta and inferior venacava after en bloc resection of retroperitoneal extraosseousosteosarcoma (Schneider et al). 2008;48:478-9

The epidemiology of abdominal aortic diameter (Allison et al).2008;48:121-7

Hypoplasia and fibromuscular dysplasia of infrarenal abdomi-nal aorta with downstream aneurysm: case report and re-view of the literature (Odero et al). 2008;48:1589-92(Case rep.)

Measurement and analysis of ultimate mechanical properties,stress-strain curve fit, and elastic modulus formula of hu-man abdominal aortic aneurysm and nonaneurysmal ab-dominal aorta (Xiong et al). 2008;48:189-95

Severe structural damage of the seemingly non-diseased infra-renal aortic aneurysm neck (Diehm et al). 2008;48:425-34

Tuberculous aneurysms of the abdominal aorta (Canaud et al).2008;48:1012-6 (Case rep.)


Aorta, thoracicAn unusual presentation of pedunculated thrombus in the

distal arch of the aorta after splenectomy for B-cell lym-phoma (Rafiq et al). 2008;48:1603-4

Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic disruptionswith “stacked” abdominal endograft extension cuffs(Rosenthal et al). 2008;48:841-4

Endovascular treatment of arch and proximal thoracic aorticlesions (Wang et al). 2008;48:64-8

Immediate endovascular repair for acute traumatic injuries ofthe thoracic aorta: a multicenter analysis of 28 cases (Alsacet al). 2008;48:1369-74

Left subclavian artery coverage during thoracic endovascularaortic repair: a single-center experience (Woo et al). 2008;48:555-60

Management of endoleaks associated with endovascular treat-ment of descending thoracic aortic diseases (Preventza etal). 2008;48:69-73

Meta-analysis of endovascular vs open repair for traumaticdescending thoracic aortic rupture (Xenos et al). 2008;48:1343-51 (Review)

Partial right atrial inflow occlusion for controlled systemichypotension during thoracic endovascular aortic repair(Lee et al). 2008;48:494-8 (Tech. Note)

Physiologic coarctation of the aorta resulting from proximalprotrusion of thoracic aortic stent grafts into the arch (Goet al). 2008;48:1007-11 (Case rep.)

Spontaneous reexpansion of a collapsed thoracic endoprosthe-sis: case report (Ponton et al). 2008;48:1585-8 (Case rep.)

Successful ventricular transapical thoracic endovascular graftdeployment in a pig model (Grenon et al). 2008;48:1301-5

Supra-aortic hybrid endovascular procedures for complex tho-racic aortic disease: single center early to midterm results(Chan et al). 2008;48:571-9

Thoracic aortic lesions treated with the Zenith TX1 and TX2thoracic devices: intermediate- and long-term outcomes(Morales et al). 2008;48:54-63

Aortic aneurysmAortoiliac aneurysms infected by Campylobacter fetus (Cochen-

nec et al). 2008;48:815-20Basic fibroblast growth factor slow release stent graft for endo-

vascular aortic aneurysm repair: a canine model experiment(Kajimoto et al). 2008;48:1306-14

Perimalleolar and pedal thromboembolectomy and bypasses totreat distal embolization during aortoiliac aneurysm repairs(Gargiulo et al). 2008;48:43-6

Regarding “Endovascular repair of para-anastomotic aorticaneurysms” (Scurr et al) (Letter); (Sachdev and Marin)(Reply). 2008;48:258-9

Surgical treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms in renal transplantpatients (Lacombe). 2008;48:291-5

Transluminal hypogastric artery occlusion with an Amplatzervascular plug during endovascular aortic aneurysm repair(Vandy et al). 2008;48:1121-4

Aortic aneurysm, abdominalBiomechanical properties of abdominal aortic aneurysms as-

sessed by simultaneously measured pressure and volumechanges in humans (van’t Veer et al). 2008;48:1401-7

Bleeding into the intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aorticaneurysms is associated with rupture (Roy et al). 2008;48:1108-13

Cardiovascular risk profile and outcome of patients with ab-dominal aortic aneurysm in out-patients with atherothrom-bosis: data from the Reduction of Atherothrombosis forContinued Health (REACH) Registry (Baumgartner et al).2008;48:808-14

Catheter-less angiography for endovascular aortic aneurysmrepair: a new application of carbon dioxide as a contrastagent (Criado et al). 2008;48:527-34

Colonic ischemia complicating open vs endovascular abdomi-nal aortic aneurysm repair (Perry et al). 2008;48:272-7


Cost-effectiveness analysis of elective endovascular repair com-pared with open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneu-rysms for patients at a high surgical risk: a 1-year patient-level analysis conducted in Ontario, Canada (Tarride et al).2008;48:779-87

Do very fit patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysmbenefit from early intervention? (Brown et al). 2008;48:1375-81

Elastic fibers reconstructed using adenovirus-mediated expres-sion of tropoelastin and tested in the elastase model ofabdominal aortic aneurysm in rats (Xiong et al). 2008;48:965-73

Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms withthe Powerlink endograft system: influence of placement onthe bifurcation and use of a proximal extension on early andlate outcomes (Coppi et al). 2008;48:795-801

Endovascular vs open repair of acute abdominal aortic aneu-rysms—A systematic review and meta-analysis (Sadat et al).2008;48:227-36 (Review)


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Functional outcome after thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair(Crawford et al). 2008;48:828-35


Incidence and significance of nonaneurysmal-related com-puted tomography scan findings in patients undergoingendovascular aortic aneurysm repair (Indes et al). 2008;48:286-90


Informed consent for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: thepatient’s perspective (Berman et al). 2008;48:296-302,296.e1-e8

Lifeline registry of endovascular aneurysm repair: open repairsurgical controls in clinical trials (Zwolak et al). 2008;48:511-18

Magnetic resonance angiography of collateral blood supply tospinal cord in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneu-rysm patients (Backes et al). 2008;48:261-71


More patients are treated for nonruptured abdominal aorticaneurysms, but the proportion of women remains un-changed (Larsson et al). 2008;48:802-7


National outcomes for the treatment of ruptured abdominalaortic aneurysm: comparison of open versus endovascularrepairs (Egorova et al). 2008;48:1092-110

National trends in the repair of ruptured abdominal aorticaneurysms (Mureebe et al). 2008;48:1101-7

Open thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairafter previous abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery(Schlosser et al). 2008;48:761-8 (Review)

Outcomes following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysmrepair (EVAR): an anatomic and device-specific analysis(Abbruzzese et al). 2008;48:19-28

Outcomes of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repaircompared with open surgical repair in high-risk patients:results from the Swedish Vascular Registry (Wahlgren andMalmstedt). 2008;48:1382-8

The Powerlink system for endovascular abdominal aortic aneu-rysm repair: six-year results (Wang and Carpenter). 2008;48:535-45

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of doxycycline afterendoluminal aneurysm repair (Hackmann et al); (Dalman)(Commentary). 2008;48:519-26

Redefining postoperative surveillance after endovascular aneu-rysm repair: recommendations based on 5-year follow-up inthe US Zenith multicenter trial (Sternbergh III et al);(Rockman) (Commentary). 2008;48:278-85

Regarding “Aortic neck dilatation after endovascular abdomi-nal aortic aneurysm repair: a word of caution” (Dalainas)(Letter); (Diehm et al) (Reply). 2008;48:505-6

Regarding “Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic

aneurysms” (Takagi et al) (Letter); (Mastracci et al) (Re-ply). 2008;48:253-5


Regarding “Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdom-inal aortic aneurysms” (Paraskevas) (Letter); (Schlosser etal) (Reply). 2008;48:1067

Regarding “Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdom-inal aortic aneurysms” (Takagi et al) (Letter); (Schlosser)(Reply). 2008;48:1636

Regarding “Informed consent for AAA repair: assessing varia-tions in surgeon opinion through a national survey” (Led-erle) (Letter); (Berman et al) (Reply). 2008;48:255

Regionalization of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: evidenceof a shift to high-volume centers in the endovascular era(Hill et al). 2008;48:29-36, 29.e1-e9

Reimbursement of long-term postplacement costs after endo-vascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (Kim et al).2008;48:1390-5

Severe structural damage of the seemingly non-diseased infra-renal aortic aneurysm neck (Diehm et al). 2008;48:425-34

Spinal cord complications after thoracic aortic surgery: long-term survival and functional status varies with deficit sever-ity (Conrad et al). 2008;48:47-53

Staged endourologic and endovascular repair of an infrarenalinflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm presenting withforniceal rupture (Edmonds et al). 2008;48:1332-4 (Caserep.)

Successful endovascular treatment of aneurysm sac hygromaafter open abdominal aortic aneurysm replacement: a reportof two cases (Salameh and Hoballah). 2008;48:457-60(Case rep.)

A technique for increased accuracy in the placement of the“giant” Palmaz stent for treatment of type IA endoleakafter endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair (Kim et al).2008;48:755-7 (Tech. Note)

Total laparoscopic juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair(Coggia et al). 2008;48:37-42


Usefulness of the Hardman index in predicting outcome afterendovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneu-rysms (Karkos et al). 2008;48:788-94

Vertebral erosion due to chronic contained rupture of anabdominal aortic aneurysm (Caynak et al). 2008;48:1342

Visceral aortic patch aneurysm after thoracoabdominal aorticrepair: conventional vs hybrid treatment (Tshomba et al).2008;48:1083-91

Zenith abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular graft (Green-berg et al). 2008;48:1-9, 1.e1-e11

Aortic aneurysm, thoracicA computational fluid dynamic study of stent graft remodeling




Open thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair after


previous abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery (Schlosser et al).2008;48:761-8 (Review)

Pivotal results of the Medtronic Vascular Talent Thoracic StentGraft System: the VALOR trial (Fairman et al). 2008;48:546-54

Population-based outcomes of open descending thoracic aorticaneurysm repair (Schermerhorn et al). 2008;48:821-7

Predictors of morbidity and mortality with endovascular andopen thoracic aneurysm repair (Dillavou and Makaroun).2008;48:1114-20

Simultaneous sizing and preoperative risk stratification for tho-racic endovascular aneurysm repair: role of gated computedtomography (Schlosser et al). 2008;48:561-70



Strategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascularthoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40

Thoracic aortic lesions treated with the Zenith TX1 and TX2thoracic devices: intermediate- and long-term outcomes(Morales et al). 2008;48:54-63. Correction. 2008;48:1070


Aortic coarctationAbdominal aortic coarctation: surgical treatment of 53 patients



Aortic diseasesEndovascular treatment of arch and proximal thoracic aortic

lesions (Wang et al). 2008;48:64-8Late complication from a retrievable inferior vena cava filter

with associated caval, aortic, and duodenal perforation: acase report (Veroux et al). 2008;48:223-5 (Case rep.)

Management of endoleaks associated with endovascular treat-ment of descending thoracic aortic diseases (Preventza etal). 2008;48:69-73

The management of severe aorto-iliac occlusive disease: endo-vascular therapy rivals open reconstruction (Kashyap et al).2008;48:1451-7

A new anatomic variant of the aorta: a case report (Hager et al).2008;48:213-15 (Case rep.)



Aortic ruptureBleeding into the intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aortic

aneurysms is associated with rupture (Roy et al). 2008;48:1108-13

Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic disruptions

with “stacked” abdominal endograft extension cuffs(Rosenthal et al). 2008;48:841-4








Vertebral erosion due to chronic contained rupture of anabdominal aortic aneurysm (Caynak et al). 2008;48:1342

Apolipoproteins EApolipoprotein E–/– mice have delayed skeletal muscle healing

after hind limb ischemia–reperfusion (Kang et al). 2008;48:701-8

ArginaseArginase blockade lessens endothelial dysfunction after throm-

bosis (Lewis et al). 2008;48:441-6Arterial occlusive diseases

Arginase blockade lessens endothelial dysfunction after throm-bosis (Lewis et al). 2008;48:441-6

Assessment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle infunctional compression of the popliteal artery (Pillai et al).2008;48:1189-96

The association between elevated ankle systolic pressures andperipheral occlusive arterial disease in diabetic and nondia-betic subjects (Aboyans et al). 2008;48:1197-203

Celiac artery thrombosis in a young patient with multipleplatelet receptor polymorphisms and local compressionsyndrome (Rudolph et al). 2008;48:1335-7 (Case rep.)

