It has been suggested that proteasome system has a role in initiation, progression, and complication stages of atherosclerosis. Although there is still controversy, there has been no research that compares the expression of proteasome in tissue and serum at each of these stages. This study aimed to investigated the expression of proteasome at different stages of atherosclerosis using rat model....

The long-term survival and quality of life of patients on haemodialysis is dependent on the adequacy of dialysis via an appropriately placed vascular access. The native arteriovenous fistula at the wrist is generally accepted as the vascular access of choice in haemodialysis patients due to its low complication and high patency rates. It has been shown beyond doubt that an optimally functioning...

OBJECTIVES The routine diagnostic method for assessment of renal graft dysfunction is Doppler ultrasound. However, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) may provide more information about parenchymal flow and vascular status of kidney allografts. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of CEUS in the immediate post-transplant period, focusing on acute vascular complications. A brief ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Vascular pseudoaneurysm is a well-documented complication that results after injury to an arterial wall. We review the urologic literature for all reported postprocedural and post-traumatic cases of pseudoaneurysm. METHODS A comprehensive review of the peer-reviewed literature was performed for reported cases of vascular pseudoaneurysm, with emphasis on clinical present...

The DCCT (Diabetes Control Complication Trials) has conclusively demonstrated in 1993 that good glycaemic control prevents the micro-angiopathy caused by chronic hyperglycaemia T1DM. subsequent follow-up study EDIC (Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications) similar results for macro-angiopathy. Taken together, strongly indicate need aggressive treatment T1DM with intensive thera...

AGE/RAGE signaling has been a well-studied cascade in many different disease states, particularly diabetes. Due to the complex nature of the receptor and multiple intersecting pathways, the AGE/RAGE signaling mechanism is still not well understood. The purpose of this review is to highlight key areas of AGE/RAGE mediated vascular calcification as a complication of diabetes. AGE/RAGE signaling h...

BACKGROUND AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Complex antiplatelet and antithrombotic regimens used in conjunction with percutaneous coronary intervention may increase the risk of vascular complications. The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of vascular complications following sheath removal for percutaneous coronary intervention. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study enrolled...

The development of an iatrogenic vascular lesion, such a renal pseudoaneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, is a rare complication of partial nephrectomy. These lesions should be considered in patients presenting with an enhancing mass in the resection bed shortly following partial nephrectomy. Early timing following surgery, large relative size, and the presence of recurrent hematuria suggest the ...

Vascular cutdown and echo guide puncture methods have its own limitations under certain conditions. There was no available algorithm for choosing entry vessel. A standard algorithm was introduced to help choose the entry vessel location according to our clinical experience and review of the literature. The goal of this study is to analyze the treatment results of the standard algorithm used to ...

Vascular disease in the patient with diabetes represents a potentially devastating complication. Tri-neuropathy (sensory, motor, and autonomic) often predisposes patients to ulceration and vascular disease leads to delayed healing. Vascular pathology compromises blood flow and oxygen provision, affecting healing, infection, sepsis, amputation, and mortality. Recent research suggests that vascul...