October 2023

1. Yin et al. "Dietary therapy in abdominal aortic aneurysm — Insights from clinical and experimental studies." Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2022 Sep 21:9:949262

2. Cirillo et al. "Incidence and risk factors for interval aortic events during staged fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair."  J Vasc Surg. 2023;78:874-82

3. Mehta et al. "Low-volume surgeons can have better outcomes at certain hospital settings for open abdominal aortic repairs." J Vasc Surg. 2023;78:638-46

4. Cheng et al. "A pilot study to evaluate a novel localized treatment to stabilize small- to medium-sized infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2023;78:929-35

5. Conroy, G. "How ChatGPT and other AI tools could disrupt scientific publishing." Nature. 2023;622:234-236

6. Shah et al. "Creation and Adoption of Large Language Models in Medicine." JAMA. 2023;330:866-869

November 2023

1. Hicks et al. "Associations of Cardiac Biomarkers With Peripheral Artery Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy in US Adults Without Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease." ATVB. 2023;43:1583-1591

2. Cui et al. "A national analysis of vascular surgery resident operative experience in peripheral artery disease." J Vasc Surg. 2023;78:1541-7.

3. Varcoe et al. "Drug-Eluting Resorbable Scaffold versus Angioplasty for Infrapopliteal Artery Disease." NEJM. 2023 Oct 25.

4. Asirwatham et al. "Comparative outcomes of physician-modified fenestrated/branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the setting of prior failed endovascular aneurysm repair." J Vasc Surg. 2023;78:1153-61.

5. Parikh et al. "Mortality in randomised controlled trials using paclitaxelcoated devices for femoropopliteal interventional procedures: an updated patient-level meta-analysis." Lancet 2023;402(10415):1848-1856.

6. Yang et al. "Chief resident behaviors that lead to effective morning reports, a multisite qualitative study." BMC Medical Education. 2023;23:789

January 2024

1. Mansukhani et al. "High incidence of type 2 endoleak and low associated adverse events in the Vascular Quality Initiative linked to Medicare claims." J Vasc Surg 2023;78:351-61.

2. Matheny et al. "Community-wide feasibility of the Lower Extremity Amputation Protocol amongst vascular amputees." J Vasc Surg 2023;78:1057-63.

3. Kirkton et al. "Evaluation of vascular repair by tissue-engineered human acellular vessels or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene grafts in a porcine model of limb ischemia and reperfusion." J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023;95:234-241.

4. Sokolov et al. "Use of bioengineered human acellular vessels to treat traumatic injuries in the Ukraine–Russia conflict." The Lancet  Regional Health - Europe 2023;29:100650.

5. Mota et al. "Association of stroke or death with severity of carotid lesion calcification in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting." J Vasc Surg. 2024;79:305-15.

6. Ramirez et al. "Decreasing prevalence of centers meeting the Society for Vascular Surgery abdominal aortic aneurysm guidelines in the United States." J Vasc Surg. 2024;79:240-9.

February 2024

1. Minc et al. "Community-engaged research in vascular surgery: An approach to decrease amputation disparities and effect population-level change." Semin. Vasc Surg. 2023;36:100-113

2. Mulaney-Topkar et al. "Cost-effectiveness analysis of endovascular vs. surgical AV fistula creation in the US." J Vasc Surg. 2024;79:366-81

3. Peng et al. "An Evaluation of the duration of oral anticoagulant use among patients undergoing endovascular treatment of nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions." Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2024;100:110-119

4. Smith et al. "Female and male patients have similar outcomes after transcarotid artery revascularization in prospective trials." J Vasc Surg. 2024;79:81-7.

5. Morisaki et al. "Comparison of limb outcomes between bypass surgery and endovascular therapy in dialysis-dependent and -independent patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia." J Vasc Surg. 2024;79-316-22

March 2024

1. Maahs et al. "An ultrasound-based femoral artery calcification score." J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2024;10:101381

2. Breen et al. "Anatomic patterns in claudicants who fail supervised exercise therapy." J Vasc Surg 2024;79:679-84

3. Li et al. "Predicting Outcomes Following Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Machine Learning." Ann Surg 2024;279:521–527

4. Bellomo et al. "Popliteal artery aneurysm ultrasound criteria for reporting characteristics." Vascular Medicine. 2024;29(1):58-63

5. Carroll et al. "Advances in lymphedema: An under-recognized disease with a hopeful future for patients." Vasc Medicine. 2024;29(1):70-84