Cellular and molecular mechanism regulating blood flow re-covery in acute versus gradual femoral artery occlusion aredistinct in the mouse (Yang et al). 2008;48:1546-58

Cilostazol reduces restenosis after endovascular therapy in pa-tients with femoropopliteal lesions (Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9; Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9). Correction. 2008;48:1648

Combined thenar and hypothenar hammer syndromes: casereport and review of the literature (McCready et al). 2008;48:741-4 (Case rep.)

Common femoral artery occlusive disease: contemporary re-sults following surgical endarterectomy (Kang et al). 2008;48:872-7

Heavily calcified chronic total occlusion of common iliac arterysuccessfully treated with Tornus microcatheter and rota-tional atherectomy (Hara et al). 2008;48:758-60 (Tech.Note)

Infrainguinal cutting balloon angioplasty in de novo arteriallesions (Canaud et al). 2008;48:1182-8



Long-term results of combined common femoral endarterec-tomy and iliac stenting/stent grafting for occlusive disease(Chang et al). 2008;48:362-7

The management of severe aortoiliac occlusive disease: endo-vascular therapy rivals open reconstruction (Kashyap et al).2008;48:1451-7

Outcomes of endovascular interventions for TASC II B and Cfemoropopliteal lesions (Baril et al). 2008;48:627-33

Percutaneous intervention for infrainguinal occlusive disease inwomen: equivalent outcomes despite increased severity ofdisease compared with men (DeRubertis et al). 2008;48:150-8

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) restores blood flow in anexperimental model of peripheral artery occlusive disease(Bitto et al). 2008;48:1292-1300

Posterior wall capture and resultant common femoral occlusioncomplicating StarClose access closure (Stone et al). 2008;48:469-471 (Case rep.)

Regarding “Stenting for femoropopliteal lesions” (Schillingerand Minar) (Letter); (Mwipatayi) (Reply). 2008;48:252-3

Regarding “Symptomatic acute occlusion of the internal ca-rotid artery: reappraisal of urgent vascular reconstructionbased on current stroke imaging” (Lev) (Letter); (Weis-Muller and Sandmann) (Reply). 2008;48:1068-9


Subintimal angioplasty: our experience in the treatment of 506infrainguinal arterial occlusions (Scott et al). 2008;48:878-84


Treatment for peripheral arterial obstructive disease: an ap-praisal of the economic outcome of complications (Flu etal). 2008;48:368-76, 368.e1-e11

ArteriesArterial trauma during central venous catheter insertion: case

series, review and proposed algorithm (Guilbert et al);(Myers) (Commentary). 2008;48:918-25

Paraplegia with lumbar artery compression by the diaphrag-matic crus (Batt et al). 2008;48:1017-21 (Case rep.)

ArteriolesIntegrity of veno-arteriolar reflex determines level of microvas-

cular flow enhancement by intermittent pneumatic com-pression (Husmann et al). 2008;48:1509-13

Arteriovenous fistulaThe brachial artery-brachial vein fistula: expanding the possi-

bilities for autogenous fistulae (Greenberg et al). 2008;48:1245-50

Correlation of intraoperative blood flow measurement withautogenous arteriovenous fistula outcome (Lin et al). 2008;48:167-72

Endovascular management of a large post-traumatic iliac arte-riovenous fistula: utilization of a septal occlusion device(Anderson et al). 2008;48:1597-9 (Case rep.)


Regarding “Radiocephalic and brachicephalic arteriovenous

fistula outcomes in the elderly” (Lazarides et al) (Letter);(Weale) (Reply). 2008;48:251-2

Arteriovenous malformationRegarding “Multidisciplinary approach in the management of a

giant arteriovenous malformation in the right axillary re-gion” (Lee and Laredo) (Letter); (Mendonca) (Reply).2008;48:775-6

Arteriovenous shunt, surgicalAn endogenously deposited fibrin scaffold determines con-

struct size in the surgically created arteriovenous loopchamber model of tissue engineering (Lokmic et al). 2008;48:974-85

Angioplasty with stent-graft versus bare stent for recurrentcephalic arch stenosis in autogenous arteriovenous accessfor hemodialysis: a prospective randomized clinical trial(Shemesh et al). 2008;48:1524-31

Arteriovenous hemodialysis access: the Society for VascularSurgery practice guidelines (Sidawy). 2008;48:S1

Cerebral oximetry does not correlate with electroencephalog-raphy and somatosensory evoked potentials in determiningthe need for shunting during carotid endarterectomy(Friedell et al). 2008;48:601-6

Complications of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: recogni-tion and management (Padberg et al). 2008;48:S55-80

Methodology for clinical practice guidelines for the manage-ment of arteriovenous access (Murad et al). 2008;48:S26-30

Prosthetic axillary-axillary arteriovenous straight access (neck-lace graft) for difficult hemodialysis patients: a prospectivesingle-center experience (Morsy et al). 2008;48:1251-4

Regarding “Side-to-side arteriovenous fistula at the elbow withperforating vein ligation” (Jennings et al) (Letter); (Wil-liams) (Reply). 2008;48:1647

The role of the prosthetic axilloaxillary loop access as a tertiaryarteriovenous access procedure (Kendall, Jr et al). 2008;48:389-93

The Society for Vascular Surgery: clinical practice guidelines forthe surgical placement and maintenance of arteriovenoushemodialysis access (Sidawy et al). 2008;48:S2-25

Surveillance of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: a systematicreview and meta-analysis (Casey et al). 2008;48:S48-54

AtherectomyHeavily calcified chronic total occlusion of common iliac artery

successfully treated with Tornus microcatheter and rota-tional atherectomy (Hara et al). 2008;48:758-60 (Tech.Note)

Midterm outcome predictors for lower extremity atherectomyprocedures (Sarac et al); (Back) (Commentary). 2008;48:885-90

AtherosclerosisCardiovascular risk profile and outcome of patients with ab-

dominal aortic aneurysm in out-patients with atherothrom-bosis: data from the Reduction of Atherothrombosis forContinued Health (REACH) Registry (Baumgartner et al).2008;48:808-14


The epidemiology of abdominal aortic diameter (Allison et al).2008;48:121-7

Histopathological comparison between endofibrosis of thehigh-performance cyclist and atherosclerosis in the externaliliac artery (Vink et al). 2008;48:1458-63


Management of atherosclerotic carotid artery disease: clinicalpractice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery(Hobson et al). 2008;48:480-6

Regarding “In-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting isasymptomatic because of low embolic potential” (Galleriniet al) (Letter); (Lal) (Reply). 2008;48:257-8

Suboptimal use of statin therapy in elderly patients with ath-erosclerosis: a population-based study (Al-Omran et al).2008;48:607-12

Autoregulation; see HomeostasisAwareness

Increasing awareness about venous disease: the American Ve-nous Forum expands the National Venous Screening Pro-gram (McLafferty et al). 2008;48:394-9

AxillaProsthetic axillary-axillary arteriovenous straight access (neck-

lace graft) for difficult hemodialysis patients: a prospectivesingle-center experience (Morsy et al). 2008;48:1251-4

Regarding “Multidisciplinary approach in the management of agiant arteriovenous malformation in the right axillary re-gion” (Lee and Laredo) (Letter); (Mendonca) (Reply).2008;48:775-6

Axillary arterySubscapular artery Y-shaped flow-through muscle flap: a novel

one-stage limb salvage procedure (Malikov et al). 2008;48:159-66

Axillary veinThe role of the prosthetic axilloaxillary loop access as a tertiary

arteriovenous access procedure (Kendall, Jr et al). 2008;48:389-93

B

Balloon angioplasty; see Angioplasty, balloonBalloon catheter; see Balloon dilatationBalloon dilatation


Balloon occlusionPartial right atrial inflow occlusion for controlled systemic

hypotension during thoracic endovascular aortic repair(Lee et al). 2008;48:494-8 (Tech. Note)

Basilar arteryTranscranial Doppler ultrasonography of the basilar artery in

patients with retrograde vertebral artery flow (Harper et al).2008;48:859-64

B-cell lymphoma; see Lymphoma, B-cellBiomechanics

Biomechanical properties of abdominal aortic aneurysms as-sessed by simultaneously measured pressure and volumechanges in humans (van’t Veer et al). 2008;48:1401-7


Bleeding; see HemorrhageBlood flow velocity

Cellular and molecular mechanism regulating blood flow re-covery in acute versus gradual femoral artery occlusion aredistinct in the mouse (Yang et al). 2008;48:1546-58

Blood gas monitoring, transcutaneousReference value of transcutaneous oxygen measurement in

diabetic patients compared with nondiabetic patients (deMeijer et al). 2008;48:382-8

Blood pressureThe association between elevated ankle systolic pressures and

peripheral occlusive arterial disease in diabetic and nondia-betic subjects (Aboyans et al). 2008;48:1197-203

Biomechanical properties of abdominal aortic aneurysms as-sessed by simultaneously measured pressure and volumechanges in humans (van’t Veer et al). 2008;48:1401-7

Dynamic cerebral autoregulation in carotid stenosis before andafter carotid stenting (Tang et al). 2008;48:88-92

Blood pressure determinationValidation of a method for determination of the ankle-brachial

index in the seated position (Gornik et al). 2008;48:1204-10

Blood vessel prosthesisAutogenous versus prosthetic vascular access for hemodialysis:

a systematic review and meta-analysis (Murad et al). 2008;48:S34-47

Brachial artery ligation with total graft excision is a safe andeffective approach to prosthetic arteriovenous graft infec-tions (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:655-8

A computational fluid dynamic study of stent graft remodelingafter endovascular repair of thoracic aortic dissections(Cheng et al). 2008;48:303-10

Experience with covered stents for the management of hemo-dialysis polytetrafluoroethylene graft seromas (Gargiulo etal). 2008;48:216-17 (Case rep.)


The Powerlink system for endovascular abdominal aortic aneu-rysm repair: six-year results (Wang and Carpenter). 2008;48:535-45



Zenith abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular graft (Green-berg et al). 2008;48:1-9, 1.e1-e11

Blood vessel prosthesis implantationAbdominal aortic coarctation: surgical treatment of 53 patients


Early and midterm results after endovascular stent graft repairof penetrating aortic ulcers (Geisbusch et al). 2008;48:1361-8

Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic disruptionswith “stacked” abdominal endograft extension cuffs(Rosenthal et al). 2008;48:841-4


First report of a late type III endoleak from fabric tears of aZenith stent graft (Wanhainen et al). 2008;48:723-6 (Caserep.)

A hybrid approach using a composite endovascular and opengraft procedure for a symptomatic common femoral aneu-


rysm extending well above the inguinal ligament (Bakoy-iannis et al). 2008;48:461-4 (Case rep.)


Incidence and significance of nonaneurysmal-related com-puted tomography scan findings in patients undergoingendovascular aortic aneurysm repair (Indes et al). 2008;48:286-90

Informed consent for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: thepatient’s perspective (Berman et al). 2008;48:296-302,296.e1-e8

A modified technique for iliac artery branched endograftingusing a “tromboned” sheath (Tielliu et al); (Buth) (Com-mentary). 2008;48:1605-8


Partial right atrial inflow occlusion for controlled systemichypotension during thoracic endovascular aortic repair(Lee et al). 2008;48:494-8 (Tech. Note)






Successful devascularization of carotid body tumors by coveredstent placement in the external carotid artery (Scanlon etal). 2008;48:1322-4 (Case rep.)




Thoracic aortic lesions treated with the Zenith TX1 and TX2thoracic devices: intermediate- and long-term outcomes(Morales et al). 2008;48:54-63. Correction. 2008;48:1070




Blue toe syndromeSuperficial femoral artery thrombosis as a cause for distal em-

bolism in primary antiphospholipid syndrome (Lauvao etal). 2008;48:472-7 (Case rep.)

Bone screwsRegarding “Delayed presentation of aortic injury by pedicle

screws: report of two cases and review of the literature”(Samdani) (Letter); (Kakkos and Shepard) (Reply). 2008;48:1067-8

Brachial arteryThe brachial artery-brachial vein fistula: expanding the possi-



Endovascular repair of stent-graft collapse by stent-protectedangioplasty using a femoral-brachial guidewire (Kotelis etal). 2008;48:1609-12 (Case rep.)


“The efficacy and safety of closure of brachial access using theAngioSeal closure device: experience with 161 interven-tions in diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia” (Lu-pattelli et al). 2008;47:782-8. Correction. 2008;48:778

Validation of a method for determination of the ankle-brachialindex in the seated position (Gornik et al). 2008;48:1204-10

Brachiocephalic veinsThe brachial artery-brachial vein fistula: expanding the possi-


Brain infarctionAn experimental model of lacunar infarction: embolization of

microthrombi (Rapp et al). 2008;48:196-200Brain ischemia

Carotid endarterectomy within 2 weeks of minor ischemicstroke: a prospective study (Ballotta et al). 2008;48:595-600

Resveratrol attenuates ischemic brain damage in the delayedphase after stroke and induces messenger RNA and proteinexpress for angiogenic factors (Dong et al). 2008;48:709-14

B-type natriuretic peptide; see Natriuretic peptide, brainBuerger’s disease; see Thromboangiitis obliterans

C

Campylobacter fetusAortoiliac aneurysms infected by Campylobacter fetus (Cochen-

nec et al). 2008;48:815-20Campylobacter infections

Aortoiliac aneurysms infected by Campylobacter fetus (Cochen-nec et al). 2008;48:815-20

Carbon dioxideCatheter-less angiography for endovascular aortic aneurysm


Cardiovascular diseasesThe epidemiology of abdominal aortic diameter (Allison et al).

2008;48:121-7Regarding “Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdom-

inal aortic aneurysms” (Takagi et al) (Letter); (Schlosser)(Reply). 2008;48:1636


Carotid arteriesCarotid artery entrapment by the hyoid bone (Kolbel et al).

2008;48:1022-4 (Case rep.)Carotid artery stenting has increased rates of post-procedure

stroke, death, and resource utilization than does carotidendarterectomy in the United States, 2005 (McPhee et al).2008;48:1442-50


Regarding “A randomized trial of carotid artery stenting withand without cerebral protection” (Kastrup et al) (Letter);(Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:505; (Setacci and de Do-nato) (Letter); (Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:504-5

Regarding “A randomized trial of carotid stenting with andwithout cerebral protection” (LoGerfo) (Letter). 2008;48:775


Carotid artery, common“Transfemoral endovascular treatment of proximal common

artery lesions: A single-center experience on 153 lesions”(Paukovits et al). 2008;48:80-87. Correction. 2008;48:778

Carotid artery diseasesCurrent imaging modalities to visualize vulnerability within the

atherosclerotic carotid plaque (Wallis de Vries et al). 2008;48:1620-9


Carotid artery, externalSuccessful devascularization of carotid body tumors by covered

stent placement in the external carotid artery (Scanlon etal). 2008;48:1322-4 (Case rep.)

Carotid artery injuriesAdenovirus-mediated intra-arterial delivery of cellular repres-

sor of E1A-stimulated genes inhibits neointima formationin rabbits after balloon injury (Han et al). 2008;48:201-9

Carotid artery, internalCarotid endarterectomy with adjunctive cephalad carotid stent-

ing: complementary, not competitive, techniques (Tameo etal). 2008;48:351-4


Carotid body tumorSuccessful devascularization of carotid body tumors by covered

stent placement in the external carotid artery (Scanlon etal). 2008;48:1322-4 (Case rep.)

Carotid endarterectomy; see Endarterectomy, carotidCarotid stenosis

Alert for increased long-term follow-up after carotid arterystenting: results of a prospective, randomized, single-centertrial of carotid artery stenting vs carotid endarterectomy(Steinbauer et al). 2008;48:93-8

Carotid artery stenting: a promising therapeutic option forcarotid artery stenosis or a bubble about to burst? (Paraske-vas) (Letter); (Steinbauer et al) (Reply). 2008;48:1641

Carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia may be the

treatment of choice for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis(Paraskevas) (Letter). 2008;48:256-7

Carotid endarterectomy with adjunctive cephalad carotidstenting: complementary, not competitive, techniques(Tameo et al). 2008;48:351-4

Current imaging modalities to visualize vulnerability within theatherosclerotic carotid plaque (Wallis de Vries et al). 2008;48:1620-9


Endarterectomy vs stenting for carotid artery stenosis: a sys-tematic review and meta-analysis (Murad et al). 2008;48:487-93 (Review)

Endovascular treatment for carotid artery stenosis after neckirradiation (Favre et al). 2008;48:852-8

Leptin receptor is elevated in carotid plaques from neurologi-cally symptomatic patients and positively correlated withaugmented macrophage density (Schneiderman et al).2008;48:1146-55

Long-term results of carotid artery stenting (de Donato et al).2008;48:1431-41

Optimal carotid duplex velocity criteria for defining the severityof carotid in-stent restenosis (AbuRahma et al). 2008;48:589-94

Reappraisal of velocity criteria for carotid bulb/internal carotidartery stenosis utilizing high-resolution B-mode ultrasoundvalidated with computed tomography angiography(Shaalan et al); (Rockman) (Commentary). 2008;48:104-13



Case reportsCase reports. 2008;48:210-25, 457-77, 723-53, 1007-39,

1322-41, 1585-602Catheter ablation

Endovenous ablation with laser for great saphenous vein insuf-ficiency and tributary varices: a retrospective evaluation (Luet al). 2008;48:675-9

CatheterizationEasy technique for retro-antegrade superficial femoral artery

catheterization (Ysa et al). 2008;48:1041-3 (Tech. Note)Catheterization, central venous

Arterial trauma during central venous catheter insertion: caseseries, review and proposed algorithm (Guilbert et al);(Myers) (Commentary). 2008;48:918-25

Celiac arteryCeliac artery thrombosis in a young patient with multiple

platelet receptor polymorphisms and local compressionsyndrome (Rudolph et al). 2008;48:1335-7 (Case rep.)

Isolated spontaneous dissection of the splanchnic arteries(Takayama et al). 2008;48:329-33

Cellular repressor of E1A-stimulated genes; see Repressor pro-teins

Central venous catheterization; see Catheterization, central ve-nous

Cerebrospinal fluidStrategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascular

thoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-


spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40

Cerebrovascular accidentAlert for increased long-term follow-up after carotid artery

stenting: results of a prospective, randomized, single-centertrial of carotid artery stenting vs carotid endarterectomy(Steinbauer et al). 2008;48:93-8



Factors associated with stroke or death after carotid endarter-ectomy in Northern New England (Goodney et al). 2008;48:1139-45

Resveratrol attenuates ischemic brain damage in the delayedphase after stroke and induces messenger RNA and proteinexpress for angiogenic factors (Dong et al). 2008;48:709-14

Cerebrovascular circulationDynamic cerebral autoregulation in carotid stenosis before and

after carotid stenting (Tang et al). 2008;48:88-92Chronic disease


Chronic renal insufficiency; see Renal insufficiency, chronicChylopericardium; see Pericardial effusionCilostazol; see TetrazolesClinical competence

Cognitive training improves clinically relevant outcomes dur-ing simulated endovascular procedures (Van Herzeele etal). 2008;48:1223-30

CognitionCognitive training improves clinically relevant outcomes dur-

ing simulated endovascular procedures (Van Herzeele etal). 2008;48:1223-30

Collateral circulationIndocyanine green angiography: a new method to quantify

collateral flow in mice (Wuestenfeld et al). 2008;48:1315-21


Colonic diseasesColonic ischemia complicating open vs endovascular abdomi-

nal aortic aneurysm repair (Perry et al). 2008;48:272-7Combined modality therapy

Combined endovenous laser therapy and microphlebectomy inthe treatment of varicose veins: efficacy and complicationsof a large single-center experience (Fernandez et al). 2008;48:947-52



Computed tomography; see Tomography, X-ray computedComputer simulation

Cognitive training improves clinically relevant outcomes dur-

ing simulated endovascular procedures (Van Herzeele etal). 2008;48:1223-30

Congenital abnormalitiesA new anatomic variant of the aorta: a case report (Hager et al).

2008;48:213-15 (Case rep.)Thrombosed iliac venous aneurysm: a rare form of presentation

of a congenital anomaly of the inferior vena cava (Ysa et al).2008;48:218-22 (Case rep.)

ConstrictionRegarding “Easy alternatives to difficult clamping of distal

vessels of the leg” (Spinelli and Stilo) (Letter); (Ysa) (Re-ply). 2008;48:1642

Constriction, pathologicAngioplasty with stent-graft versus bare stent for recurrent


Contrast mediaCatheter-less angiography for endovascular aortic aneurysm


Coronary artery bypassTrends and outcomes of concurrent carotid revascularization

and coronary bypass (Timaran et al). 2008;48:355-61,355.e1-e8

CorrectionsCilostazol reduces restenosis after endovascular therapy in pa-

tients with femoropopliteal lesions (Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9). Correction. 2008;48:1648

Impact of endograft design and product line on the device costof endovascular aneurysm repair (Freezor et al). 2008;47:499-503). 2008;48:509

“The efficacy and safety of closure of brachial access using theAngioSeal closure device: experience with 161 interven-tions in diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia” (Lu-pattelli et al) (2008;47:782-8). 2008;48:778

Thoracic aortic lesions treated with the Zenith TX1 and TX2thoracic devices: intermediate- and long-term outcomes(Morales et al). 2008;48:54-63). 2008;48:1070

“Transfemoral endovascular treatment of proximal commonartery lesions: A single-center experience on 153 lesions”(Paukovits et al) (2008;48:80-87). 2008;48:778

Cost-benefit analysisCost-effectiveness analysis of elective endovascular repair com-

pared with open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneu-rysms for patients at a high surgical risk: a 1-year patient-level analysis conducted in Ontario, Canada (Tarride et al).2008;48:779-87


Costs and cost analysisImpact of endograft design and product line on the device cost

of endovascular aneurysm repair (Freezor et al). 2008;47:499-503. Correction. 2008;48:509

Reimbursement of long-term postplacement costs after endo-vascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (Kim et al).2008;48:1390-5

CoumarinsEffect of the anticoagulant therapy in the incidence of post-

thrombotic syndrome and recurrent thromboembolism:comparative study of enoxaparin versus coumarin (Gonza-lez-Fajardo et al). 2008;48:953-9


CryoPlasty therapy; see CryotherapyCryotherapy

CryoPlasty therapy of the superficial femoral and poplitealarteries: a reappraisal after 44 months’ experience (Samsonet al). 2008;48:634-7

CytokinesThe relationship between cytokine concentrations and wound

healing in chronic venous ulceration (Gohel et al). 2008;48:1272-7

D

DeathCarotid artery stenting has increased rates of post-procedure



Decision makingInformed consent for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: the

patient’s perspective (Berman et al). 2008;48:296-302,296.e1-e8

Deep vein thrombosis; see Venous thrombosisDelivery of health care

Cost per day of patency: understanding the impact of patencyand reintervention in a sustainable model of healthcare(Stoner et al). 2008;48:1489-96

Regionalization of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: evidenceof a shift to high-volume centers in the endovascular era(Hill et al). 2008;48:29-36, 29.e1-e9

Device removalBrachial artery ligation with total graft excision is a safe and

effective approach to prosthetic arteriovenous graft infec-tions (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:655-8

DextransThe antithrombotic effect of dextran-40 in man is due to

enhanced fibrinolysis in vivo (Jones et al). 2008;48:715-22Diabetes complications


Diabetes mellitusReference value of transcutaneous oxygen measurement in

diabetic patients compared with nondiabetic patients (deMeijer et al). 2008;48:382-8

Regarding “Impact of diabetes mellitus on outcomes of super-ficial femoral artery endoluminal interventions” (Meer-waldt et al) (Letter); (Bakken and Davies) (Reply). 2008;48:774-5

Diabetes mellitus, type 2Deep vein thrombosis resolution is impaired in diet-induced

type 2 diabetic mice (Bouzeghrane et al). 2008;48:1575-84

Diabetic foot“The efficacy and safety of closure of brachial access using the

AngioSeal closure device: experience with 161 interven-tions in diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia” (Lu-pattelli et al). 2008;47:782-8. Correction. 2008;48:778

Diagnostic imagingCurrent imaging modalities to visualize vulnerability within the

atherosclerotic carotid plaque (Wallis de Vries et al). 2008;48:1620-9


DiaphragmParaplegia with lumbar artery compression by the diaphrag-

matic crus (Batt et al). 2008;48:1017-21 (Case rep.)Dietary supplements

Impaired graft healing due to hypercholesterolemia is pre-vented by dietary supplementation with �-tocopherol(Miyazaki et al). 2008;48:986-93

Dilatation, pathologicAneurysmal dilatation of the great saphenous vein stump after

endovenous laser ablation (Eidson et al). 2008;48:1037-9(Case rep.)