April 2024

1. Zielke et al. "The association of comorbid depression with mortality and amputation risk in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia." J Vasc Surg 2024;79:96-101

2. Landrigan, P. "Plastics, Fossil Carbon, and the Heart." NEJM 2024;390:10

3. Marfella et al. "Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events." NEJM 2024;390:900-10

4. Farber et al. "Investigator attitudes on equipoise and practice patterns in the BEST-CLI trial." J Vasc Surg 2024;79:865-74

5. Rastogi et al. "Age Stratified Midterm Survival Following Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 67:408-415

6. Patrone et al. "The “Woundosome” Concept and Its Impact on Procedural Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia." J of Endovasc Ther 2024;1-12

September 2022

1. Bazan et al. “A pro‑inflammatory and fibrous cap thinning transcriptome profile accompanies carotid plaque rupture leading to stroke.” Scientific Reports. 2022;12:13499

2. Kashyap et al. “One-year outcomes after transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in the ROADSTER 2 trial.” J Vasc Surg. 2022;76:466-73

3. Li et al. “Rates of Intervention for Claudication versus Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia in Canada and United States.” Ann Vasc Surg. 2022;82:131-143

4. Lombardi et al. “Five-year results of the STABLE II study for the endovascular treatment of complicated, acute type B aortic dissection with a composite device design.” J Vasc Surg. 2022;Jul 7;S0741-5214(22)01825-0 

October 2022

1. Eid et al. "Effect of a Decision Aid on Agreement Between Patient Preferences and Repair Type for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. A Randomized Clinical Trial" JAMA Surgery. 2022;157(9):e222935

2. Cheng, S. "Open or Endovascular Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—Would a Decision Aid Help?" JAMA Surgery. 2022;157(9):2935

3. Miranda et al. "Early experience with venous arterialization for limb salvage in no-option patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia." J Vasc Surg. 2022;76:987-996.

4. Wang et al. "Systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence in endograft therapy vs medical treatment for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection." J Vasc Surg. 2022;76:1099-1108.

5. Yamasaki et al. "Inhibition of microRNA‑33b specifically ameliorates abdominal aortic aneurysm formation via suppression of inflammatory pathways." Scientific Reports. 2022;12:11984.

November 2022

1. Ferrari et al. "Inflammatory Caspase Activity Mediates HMGB1 Release and Differentiation in Myoblasts Affected by Peripheral Arterial Disease." Cells. 2022;11:1163.

2. Farber et al. "Surgery or Endovascular Therapy for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia." NEJM. 2022; Nov 7.

3. Chang et al. "Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis Without Surgical Intervention." JAMA. 2022;327(20):1974-1982.

4. Pokorney et al. "Apixaban for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation on Hemodialysis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial." Circulation. 2022 Nov 6.

January 2023

1. Powell et al. "Characterizing patient-reported claudication treatment goals to support patient-centered treatment selection and measurement strategies." J Vasc Surg. 2023;77:465-73.

2. Rastogi et al. "The effect of supraceliac versus infraceliac landing zone on outcomes following fenestrated endovascular repair of juxta-/pararenal aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2023;77:9-19.

3. Goodney et al. "Use of linked registry claims data for long term surveillance of devices after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: observational surveillance study." BMJ. 2022;379:e071452.

4. Xu et al. "Platelet-Mimicking Nanosponges for Functional Reversal of Antiplatelet Agents." Circulation Research. 2023;132:0

February 2023

1. Wang et al. "Development of a polygenic risk score to improve detection of peripheral artery disease." Vascular Medicine. 2022. 27(3):219-227.

2. Chait et al. "Five-year outcomes of physician-modified endografts for repair of complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2023. 77:374-85.

3. Tonelli et al. "Association of Resident Independence With Short-term Clinical Outcome in Core General Surgery Procedures." JAMA Surgery. 2023. Feb 1.

4. Koeckerling et al. "Endovascular revascularization strategies for aortoiliac and femoropopliteal artery disease: a meta-analysis." European Heart J. 2023. Jan 31;ehac722. 

March 2023

1. Chu et al. "Baseline 4D Flow-Derived in vivo Hemodynamic Parameters Stratify Descending Aortic Dissection Patients With Enlarging Aortas." Front Cardiovasc Med 2022. Jun 9;9:905718 

2. Stavroulakis et al. "Intravascular Lithotripsy and DCB Angioplasty for Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Arterial Disease." J Endovasc Ther. 2023. 30(1):106-113.