DoxycyclineA randomized, placebo-controlled trial of doxycycline after

endoluminal aneurysm repair (Hackmann et al); (Dalman)(Commentary). 2008;48:519-26

DrainageStrategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascular

thoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40

Duodenal diseasesMassive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a ruptured


Duplex ultrasound; see Ultrasonography, Doppler, duplex

E

Education, medicalSurgical education: Eschewing the doing (Jones and McCul-

lough). 2008;48:1060-1Elasticity


Elastic tissueElastic fibers reconstructed using adenovirus-mediated expres-


ElbowRegarding “Side-to-side arteriovenous fistula at the elbow with

perforating vein ligation” (Jennings et al) (Letter); (Wil-liams) (Reply). 2008;48:1646

ElectroencephalographyCerebral oximetry does not correlate with electroencephalog-

raphy and somatosensory evoked potentials in determiningthe need for shunting during carotid endarterectomy(Friedell et al). 2008;48:601-6

EmbolectomyPerimalleolar and pedal thromboembolectomy and bypasses to

treat distal embolization during aortoiliac aneurysm repairs(Gargiulo et al). 2008;48:43-6

EmbolismPerimalleolar and pedal thromboembolectomy and bypasses to


Regarding “In-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting is


asymptomatic because of low embolic potential” (Galleriniet al) (Letter); (Lal) (Reply). 2008;48:257-8

Embolization, therapeuticCoil-assisted false lumen thrombosis in complicated chronic

type B dissection (Hager et al). 2008;48:465-8 (Case rep.)Endovenous stent-assisted coil embolization for a symptomatic

femoral vein aneurysm (Ross et al). 2008;48:1032-6 (Caserep.)

Incidence of soft tissue injury and neuropathy after embolo/sclerotherapy for congenital vascular malformation (Lee etal). 2008;48:1286-91

Regarding “Incidence and clinical significance of peripheralembolization during percutaneous interventions involvingthe superficial femoral artery” (Katsanos) (Letter); (Morris-sey) (Reply). 2008;48:506-8

Embolo; see Embolization, therapeuticEndarterectomy

Circulating endothelial progenitor cells decrease in patientsafter endarterectomy (Stein et al). 2008;48:1217-22



Outcomes after endarterectomy for chronic mesenteric isch-emia (Mell et al). 2008;48:1132-8

Endarterectomy, carotidAlert for increased long-term follow-up after carotid artery

stenting: results of a prospective, randomized, single-centertrial of carotid artery stenting vs carotid endarterectomy(Steinbauer et al). 2008;48:93-8


Carotid artery stenting has increased rates of post-procedurestroke, death, and resource utilization than does carotidendarterectomy in the United States, 2005 (McPhee et al).2008;48:1442-50

Carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia may be thetreatment of choice for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis(Paraskevas) (Letter). 2008;48:256-7




Effect of chronic renal insufficiency on outcomes of carotidendarterectomy (Sidawy et al). 2008;48:1423-30


Endovascular treatment for carotid artery stenosis after neckirradiation (Favre et al). 2008;48:852-8


Prospective randomized trial of ACUSEAL (Gore-Tex) vs Fi-

nesse (Hemashield) patching during carotid endarterec-tomy: long-term outcome (AbuRahma et al). 2008;48:99-103

Statistical modeling of the volume-outcome effect for carotidendarterectomy for 10 years of a statewide database (Naz-arian et al); (Kresowik) (Commentary). 2008;48:343-50

Trends and outcomes of concurrent carotid revascularizationand coronary bypass (Timaran et al). 2008;48:355-61,355.e1-e8

Endothelial cellsCirculating endothelial progenitor cells decrease in patients

after endarterectomy (Stein et al). 2008;48:1217-22Endothelial growth factors

Adventitial delivery of platelet-derived endothelial cell growthfactor gene prevented intimal hyperplasia of vein graft(Handa et al). 2008;48:1566-74

Endothelium, vascularArginase blockade lessens endothelial dysfunction after throm-

bosis (Lewis et al). 2008;48:441-6Endovascular surgical procedures


Strategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascularthoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40

EnoxaparinEffect of the anticoagulant therapy in the incidence of post-


Equipment failurePosterior wall capture and resultant common femoral occlusion

complicating StarClose access closure (Stone et al). 2008;48:469-471 (Case rep.)

ErgotismErgotism (Brancaccio et al). 2008;48:754

Ethics, professionalResolution of retribution (Jones and McCullough). 2008;48:

244-5Evoked potentials, somatosensory


ExerciseAssociation between daily ambulatory activity patterns and

exercise performance in patients with intermittent claudica-tion (Gardner et al). 2008;48:1238-44

Calf muscle hemoglobin oxygen saturation characteristics andexercise performance in patients with intermittent claudica-tion (Gardner et al). 2008;48:644-9

Exercise therapyCost-effectiveness of endovascular revascularization compared

to supervised hospital-based exercise training in patientswith intermittent claudication: a randomized controlledtrial (Spronk et al). 2008;48:1472-80

External carotid artery; see Carotid artery, externalExtracorporeal circulation

Hypertensive extracorporeal limb perfusion (HELP): a new


technique for managing critical lower limb ischemia (Laneet al); (Powell) (Commentary). 2008;48:1156-65

F

Femoral arteryCellular and molecular mechanism regulating blood flow re-

covery in acute versus gradual femoral artery occlusion aredistinct in the mouse (Yang et al). 2008;48:1546-58




Easy technique for retro-antegrade superficial femoral arterycatheterization (Ysa et al). 2008;48:1041-3 (Tech. Note)


Fracture of self-expanding nitinol stents stressed in vitro undersimulated intravascular conditions (Nikanorov et al). 2008;48:435-40

A hybrid approach using a composite endovascular and opengraft procedure for a symptomatic common femoral aneu-rysm extending well above the inguinal ligament (Bakoy-iannis et al). 2008;48:461-4 (Case rep.)

Impact of runoff on superficial femoral artery endoluminalinterventions for rest pain and tissue loss (Davies et al).2008;48:619-26



Posterior wall capture and resultant common femoral occlusioncomplicating StarClose access closure (Stone et al). 2008;48:469-471 (Case rep.)

Regarding “Cilostazol reduces restenosis after endovasculartherapy in patients with femoropopliteal lesions” (Dindyalet al) (Letter); (Iida) (Reply). 2008;48:1357



Stenting vs above knee polytetrafluoroethylene bypass forTransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus-II C and D superfi-cial femoral artery disease (Dosluoglu et al). 2008;48:1166-74


Superficial femoral artery thrombosis as a cause for distal em-bolism in primary antiphospholipid syndrome (Lauvao etal). 2008;48:472-7 (Case rep.)

Femoral veinAn anatomical study of femoral vein valves near the saphe-

nofemoral junction (Muhlberger et al). 2008;48:994-9Endovenous stent-assisted coil embolization for a symptomatic

femoral vein aneurysm (Ross et al). 2008;48:1032-6 (Caserep.)


The quantitative benefit of isolated, segmental, pharmacome-chanical thrombolysis for iliofemoral venous thrombosis(Martinez Trabal et al). 2008;48:1532-7

FibrinAltered fibrin clot structure and function in the healthy first

degree relatives of subjects with intermittent claudication(Bhasin et al). 2008;48:1497-503

An endogenously deposited fibrin scaffold determines con-struct size in the surgically created arteriovenous loopchamber model of tissue engineering (Lokmic et al). 2008;48:974-85

FibrinolysisThe antithrombotic effect of dextran-40 in man is due to

enhanced fibrinolysis in vivo (Jones et al). 2008;48:715-22Fibroblast growth factors

Basic fibroblast growth factor slow release stent graft for endo-vascular aortic aneurysm repair: a canine model experiment(Kajimoto et al). 2008;48:1306-14

Fibromuscular dysplasiaHypoplasia and fibromuscular dysplasia of infrarenal abdomi-

nal aorta with downstream aneurysm: case report and re-view of the literature (Odero et al). 2008;48:1589-92(Case rep.)


FibrosisHistopathological comparison between endofibrosis of the

high-performance cyclist and atherosclerosis in the externaliliac artery (Vink et al). 2008;48:1458-63

Fluorodeoxyglucose F18Increased 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in abdominal aortic

aneurysms in positron emission/computed tomography isassociated with inflammation, aortic wall instability, andacute symptoms (Reeps et al); (Dardik) (Commentary).2008;48:417-24

Fogarty catheter; see Balloon dilatationFollow-up studies


Foot diseasesPerimalleolar and pedal thromboembolectomy and bypasses to


G

GangrenePeroneal artery-only runoff following endovascular revascular-

izations is effective for limb salvage in patients with tissueloss (Dosluoglu et al). 2008;48:137-43

Regarding “Peroneal artery-only runoff following endovascu-lar revascularizations is effective for limb salvage in patients


with tissue loss” (Dardik) (Letter); (Dosluoglu et al) (Re-ply). 2008;48:1644

Gastrocnemius muscle; see Muscle, skeletalGastroepiploic artery

Successful treatment tailored to each splanchnic arterial lesiondue to segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM): report of a case(Hashimoto et al). 2008;48:1338-41 (Case rep.)

Gastrointestinal hemorrhageMassive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a ruptured


Giant cell arteritisGiant cell arteritis: heterogeneity in clinical presentation and

imaging results (Janssen et al). 2008;48:1025-31 (Caserep.)

Graft occlusion, vascularEfficacy of duplex ultrasound surveillance after infrainguinal

vein bypass may be enhanced by identification of character-istics predictive of graft stenosis development (Tinder et al).2008;48:613-18

H

Hand injuriesCombined thenar and hypothenar hammer syndromes: case

report and review of the literature (McCready et al). 2008;48:741-4 (Case rep.)