3. Johnson et al. "Association of Women Surgeons' Comprehensive Initiative for Healthy Surgical Families During Residency and Fellowship Training." JAMA Surgery. 2023.158(3):310-315.

4. Feldman et al. "Partial and complete explantation of aortic endografts in the modern era." J Vasc Surg. 2023.77:97-105.

April 2023

1. Scriver et al. "Myoglobinemia, Peripheral Arterial Disease, and Patient Mortality." J Am Coll Surg. 2023. 236(4):588-598.

2. Shishehbor et al. "Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia." NEJM. 2023. 388(13):1171-1180.

3. Berenson et al. "Clopidogrel Resisteance is common in patients undergoing vascular and coronary interventions." Vascular. 2023. 31(1):58-63.

4. Gunnarson et al. "Long Term Results of a Randomised Trial of Stenting of the Superficial Femoral Artery for Intermittent Claudication." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2023. 513-519. 

May 2023

1. Hall et al. "Use of Thromboelastography with Platelet Mapping to Identify Prothrombotic Coagulation Profiles in Patients with History of Cardiac Intervention Undergoing Lower Extremity Revascularization." J Am Coll Surg. 2023. 236:495-504.

2. Qumsiyeh et al. "Primary arterial closure after carotid endarterectomy is a safe and expeditious technique in appropriately selected patients." The American Journal of Surgery. 2022. 224:1438-1441.

3. Gaba et al. "Association Between Achieved Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels and Long-Term Cardiovascular and Safety Outcomes: An Analysisof FOURIER-OLE." Circulation. 2023.147:1192-1203.

4. Beck et al. "Impact of thoracic endovascular aortic repair timing on outcomes after uncomplicated type B aortic dissection in the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative postapproval project for dissection." Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2023.77:1377-86.

September 2021

1. Squizzato et al. “Effect of aortic angulation on the outcomes of fenestrated branched endovascular aortic repair.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:372-82

2. Allan et al. “Identification of micro-channels within chronic total occlusions using contrast-enhanced ultrasound.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:606-14

3. Sagris et al. “Transcervical carotid artery revascularization: A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:657-65

4. Jalaie et al. “Effect of Stent Strut Interval on Neointima Formation After Venous Stenting in an Ovine Model.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021;62:276e283

5. Levin et al. “The majority of major amputations after resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are associated with preadmission trauma.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:467-76

October 2021

1. Coleman et al. “Building high performing teams: Opportunities and challenges of inclusive recruitment practices.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74(2S):86S-92S

2. Gray et al. “Revascularization for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis improves balance and mobility.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:1272-80

3. Hicks et al. “Evaluation of revascularization benefit quartiles using the Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection classification system for diabetic patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:1232-9

4. Gillmore et al. “CRISPR-Cas9 In Vivo Gene Editing for Transthyretin Amyloidosis.” NEJM. 2021;385(6):493-502

5. Maurer, S. “Gene Editing — A Cure for Transthyretin Amyloidosis?” NEJM. 2021; 385(60:558-9

November 2021

1. Tay et al. “Prevalence of elevated serum fatty acid synthase in chronic limb‑threatening ischemia.” Scientific Reports. 2021;11:19272

2. Lapebie et al. “External Applicability of the COMPASS and VOYAGER-PAD Trials on Patients with Symptomatic Lower Extremity Artery Disease in France: The COPART Registry.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021;62:439-449

3. Han et al. “Meta-analysis of outcomes after intentional coverage of celiac artery in thoracic endovascular aortic repair.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;74:1732-9

4. Tenorio et al. “Multicenter global early feasibility study to evaluate total endovascular arch repair using three-vessel inner branch stent-grafts for aneurysms and dissections.” J Vasc Surg 2021;74:1055-65

December 2021

1. Holiday bonus article: Luscher, TF. "Wine, chocolate, and coffee: forbidden joys?" Eur Heart J. 2021;42(44):4520-4522 

January 2022

1. Gornik et al. Optimization of duplex velocity criteria for diagnosis of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis: A report of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Vascular Testing Division Carotid Diagnostic Criteria Committee. Vasc Med. 2021. 26(5):515-525

2. Grant et al. Carotid artery stenosis: gray-scale and Doppler US diagnosis--Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference. Radioloogy. 2003.229(2):340-6.