Hardman index; see Severity of illness indexHeart ventricles


HemodialysisAngioplasty with stent graft versus bare stent for recurrent



Autogenous versus prosthetic vascular access for hemodialysis:a systematic review and meta-analysis (Murad et al). 2008;48:S34-47

Complications of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: recogni-tion and management (Padberg et al). 2008;48:S55-80

The effect of implementation of an optimized care protocol onthe outcome of arteriovenous hemodialysis access surgery(Flu et al). 2008;48:659-68



HemodynamicsA computational fluid dynamic study of stent graft remodeling


Evaluation of renal artery stenosis with hemodynamic parame-ters of Doppler sonography (Li et al). 2008;48:323-8

Experimental study of hemodynamics in procedures to treataccess-related ischemia (Zanow et al). 2008;48:1559-65

HemoglobinsCalf muscle hemoglobin oxygen saturation characteristics and


HemorrhageBleeding into the intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aortic

aneurysms is associated with rupture (Roy et al). 2008;48:1108-13

HeparinHeparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascular


HindlimbApolipoprotein E–/– mice have delayed skeletal muscle healing


HomeostasisDynamic cerebral autoregulation in carotid stenosis before and

after carotid stenting (Tang et al). 2008;48:88-92Hospital costs

Cost per day of patency: understanding the impact of patencyand reintervention in a sustainable model of healthcare(Stoner et al). 2008;48:1489-96


HospitalizationNational trends in the repair of ruptured abdominal aortic

aneurysms (Mureebe et al). 2008;48:1101-7Hospital mortality


Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitorsRegarding “Statins are independently associated with reduced

mortality in patients undergoing infrainguinal bypass graftsurgery for critical limb ischemia” (Mascitelli et al) (Letter);(Schanzer) (Reply). 2008;48:1639

Statin use in the elderly: results from a peripheral vascularsurvey in the Netherlands (Hoeks et al); (Froehlich) (Com-mentary). 2008;48:891-6

Suboptimal use of statin therapy in elderly patients with ath-erosclerosis: a population-based study (Al-Omran et al).2008;48:607-12

Hygroma; see Lymphangioma, cysticHyoid bone

Carotid artery entrapment by the hyoid bone (Kolbel et al).2008;48:1022-4 (Case rep.)

HypercholesterolemiaImpaired graft healing due to hypercholesterolemia is pre-

vented by dietary supplementation with �-tocopherol(Miyazaki et al). 2008;48:986-93

HyperemiaHyperemic maximal venous outflow unmasks symptomatic

lower extremity venous obstruction (Paolini et al). 2008;48:749-53 (Case rep.)

HyperplasiaAdenovirus-mediated intra-arterial delivery of cellular repres-


Adventitial delivery of platelet-derived endothelial cell growthfactor gene prevented intimal hyperplasia of vein graft(Handa et al). 2008;48:1566-74



Hypotension, controlledPartial right atrial inflow occlusion for controlled systemic

hypotension during thoracic endovascular aortic repair(Lee et al). 2008;48:494-8 (Tech. Note)

I

Iliac aneurysmAortoiliac aneurysms infected by Campylobacter fetus (Cochen-

nec et al). 2008;48:815-20Chronic type B dissecting aortoiliac aneurysm repair compli-

cated by congenital pelvic kidney (Coney et al). 2008;48:727-9 (Case rep.)




Iliac arteryEndovascular management of a large post-traumatic iliac arte-

riovenous fistula: utilization of a septal occlusion device(Anderson et al). 2008;48:1597-9 (Case rep.)

Histopathological comparison between endofibrosis of thehigh-performance cyclist and atherosclerosis in the externaliliac artery (Vink et al). 2008;48:1458-63


A modified technique for iliac artery branched endograftingusing a “tromboned” sheath (Tielliu et al); (Buth) (Com-mentary). 2008;48:1605-8



Iliac veinEarly Palma procedure after iliac vein injury in abdominal


Endovascular management of a large post-traumatic iliac arte-riovenous fistula: utilization of a septal occlusion device(Anderson et al). 2008;48:1597-9 (Case rep.)



Incidental findingsIncidence and significance of nonaneurysmal-related com-

puted tomography scan findings in patients undergoingendovascular aortic aneurysm repair (Indes et al). 2008;48:286-90

Indocyanine greenIndocyanine green angiography: a new method to quantify

collateral flow in mice (Wuestenfeld et al). 2008;48:1315-21

Informed consentInformed consent for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: the

patient’s perspective (Berman et al). 2008;48:296-302,296.e1-e8


Infrarenal aorta; see Aorta, abdominalInguinal canal

A hybrid approach using a composite endovascular and opengraft procedure for a symptomatic common femoral aneu-rysm extending well above the inguinal ligament (Bakoy-iannis et al). 2008;48:461-4 (Case rep.)

In MemoriamMichael E. DeBakey, MD, 1908-2008; Editor-in-Chief, 1984-

1988 (Cronenwett and Seeger). 2008;48:1071-2Insurance coverage

Insurance status predicts access to care and outcomes of vascu-lar disease (Giacovelli et al). 2008;48:905-11

Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist proteinInterleukin-1 receptor antagonist attenuates the severity of

spinal cord ischemic injury in rabbits (Akuzawa et al).2008;48:694-700

Intermittent claudicationAltered fibrin clot structure and function in the healthy first

degree relatives of subjects with intermittent claudication(Bhasin et al). 2008;48:1497-503

Association between daily ambulatory activity patterns andexercise performance in patients with intermittent claudica-tion (Gardner et al). 2008;48:1238-44


Cost-effectiveness of endovascular revascularization comparedto supervised hospital-based exercise training in patientswith intermittent claudication: a randomized controlledtrial (Spronk et al). 2008;48:1472-80

Intermittent pneumatic compression devicesIntegrity of veno-arteriolar reflex determines level of microvas-


On the mechanism of action of pneumatic compression de-vices: combined magnetic resonance imaging and duplexultrasound investigation (Lurie et al). 2008;48:1000-6

Internship and residencySurgical education: Eschewing the doing (Jones and McCul-

lough). 2008;48:1060-1Intestinal fistula

Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a rupturedsuperior mesenteric artery aneurysm duodenum fistula(Zhao). 2008;48:735-7 (Case rep.)

Saphenous vein graft aneurysm with graft-enteric fistula afterrenal artery bypass (Levy et al). 2008;48:738-40 (Case rep.)

Intestinal perforationLate complication from a retrievable inferior vena cava filter


Intracranial thrombosisAn experimental model of lacunar infarction: embolization of

microthrombi (Rapp et al). 2008;48:196-200Intraoperative complications

Arterial trauma during central venous catheter insertion: case


series, review and proposed algorithm (Guilbert et al);(Myers) (Commentary). 2008;48:918-25

Vascular injury during anterior exposure of the spine (Hamdanet al). 2008;48:650-4

Intraoperative periodCorrelation of intraoperative blood flow measurement with

autogenous arteriovenous fistula outcome (Lin et al). 2008;48:167-72

IschemiaColonic ischemia complicating open vs endovascular abdomi-

nal aortic aneurysm repair (Perry et al). 2008;48:272-7Experimental study of hemodynamics in procedures to treat

access-related ischemia (Zanow et al). 2008;48:1559-65Hypertensive extracorporeal limb perfusion (HELP): a new

technique for managing critical lower limb ischemia (Laneet al); (Powell) (Commentary). 2008;48:1156-65


Infrapopliteal angioplasty for critical limb ischemia: relation ofTransAtlantic InterSociety Consensus class to outcome in176 limbs (Giles et al). 2008;48:128-36


Regarding “Statins are independently associated with reducedmortality in patients undergoing infrainguinal bypass graftsurgery for critical limb ischemia” (Mascitelli et al) (Letter);(Schanzer) (Reply). 2008;48:1639

Risk stratification in critical limb ischemia: derivation and vali-dation of a model to predict amputation-free survival usingmulticenter surgical outcomes data (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:1464-71

“The efficacy and safety of closure of brachial access using theAngioSeal closure device: experience with 161 interven-tions in diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia” (Lu-pattelli et al). 2008;47:782-8. Correction. 2008;48:778

Ischemic attack, transientCarotid artery entrapment by the hyoid bone (Kolbel et al).

2008;48:1022-4 (Case rep.)Occam’s razor: intervene early to prevent more strokes! (Nay-

lor). 2008;48:1053

K

KidneyEfficacy of protected renal artery primary stenting in the soli-

tary functioning kidney (Klonaris et al). 2008;48:1414-22Kidney diseases


Staged endourologic and endovascular repair of an infrarenalinflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm presenting withforniceal rupture (Edmonds et al). 2008;48:1332-4 (Caserep.)

Kidney transplantationRepair of complex renal artery aneurysms by laparoscopic ne-



KneeThrough-knee amputation in patients with peripheral arterial

disease: a review of 50 cases (Morse et al). 2008;48:638-643

L

Lacunar infarction; see Brain infarctionLaparoscopy

Repair of complex renal artery aneurysms by laparoscopic ne-phrectomy with ex vivo repair and autotransplantation(Gallagher et al). 2008;48:1408-13


Laser ablation; see Laser therapyLaser surgery

Duplex ultrasound changes in the great saphenous vein afterendosaphenous laser occlusion with 808-nm wavelength(Corcos et al). 2008;48:1262-71

Laser therapyAneurysmal dilatation of the great saphenous vein stump after



Endovenous laser ablation: does standard above-knee greatsaphenous vein ablation provide optimum results in pa-tients with both above- and below-knee reflux? A random-ized controlled trial (Theivacumar et al). 2008;48:173-8

Endovenous laser ablation improves venous outcomes irrespec-tive of the presence of deep venous insufficiency (Knipp etal). 2008;48:1538-45

Endovenous laser and echo-guided foam ablation in greatsaphenous vein reflux: one-year follow-up results (Gonza-lez-Zeh et al). 2008;48:940-6

LegDuplex scan for deep vein thrombosis—defining who needs an

examination of the contralateral asymptomatic leg (Pennellet al). 2008;48:413-6


Regarding “Easy alternatives to difficult clamping of distalvessels of the leg” (Spinelli and Stilo) (Letter); (Ysa) (Re-ply). 2008;48:1642

Substitution of smokeless tobacco for cigarettes in Buerger’sdisease does not prevent limb loss (Lawrence et al). 2008;48:210-12 (Case rep.)

Leg ulcerImpact of protein deficiency on venous ulcer healing (Leg-

endre et al). 2008;48:688-93Peroneal artery-only runoff following endovascular revascular-


Regarding “Peroneal artery-only runoff following endovascu-lar revascularizations is effective for limb salvage in patientswith tissue loss” (Dardik) (Letter); (Dosluoglu et al) (Re-ply). 2008;48:1644

The relationship between cytokine concentrations and woundhealing in chronic venous ulceration (Gohel et al). 2008;48:1272-7

Length of stayRegarding “Endovascular vs open repair of acute abdominal

aortic aneurysms–A systematic review and meta-analysis”


(Paraskevas) (Letter); (Sadat and Hayes) (Reply). 2008;48:255-6

Leptin receptors; see Receptors, leptinLetters to the Editor


Carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia may be thetreatment of choice for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis(Paraskevas) (Letter). 2008;48:256-7


Regarding “A randomized trial of carotid artery stenting withand without cerebral protection” (Kastrup et al) (Letter);(Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:505; Setacci and de Donato)(Letter); (Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:504-5


Regarding “Bedside vena cava filter placement with intravascu-lar ultrasound: a simple, accurate, single venous accessmethod” (Passman) (Letter); (Jacobs) (Reply). 2008;48:257


Regarding “Easy alternatives to difficult clamping of distalvessels of the leg” (Spinelli and Stilo) (Letter); (Ysa) (Re-ply). 2008;48:1642










Regarding “Multidisciplinary approach in the management of agiant arteriovenous malformation in the right axillary re-

gion” (Lee and Laredo) (Letter); (Mendonca) (Reply).2008;48:775-6


Regarding “Pharmacologic risk factor management in periph-eral arterial disease: A vade mecum for vascular surgeons”(Paraskevas) (Letter); (Rehring et al) (Reply). 2008;48:776-7

Regarding “Radiocephalic and brachicephalic arteriovenousfistula outcomes in the elderly” (Lazarides et al) (Letter);(Weale) (Reply). 2008;48:251-2

Regarding “Side-to-side arteriovenous fistula at the elbow withperforating vein ligation” (Jennings et al) (Letter); (Wil-liams) (Reply). 2008;48:1647



LigamentsVenous stenting across the inguinal ligament (Neglen et al).

2008;48:1255-61Ligation


Midterm outcome after the distal revascularization and intervalligation (DRIL) procedure (Huber et al). 2008;48:926-33

Limb salvagePercutaneous intervention for infrainguinal occlusive disease in

women: equivalent outcomes despite increased severity ofdisease compared with men (DeRubertis et al). 2008;48:150-8

Peroneal artery-only runoff following endovascular revascular-izations is effective for limb salvage in patients with tissueloss (Dosluoglu et al). 2008;48:137-43


Subscapular artery Y-shaped flow-through muscle flap: a novelone-stage limb salvage procedure (Malikov et al). 2008;48:159-66

Lower extremityHyperemic maximal venous outflow unmasks symptomatic

lower extremity venous obstruction (Paolini et al). 2008;48:749-53 (Case rep.)

Hypertensive extracorporeal limb perfusion (HELP): a newtechnique for managing critical lower limb ischemia (Laneet al); (Powell) (Commentary). 2008;48:1156-65

Incidence of ipsilateral postoperative deep venous thrombosisin the amputated lower extremity of patients with periph-eral obstructive arterial disease (Matielo et al). 2008;48:1514-9

Lower extremity arterial inflow is adversely affected in patientswith venous disease (Paolini et al). 2008;48:960-4

Midterm outcome predictors for lower extremity atherectomyprocedures (Sarac et al); (Back) (Commentary). 2008;48:885-90

Successful lower extremity angioplasty improves brachial artery


flow-mediated dilation in patients with peripheral arterialdisease (Husmann et al). 2008;48:1211-6

Lumbar vertebraeParaplegia with lumbar artery compression by the diaphrag-

matic crus (Batt et al). 2008;48:1017-21 (Case rep.)Vertebral erosion due to chronic contained rupture of an

abdominal aortic aneurysm (Caynak et al). 2008;48:1342Lymphangioma, cystic

Successful endovascular treatment of aneurysm sac hygromaafter open abdominal aortic aneurysm replacement: a reportof two cases (Salameh and Hoballah). 2008;48:457-60(Case rep.)

LymphoceleUse of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy in treating

lymphatic complications after vascular procedures: new ap-proach for lymphoceles (Hamed et al). 2008;48:1520-3

Lymphoma, B-cellAn unusual presentation of pedunculated thrombus in the


M

MacrophagesLeptin receptor is elevated in carotid plaques from neurologi-

cally symptomatic patients and positively correlated withaugmented macrophage density (Schneiderman et al).2008;48:1146-55

Magnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiography of collateral blood supply to

spinal cord in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneu-rysm patients (Backes et al). 2008;48:261-71

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)On the mechanism of action of pneumatic compression de-

vices: combined magnetic resonance imaging and duplexultrasound investigation (Lurie et al). 2008;48:1000-6

Mass screeningIncreasing awareness about venous disease: the American Ve-

nous Forum expands the National Venous Screening Pro-gram (McLafferty et al). 2008;48:394-9

Matrix metalloproteinasesProlonged increases in vein wall tension increase matrix metal-

loproteinases and decrease constriction in rat vena cava:potential implications in varicose veins (Raffetto et al).2008;48:447-56

MentorsWithout prejudice (Calligaro). 2008;48:237-43 (Presidential

Address)Mesenteric arteries


Mesenteric artery, superiorMassive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a ruptured



Mesenteric vascular occlusionOutcomes after endarterectomy for chronic mesenteric isch-

emia (Mell et al). 2008;48:1132-8Mesentery


Metabolic syndrome XIntra-abdominal fat and metabolic syndrome are associated

with larger infrarenal aortic diameters in patients with clin-ically evident arterial disease (Gorter et al). 2008;48:114-20

MetalloproteinaseMetalloproteinase expression in venous aneurysms (Irwin et

al). 2008;48:1278-85Microcirculation

Integrity of veno-arteriolar reflex determines level of microvas-cular flow enhancement by intermittent pneumatic com-pression (Husmann et al). 2008;48:1509-13

Minor ischemic stroke; see Brain ischemia; Cerebrovascular acci-dent

Models, statisticalStatistical modeling of the volume-outcome effect for carotid

endarterectomy for 10 years of a statewide database (Naz-arian et al); (Kresowik) (Commentary). 2008;48:343-50

MortalityMortality of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm treated with

open or endovascular repair (Verhoeven et al). 2008;48:1396-400

Operative mortality for renal artery bypass in the United States:results from the National Inpatient Sample (Modrall et al).2008;48:317-22, 317.e1-e7


Multiple traumaEndovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic disruptions


Muscle, skeletalApolipoprotein E–/– mice have delayed skeletal muscle healing


Assessment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle infunctional compression of the popliteal artery (Pillai et al).2008;48:1189-96


Muscle, smooth, vascularAdenovirus-mediated intra-arterial delivery of cellular repres-


Myocardial infarctionN-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide is an independent

predictor of postoperative myocardial injury in patientsundergoing major vascular surgery (Rajagopalan et al);(Mackey) (Commentary). 2008;48:912-7

Myocytes, smooth muscleAdventitial delivery of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth

factor gene prevented intimal hyperplasia of vein graft(Handa et al). 2008;48:1566-74

N

Natriuretic peptide, brainN-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide is an independent

predictor of postoperative myocardial injury in patientsundergoing major vascular surgery (Rajagopalan et al);(Mackey) (Commentary). 2008;48:912-7


NeckEndovascular treatment for carotid artery stenosis after neck

irradiation (Favre et al). 2008;48:852-8Negative-pressure wound therapy

Use of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy in treatinglymphatic complications after vascular procedures: new ap-proach for lymphoceles (Hamed et al). 2008;48:1520-3

NephrectomyRepair of complex renal artery aneurysms by laparoscopic ne-


NeutrophilsPreprocedural neutrophil count predicts outcome in patients

with advanced peripheral vascular disease undergoing per-cutaneous transluminal angioplasty (Toor et al). 2008;48:1504-8

Nitinol; see AlloysNutrition surveys

Nutrition impacts the prevalence of peripheral arterial diseasein the United States (Lane et al). 2008;48:897-904

O

ObesityThe role of the prosthetic axilloaxillary loop access as a tertiary

arteriovenous access procedure (Kendall, Jr et al). 2008;48:389-93

OsteosarcomaCombined replacement of infrarenal aorta and inferior vena

cava after en bloc resection of retroperitoneal extraosseousosteosarcoma (Schneider et al). 2008;48:478-9

Outcome assessment (health care); see also Treatment outcomeOutcomes following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm

repair (EVAR): an anatomic and device-specific analysis(Abbruzzese et al). 2008;48:19-28

A prospective evaluation of the outcome after small saphenousvaricose vein surgery with one-year follow-up (O’Hare etal); (Kistner) (Commentary). 2008;48:669-74


OximetryCerebral oximetry does not correlate with electroencephalog-

raphy and somatosensory evoked potentials in determiningthe need for shunting during carotid endarterectomy(Friedell et al). 2008;48:601-6

OxygenCalf muscle hemoglobin oxygen saturation characteristics and


Reference value of transcutaneous oxygen measurement indiabetic patients compared with nondiabetic patients (deMeijer et al); (Rockman) (Commentary). 2008;48:382-8

P

PainImpact of runoff on superficial femoral artery endoluminal

interventions for rest pain and tissue loss (Davies et al).2008;48:619-26

ParaplegiaParaplegia with lumbar artery compression by the diaphrag-

matic crus (Batt et al). 2008;48:1017-21 (Case rep.)Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; see Angioplasty, balloon

Pericardial effusionReconstruction of occluded thoracic duct for treatment of

chylopericardium: a novel surgical therapy (Melduni et al).2008;48:1600-2 (Case rep.)

Perioperative careThe effect of implementation of an optimized care protocol on

the outcome of arteriovenous hemodialysis access surgery(Flu et al). 2008;48:659-68

Peripheral arterial diseases; see Peripheral vascular diseasesPeripheral vascular diseases


Corridor-based functional performance measures correlatebetter with physical activity during daily life than treadmillmeasures in persons with peripheral arterial disease (Mc-Dermott et al). 2008;48:1231-7

Impact of protein deficiency on venous ulcer healing (Leg-endre et al). 2008;48:688-93



Nutrition impacts the prevalence of peripheral arterial diseasein the United States (Lane et al). 2008;48:897-904

A percutaneous arterial closure protocol can decrease compli-cations after endovascular interventions in vascular surgerypatients (Goodney et al). 2008;48:1481-8

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) restores blood flow in anexperimental model of peripheral artery occlusive disease(Bitto et al). 2008;48:1292-300

Preprocedural neutrophil count predicts outcome in patientswith advanced peripheral vascular disease undergoing per-cutaneous transluminal angioplasty (Toor et al). 2008;48:1504-8



Through-knee amputation in patients with peripheral arterialdisease: a review of 50 cases (Morse et al). 2008;48:638-643

PermeabilityRegarding “Internal endoconduit: an innovative technique to

address unfavorable iliac artery anatomy encountered dur-ing thoracic endovascular aortic repair” (Ysa et al) (Letter);(Peterson and Matsumura) (Reply). 2008;48:253

Peroneal artery; see Tibial arteriesPhlebotomy


Physical activityCorridor-based functional performance measures correlate

better with physical activity during daily life than treadmillmeasures in persons with peripheral arterial disease (Mc-Dermott et al). 2008;48:1231-7


Platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor; see Thymidinephosphorylase

Platelet-derived growth factorAdventitial delivery of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth


Platelet factor 4Heparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascular


PolydeoxyribonucleotidesPolydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) restores blood flow in an

experimental model of peripheral artery occlusive disease(Bitto et al). 2008;48:1292-300

Polyethylene terephthalatesProspective randomized trial of ACUSEAL (Gore-Tex) vs Fi-

nesse (Hemashield) patching during carotid endarterec-tomy: long-term outcome (AbuRahma et al). 2008;48:99-103

Polymorphism, geneticCeliac artery thrombosis in a young patient with multiple

platelet receptor polymorphisms and local compressionsyndrome (Rudolph et al). 2008;48:1335-7 (Case rep.)

PolytetrafluoroethyleneExperience with covered stents for the management of hemo-

dialysis polytetrafluoroethylene graft seromas (Gargiulo etal). 2008;48:216-17 (Case rep.)



Popliteal arteryAssessment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in

functional compression of the popliteal artery (Pillai et al).2008;48:1189-96









Popliteal veinFatal pulmonary embolus associated with asymptomatic popli-

teal venous aneurysm (Cox et al). 2008;48:1040Population surveillance

Distribution and prevalence of reflux in the superficial and deepvenous system in the general population – results from theBonn Vein Study, Germany (Maurins et al). 2008;48:680-7


Positron-emission tomographyGiant cell arteritis: heterogeneity in clinical presentation and

imaging results (Janssen et al). 2008;48:1025-31 (Caserep.)


Postoperative careRedefining postoperative surveillance after endovascular aneu-

rysm repair: recommendations based on 5-year follow-up inthe US Zenith multicenter trial (Sternbergh III et al);(Rockman) (Commentary). 2008;48:278-85

Postoperative complicationsCarotid artery stenting: Identification of risk factors for poor

outcomes (Jackson et al). 2008;48:74-9Colonic ischemia complicating open vs endovascular abdomi-

nal aortic aneurysm repair (Perry et al). 2008;48:272-7Complications of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: recogni-

tion and management (Padberg et al). 2008;48:S55-80Management of endoleaks associated with endovascular treat-

ment of descending thoracic aortic diseases (Preventza etal). 2008;48:69-73






Postthrombotic syndromeEffect of the anticoagulant therapy in the incidence of post-


The effect of venous thrombus location and extent on thedevelopment of post-thrombotic signs and symptoms (La-bropoulos et al). 2008;48:407-12


PostureValidation of a method for determination of the ankle-brachial

index in the seated position (Gornik et al). 2008;48:1204-10


Powerlink system; see Blood vessel prosthesisPractice guideline



Methodology for clinical practice guidelines for the manage-ment of arteriovenous access (Murad et al). 2008;48:S26-30


Professional roleContemporary results of open repair of ruptured abdominal

aortoiliac aneurysms: effect of surgeon volume on mortality(Cho et al). 2008;48:10-18

Progenitor cells; see Stem cellsPrognosis

Regarding “Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdom-inal aortic aneurysms” (Paraskevas) (Letter); (Schlosser etal) (Reply). 2008;48:1067

Prostheses and implantsImpaired graft healing due to hypercholesterolemia is pre-


Prosthesis designImpact of endograft design and product line on the device cost

of endovascular aneurysm repair (Freezor et al). 2008;47:499-503. Correction. 2008;48:509

Prosthesis failureFirst report of a late type III endoleak from fabric tears of a

Zenith stent graft (Wanhainen et al). 2008;48:723-6 (Caserep.)

Spontaneous re-expansion of a collapsed thoracic endoprosthe-sis: case report (Ponton et al). 2008;48:1585-8 (Case rep.)


Prosthesis-related infectionsBrachial artery ligation with total graft excision is a safe and

effective approach to prosthetic arteriovenous graft infec-tions (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:655-8

Protein deficiencyImpact of protein deficiency on venous ulcer healing (Leg-

endre et al). 2008;48:688-93Pseudoaneurysm; see Aneurysm, falsePulmonary embolism


Pulsatile flowExperimental study of hemodynamics in procedures to treat

access-related ischemia (Zanow et al). 2008;48:1559-65

R

Radiation injuriesEndovascular treatment for carotid artery stenosis after neck

irradiation (Favre et al). 2008;48:852-8Receptors, leptin

Leptin receptor is elevated in carotid plaques from neurologi-cally symptomatic patients and positively correlated with

augmented macrophage density (Schneiderman et al).2008;48:1146-55

Reconstructive surgical proceduresSuperficial femoral artery autograft reconstruction in the treat-

ment of popliteal artery aneurysm: long-term outcome(Paraskevas et al). 2008;48:311-6

ReflexIntegrity of veno-arteriolar reflex determines level of microvas-


Regional blood flowCorrelation of intraoperative blood flow measurement with

autogenous arteriovenous fistula outcome (Lin et al). 2008;48:167-72

Reimbursement mechanismsReimbursement of long-term postplacement costs after endo-

vascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (Kim et al).2008;48:1390-5

Renal arteryEfficacy of protected renal artery primary stenting in the soli-

tary functioning kidney (Klonaris et al). 2008;48:1414-22Endovascular management of atherosclerotic renovascular dis-

ease: early results following primary intervention (Corriereet al). 2008;48:580-8




Renal artery saccular aneurysm (Park et al). 2008;48:226Repair of complex renal artery aneurysms by laparoscopic ne-



Renal artery obstructionEvaluation of renal artery stenosis with hemodynamic parame-

ters of Doppler sonography (Li et al). 2008;48:323-8The long-term outcomes of percutaneous therapy for renal

artery fibromuscular dysplasia (Davies et al). 2008;48:865-71

Renal artery stenosis; see Renal artery obstructionRenal insufficiency, chronic

Effect of chronic renal insufficiency on outcomes of carotidendarterectomy (Sidawy et al). 2008;48:1423-30

Reperfusion injuryApolipoprotein E–/– mice have delayed skeletal muscle healing


Repressor proteinsAdenovirus-mediated intra-arterial delivery of cellular repres-


Resuscitation ordersHow far goes DNR? (Jones and McCullough). 2008;48:

1630-1Resveratrol; see Stilbenes


Retroperitoneal neoplasmsCombined replacement of infrarenal aorta and inferior vena


RevascularizationMidterm outcome after the distal revascularization and interval

ligation (DRIL) procedure (Huber et al). 2008;48:926-33Risk stratification in critical limb ischemia: derivation and vali-

dation of a model to predict amputation-free survival usingmulticenter surgical outcomes data (Schanzer et al). 2008;48:1464-71

Risk assessmentSimultaneous sizing and preoperative risk stratification for tho-

racic endovascular aneurysm repair: role of gated computedtomography (Schlosser et al). 2008;48:561-70

Risk factorsCarotid artery stenting: Identification of risk factors for poor

outcomes (Jackson et al). 2008;48:74-9The epidemiology of abdominal aortic diameter (Allison et al).

2008;48:121-7Factors associated with stroke or death after carotid endarter-

ectomy in Northern New England (Goodney et al). 2008;48:1139-45


RNA, messengerResveratrol attenuates ischemic brain damage in the delayed


S

Saphenous veinAn anatomical study of femoral vein valves near the saphe-

nofemoral junction (Muhlberger et al). 2008;48:994-9Aneurysmal dilatation of the great saphenous vein stump after


Assessment of techniques to reduce sclerosant foam migrationduring ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphe-nous vein (Hill et al). 2008;48:934-9





The importance of deep venous reflux velocity as a determinantof outcome in patients with combined superficial and deepvenous reflux treated with endovenous saphenous ablation(Marston et al). 2008;48:400-6

The present status of surgery of the superficial venous system inthe management of venous ulcer and the evidence for the

role of perforator interruption (O’Donnell, Jr). 2008;48:1044-52 (Review)



SclerotherapyAssessment of techniques to reduce sclerosant foam migration

during ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphe-nous vein (Hill et al). 2008;48:934-9



SeromaExperience with covered stents for the management of hemo-

dialysis polytetrafluoroethylene graft seromas (Gargiulo etal). 2008;48:216-17 (Case rep.)

Severity of illness indexSpinal cord complications after thoracic aortic surgery: long-

term survival and functional status varies with deficit sever-ity (Conrad et al). 2008;48:47-53


Sex factorsPercutaneous intervention for infrainguinal occlusive disease in


SmokingSubstitution of smokeless tobacco for cigarettes in Buerger’s

disease does not prevent limb loss (Lawrence et al). 2008;48:210-12 (Case rep.)

Society for Clinical Vascular SurgeryWithout prejudice (Calligaro). 2008;48:237-43 (Presidential

Address)Society for Vascular Surgery



SVS—State of the Society, 2008 (Johnston). 2008;48:1613-9Soft tissue injuries


Spinal cordMagnetic resonance angiography of collateral blood supply to

spinal cord in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneu-rysm patients (Backes et al). 2008;48:261-71

Spinal cord ischemiaInterleukin-1 receptor antagonist attenuates the severity of

spinal cord ischemic injury in rabbits (Akuzawa et al).2008;48:694-700


Strategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascular


thoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40

Spinal fusionVascular injury during anterior exposure of the spine (Hamdan

et al). 2008;48:650-4Splanchnic artery; see Celiac artery; Mesenteric arteriesSplenectomy

An unusual presentation of pedunculated thrombus in thedistal arch of the aorta after splenectomy for B-cell lym-phoma (Rafiq et al). 2008;48:1603-4

Splenic arterySuccessful treatment tailored to each splanchnic arterial lesion

due to segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM): report of a case(Hashimoto et al). 2008;48:1338-41 (Case rep.)

Statins; see Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitorsStem cells

Circulating endothelial progenitor cells decrease in patientsafter endarterectomy (Stein et al). 2008;48:1217-22

Stenosis; see Constriction, pathologicStents

Alert for increased long-term follow-up after carotid arterystenting: results of a prospective, randomized, single-centertrial of carotid artery stenting vs carotid endarterectomy(Steinbauer et al). 2008;48:93-8

Angioplasty with stent graft versus bare stent for recurrentcephalic arch stenosis in autogenous arteriovenous accessfor hemodialysis: a prospective randomized clinical trial(Shemesh et al). 2008;48:1524-31

Basic fibroblast growth factor slow release stent graft for endo-vascular aortic aneurysm repair: a canine model experiment(Kajimoto et al). 2008;48:1306-14


Carotid artery stenting has increased rates of post-procedurestroke, death, and resource utilization than does carotidendarterectomy in the United States, 2005 (McPhee et al).2008;48:1442-50





Early and midterm results after endovascular stent graft repairof penetrating aortic ulcers (Geisbusch et al). 2008;48:1361-8

Efficacy of protected renal artery primary stenting in the soli-tary functioning kidney (Klonaris et al). 2008;48:1414-22




Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic disruptions


Endovascular treatment of arch and proximal thoracic aorticlesions (Wang et al). 2008;48:64-8

Endovenous stent-assisted coil embolization for a symptomaticfemoral vein aneurysm (Ross et al). 2008;48:1032-6 (Caserep.)

Experience with covered stents for the management of hemo-dialysis polytetrafluoroethylene graft seromas (Gargiulo etal). 2008;48:216-17 (Case rep.)

First report of a late type III endoleak from fabric tears of aZenith stent graft (Wanhainen et al). 2008;48:723-6 (Caserep.)

Fracture of self-expanding nitinol stents stressed in vitro undersimulated intravascular conditions (Nikanorov et al). 2008;48:435-40

Long-term results of carotid artery stenting (de Donato et al).2008;48:1431-41






Regarding “A randomized trial of carotid artery stenting withand without cerebral protection” (Kastrup et al) (Letter);(Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:505; Setacci and de Donato)(Letter); (Makaroun) (Reply). 2008;48:504-5






Successful devascularization of carotid body tumors by coveredstent placement in the external carotid artery (Scanlon etal). 2008;48:1322-4 (Case rep.)



Venous stenting across the inguinal ligament (Neglen et al).2008;48:1255-61


StilbenesResveratrol attenuates ischemic brain damage in the delayed


Stress, mechanicalMeasurement and analysis of ultimate mechanical properties,

stress-strain curve fit, and elastic modulus formula of hu-man abdominal aortic aneurysm and nonaneurysmal ab-dominal aorta (Xiong et al). 2008;48:189-95

Stroke; see Cerebrovascular accidentCarotid artery stenting has increased rates of post-procedure


Occam’s razor: intervene early to prevent more strokes! (Nay-lor). 2008;48:1053


Subclavian arteryLeft subclavian artery coverage during thoracic endovascular

aortic repair: a single-center experience (Woo et al). 2008;48:555-60

Subscapular artery; see Axillary arterySuperior mesenteric artery; see Mesenteric artery, superiorSurgical Ethics Challenges

Resolution of retribution (Jones and McCullough). 2008;48:244-5

Surgical education: Eschewing the doing (Jones and McCul-lough). 2008;48:1060-1

Surgical flapsSubscapular artery Y-shaped flow-through muscle flap: a novel

one-stage limb salvage procedure (Malikov et al). 2008;48:159-66

Surgical procedures, electiveCost-effectiveness analysis of elective endovascular repair com-

pared with open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneu-rysms for patients at a high surgical risk: a 1-year patient-level analysis conducted in Ontario, Canada (Tarride et al).2008;48:779-87

T

Technical NotesTechnical Notes. 2008;48:494-8, 755-7, 758-60, 1041-3

TetrazolesCilostazol reduces restenosis after endovascular therapy in pa-

tients with femoropopliteal lesions (Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9; Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9). Correction. 2008;48:1648


Thoracic aortic aneurysm; see Aortic aneurysm, thoracicThoracic duct

Reconstruction of occluded thoracic duct for treatment ofchylopericardium: a novel surgical therapy (Melduni et al).2008;48:1600-2 (Case rep.)

Thoracic injuriesRegarding “Delayed presentation of aortic injury by pedicle

screws: report of two cases and review of the literature”

(Samdani) (Letter); (Kakkos and Shepard) (Reply). 2008;48:1067-8

Thromboangiitis obliteransSubstitution of smokeless tobacco for cigarettes in Buerger’s


ThrombocytopeniaHeparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascular


ThromboembolismThe antithrombotic effect of dextran-40 in man is due to

enhanced fibrinolysis in vivo (Jones et al). 2008;48:715-22Effect of the anticoagulant therapy in the incidence of post-


Thrombolytic therapyThe quantitative benefit of isolated, segmental, pharmacome-

chanical thrombolysis for iliofemoral venous thrombosis(Martinez Trabal et al). 2008;48:1532-7

ThrombosisAn unusual presentation of pedunculated thrombus in the


Arginase blockade lessens endothelial dysfunction after throm-bosis (Lewis et al). 2008;48:441-6

Bleeding into the intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aorticaneurysms is associated with rupture (Roy et al). 2008;48:1108-13

Cardiovascular risk profile and outcome of patients with ab-dominal aortic aneurysm in out-patients with atherothrom-bosis: data from the Reduction of Atherothrombosis forContinued Health (REACH) Registry (Baumgartner et al).2008;48:808-14

Celiac artery thrombosis in a young patient with multipleplatelet receptor polymorphisms and local compressionsyndrome (Rudolph et al). 2008;48:1335-7 (Case rep.)



Heparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascularsurgery but are not a frequent cause of graft thrombosis orthrombocytopenia (Alexy et al). 2008;48:377-81

Superficial femoral artery thrombosis as a cause for distal em-bolism in primary antiphospholipid syndrome (Lauvao etal). 2008;48:472-7 (Case rep.)

Thymidine phosphorylaseAdventitial delivery of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth


Tibial arteriesPeroneal artery-only runoff following endovascular revascular-



Tissue engineeringAn endogenously deposited fibrin scaffold determines con-


struct size in the surgically created arteriovenous loopchamber model of tissue engineering (Lokmic et al). 2008;48:974-85

Tobacco, smokelessSubstitution of smokeless tobacco for cigarettes in Buerger’s


alpha-TocopherolImpaired graft healing due to hypercholesterolemia is pre-


Tomography, emission-computedReappraisal of velocity criteria for carotid bulb/internal carotid

artery stenosis utilizing high-resolution B-mode ultrasoundvalidated with computed tomography angiography(Shaalan et al); (Rockman) (Commentary). 2008;48:104-13

Tomography, X-ray computedIncidence and significance of nonaneurysmal-related com-

puted tomography scan findings in patients undergoingendovascular aortic aneurysm repair (Indes et al). 2008;48:286-90

Simultaneous sizing and preoperative risk stratification for tho-racic endovascular aneurysm repair: role of gated computedtomography (Schlosser et al). 2008;48:561-70

Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography; see Ultrasonography,Doppler, transcranial

Transient ischemic attack; see Ischemic attack, transientTransluminal angioplasty; see Angioplasty, balloonTrauma; see Wounds and injuriesTreatment outcome; see also Outcome assessment (health care)




Midterm outcome after the distal revascularization and intervalligation (DRIL) procedure (Huber et al). 2008;48:926-33






Population-based outcomes of open descending thoracic aorticaneurysm repair (Schermerhorn et al). 2008;48:821-7

Regarding “Radiocephalic and brachicephalic arteriovenousfistula outcomes in the elderly” (Lazarides et al) (Letter);(Weale) (Reply). 2008;48:251-2

Strategies to improve spinal cord ischemia in endovascularthoracic aortic repair: outcomes of a prospective cerebro-

spinal fluid drainage protocol (Hnath et al). 2008;48:836-40




TropoelastinElastic fibers reconstructed using adenovirus-mediated expres-


TuberculosisTuberculous aneurysms of the abdominal aorta (Canaud et al).

2008;48:1012-6 (Case rep.)Tunica intima

Adenovirus-mediated intra-arterial delivery of cellular repres-sor of E1A-stimulated genes inhibits neointima formationin rabbits after balloon injury (Han et al). 2008;48:201-9


U

UlcerEarly and midterm results after endovascular stent graft repair

of penetrating aortic ulcers (Geisbusch et al). 2008;48:1361-8

Ultrasonography, Doppler, colorEvaluation of renal artery stenosis with hemodynamic parame-

ters of Doppler sonography (Li et al). 2008;48:323-8Ultrasonography, Doppler, duplex


Efficacy of duplex ultrasound surveillance after infrainguinalvein bypass may be enhanced by identification of character-istics predictive of graft stenosis development (Tinder et al).2008;48:613-18

On the mechanism of action of pneumatic compression de-vices: combined magnetic resonance imaging and duplexultrasound investigation (Lurie et al). 2008;48:1000-6



Ultrasonography, Doppler, transcranialTranscranial Doppler ultrasonography of the basilar artery in


Ultrasonography, interventionalAssessment of techniques to reduce sclerosant foam migration

during ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphe-nous vein (Hill et al). 2008;48:934-9

Regarding “Bedside vena cava filter placement with intravascu-


lar ultrasound: a simple, accurate, single venous accessmethod” (Passman) (Letter); (Jacobs) (Reply). 2008;48:257

Ureteral obstructionStaged endourologic and endovascular repair of an infrarenal

inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm presenting withforniceal rupture (Edmonds et al). 2008;48:1332-4 (Caserep.)

Urologic surgical proceduresStaged endourologic and endovascular repair of an infrarenal

inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm presenting withforniceal rupture (Edmonds et al). 2008;48:1332-4 (Caserep.)

V

Vacuum assisted closure; see Vascular surgical proceduresVaricose ulcer

The present status of surgery of the superficial venous system inthe management of venous ulcer and the evidence for therole of perforator interruption (O’Donnell, Jr). 2008;48:1044-52 (Review)

Varicose veinsCombined endovenous laser therapy and microphlebectomy in

the treatment of varicose veins: efficacy and complicationsof a large single-center experience (Fernandez et al). 2008;48:947-52



Prolonged increases in vein wall tension increase matrix metal-loproteinases and decrease constriction in rat vena cava:potential implications in varicose veins (Raffetto et al).2008;48:447-56


Vascular diseasesEndovascular management of atherosclerotic renovascular dis-

ease: early results following primary intervention (Corriereet al). 2008;48:580-8

Insurance status predicts access to care and outcomes of vascu-lar disease (Giacovelli et al). 2008;48:905-11

Vascular injury during anterior exposure of the spine (Hamdanet al). 2008;48:650-4

Vascular ImagesAn unusual presentation of pedunculated thrombus in the


Combined replacement of infrarenal aorta and inferior venacava after en bloc resection of retroperitoneal extraosseousosteosarcoma (Schneider et al). 2008;48:478-9

Ergotism (Brancaccio et al). 2008;48:754Fatal pulmonary embolus associated with asymptomatic popli-

teal venous aneurysm (Cox et al). 2008;48:1040Renal artery saccular aneurysm (Park et al). 2008;48:226Vertebral erosion due to chronic contained rupture of an

abdominal aortic aneurysm (Caynak et al). 2008;48:1342Vascular malformation

Incidence of soft tissue injury and neuropathy after embolo/

sclerotherapy for congenital vascular malformation (Lee etal). 2008;48:1286-91

Vascular patencyPercutaneous intervention for infrainguinal occlusive disease in



Venous stenting across the inguinal ligament (Neglen et al).2008;48:1255-61

Vascular surgical proceduresChronic type B dissecting aortoiliac aneurysm repair compli-

cated by congenital pelvic kidney (Coney et al). 2008;48:727-9 (Case rep.)

Cilostazol reduces restenosis after endovascular therapy in pa-tients with femoropopliteal lesions (Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9; (Iida et al). 2008;48:144-9. Correction. 2008;48:1648

Cognitive training improves clinically relevant outcomes dur-ing simulated endovascular procedures (Van Herzeele etal). 2008;48:1223-30

Early Palma procedure after iliac vein injury in abdominalpenetrating trauma (Alcocer et al). 2008;48:745-8 (Caserep.)

The effect of implementation of an optimized care protocol onthe outcome of arteriovenous hemodialysis access surgery(Flu et al). 2008;48:659-68

Endovascular vs open repair of acute abdominal aortic aneu-rysms—A systematic review and meta-analysis (Sadat et al).2008;48:227-36 (Review)

Heparin-platelet factor 4 antibodies are frequent after vascularsurgery but are not a frequent cause of graft thrombosis orthrombocytopenia (Alexy et al). 2008;48:377-81


Left subclavian artery coverage during thoracic endovascularaortic repair: a single-center experience (Woo et al). 2008;48:555-60

Lifeline registry of endovascular aneurysm repair: open repairsurgical controls in clinical trials (Zwolak et al). 2008;48:511-18





Open thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairafter previous abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery(Schlosser et al). 2008;48:761-8 (Review)






Percutaneous intervention for infrainguinal occlusive disease inwomen: equivalent outcomes despite increased severity ofdisease compared with men (DeRubertis et al). 2008;48:150-8

Predictors of morbidity and mortality with endovascular andopen thoracic aneurysm repair (Dillavou and Makaroun).2008;48:1114-20











Surgical treatment of visceral artery aneurysms: a 25-year expe-rience (Pulli et al). 2008;48:334-42

Timing of referral for vascular access placement: a systematicreview (Murad et al). 2008;48:S31-3



VasodilationSuccessful lower extremity angioplasty improves brachial artery

flow-mediated dilation in patients with peripheral arterialdisease (Husmann et al). 2008;48:1211-6

Vena cava filtersLate complication from a retrievable inferior vena cava filter


Regarding “Bedside vena cava filter placement with intravascu-lar ultrasound: a simple, accurate, single venous access

method” (Passman) (Letter); (Jacobs) (Reply). 2008;48:257

Vena cava, inferiorCombined replacement of infrarenal aorta and inferior vena


Late complication from a retrievable inferior vena cava filterwith associated caval, aortic, and duodenal perforation: acase report (Veroux et al). 2008;48:223-5 (Case rep.)

Prolonged increases in vein wall tension increase matrix metal-loproteinases and decrease constriction in rat vena cava:potential implications in varicose veins (Raffetto et al).2008;48:447-56


Venous insufficiencyDistribution and prevalence of reflux in the superficial and deep

venous system in the general population – results from theBonn Vein Study, Germany (Maurins et al). 2008;48:680-7




Hyperemic maximal venous outflow unmasks symptomaticlower extremity venous obstruction (Paolini et al). 2008;48:749-53 (Case rep.)

The importance of deep venous reflux velocity as a determinantof outcome in patients with combined superficial and deepvenous reflux treated with endovenous saphenous ablation(Marston et al). 2008;48:400-6



The present status of surgery of the superficial venous system inthe management of venous ulcer and the evidence for therole of perforator interruption (O’Donnell, Jr). 2008;48:1044-52 (Review)

Venous thrombosisDeep vein thrombosis resolution is impaired in diet-induced

type 2 diabetic mice (Bouzeghrane et al). 2008;48:1575-84

Duplex scan for deep vein thrombosis—defining who needs anexamination of the contralateral asymptomatic leg (Pennellet al). 2008;48:413-6

The effect of venous thrombus location and extent on thedevelopment of post-thrombotic signs and symptoms (La-bropoulos et al). 2008;48:407-12







Venous ulcer; see Varicose ulcerVenous valves

An anatomical study of femoral vein valves near the saphe-nofemoral junction (Muhlberger et al). 2008;48:994-9

Vertebral arteryTranscranial Doppler ultrasonography of the basilar artery in


VisceraSurgical treatment of visceral artery aneurysms: a 25-year expe-

rience (Pulli et al). 2008;48:334-42

W

WalkingAssociation between daily ambulatory activity patterns and


Women’s healthMore patients are treated for nonruptured abdominal aortic

aneurysms, but the proportion of women remains un-changed (Larsson et al). 2008;48:802-7

WorkloadStatistical modeling of the volume-outcome effect for carotid

endarterectomy for 10 years of a statewide database (Naz-arian et al); (Kresowik) (Commentary). 2008;48:343-50

Wound healingImpact of protein deficiency on venous ulcer healing (Leg-

endre et al). 2008;48:688-93The relationship between cytokine concentrations and wound

healing in chronic venous ulceration (Gohel et al). 2008;48:1272-7

Wounds and injuriesImmediate endovascular repair for acute traumatic injuries of

the thoracic aorta: a multicenter analysis of 28 cases (Alsacet al). 2008;48:1369-74

Late complication from a retrievable inferior vena cava filterwith associated caval, aortic, and duodenal perforation: acase report (Veroux et al). 2008;48:223-5 (Case rep.)

Wounds, penetratingEarly Palma procedure after iliac vein injury in abdominal



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