3. Mesar et al. A more proximal landing zone is preferred for thoracic endovascular repair of acute type B aortic dissections. J Vasc Surg 2022;75:38-46

4. Droz et al. Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2021;74:1885-93

5. Gilbertson et al. Long-Term Impact of Vascular Surgery Stress on Frail Older Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2021;70:9-19

February 2022

1. Hicks et al. Current status of patient-reported outcome measures in vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg 2021;74:1693-706

2. Galyfos et al. Acute limb ischemia among patients with COVID-18 infection. J Vasc Surg 2022;75:326-342

3. Hughes et al. The influence of socioeconomic status on outcomes of lower extremity arterial reconstruction. J Vasc Surg 2022;75:168-76

March 2022

1. Reitz et al. Association of smoking with post-procedural complications following open and endovascular interventions for intermittent claudication. JAMA Cardiol.2022;7(1):45-54

2. Creager and Hamburg. Smoking cessation improves outcomes in patients with PAD. JAMA Cardiol. 2022;7(1):15

3. Katsuki et al. Nanoparticle-mediated delivery of pitavastatin to monocytes/macrophages inhibits angiotensin II-induced AAA formation in ApoE-/- mice. J Atheroscler Thromb 2022;29:111-12

4.  Gupta et al. Critical appraisal of the contemporary use of atherectomy to treat femoropopliteal atherosclerotic disease. J Vasc Surg 2022;75:697-708

5. Lerisson et al. Intraoperative cone beam CT to improve outcomes after infrarenal EVAR. J Vasc Surg. 2022;75:1021-9

April 2022

1. Reyzelman et al. An Evaluation of Real-world Smart Sock–Based Temperature Monitoring Data as a Physiological Indicator of Early Diabetic Foot Injury: Case-Control Study. JMIR Form Res 2022;6(4):e31870 p.1-6

2. Seike et al. Nationwide Analysis of Persistent Type II Endoleak and Late Outcomes of EVAR in Japan: A Propensity-Matched Analysis. Circulation 2022;145:1056-1066

3. Scali et al. A significant proportion of current endovascular aortic aneurysm repair practice fails to meet Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guideline recommended abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter treatment thresholds in the Vascular Quality Initiative. J Vasc Surg 2022;75(4):1234-1241

4. Morisaki et al. Bypass Surgery Provides Better Outcomes Compared with Endovascular Therapy in the Composite Endpoint Comprising Relief from Rest Pain, Wound Healing, Limb Salvage, and Survival after Infra-inguinal Revascularisation in Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2022;63:588-593

May 2022

1. Asfaw et al. Surgery, anesthesia, and pathology: A practical primer on greening the delivery of surgical care. J Climate Change and Health 2021; 100076

2. Banas et al. Physical and psychological functioning of patients with chronic limb ischemia during a 1-year period after endovascular revascularization. J Vasc Surg. 2022;75:1679-86.

3. Scully et al. Comparative analysis of open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair outcomes across national registries. J Vasc Surg. 2022;75:162-7.

4. Halliday et al. Effect of Carotid Endarterectomy on 20 Year Incidence of Recorded Dementia: A Randomised Trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2022;63:535-45.

September 2020

1. Futchko et al. “A propensity-matched analysis of contemporary outcomes of blunt popliteal artery injury.” J Vasc Surg. 2020;72:189-97

2. Quiroga et al. “Outcomes of femoral artery ligation for treatment of infected femoral pseudoaneurysms due to drug injection.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;73(2):635-640

3. Kumins et al. “Paclitaxel-coated peripheral artery devices are not associated with increased mortality.” J Vasc Surg 2020;72:968-76

4. Smeds, M and Aulivola, B. “Gender disparity and sexual harassment in vascular surgery practices.” J Vasc Surg 2020;72:692-9

5. Fujita et al. “Small caliber heparin loaded ultrafine microfiber woven graft achieved high patency rate in a preliminary study of canine carotid artery implantation.” JVS-Vascular Science. 2020;1:92-9

October 2020

1. McDermott et al. “Cocoa to Improve Walking Performance in Older People With Peripheral Artery Disease.” Circulation. 2020;126:589-599

2. Matsui, R and Hamburg, N. “Eating Chocolate to Improve Muscle Health and Walking Ability in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease.” Circulation Research. 2020;126:600–602

3. Sher et al. “Safety and feasibility of transradial infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease interventions.” J Vasc Surg 2020;72:1237-46.

4. Faizer et al. “Development of a pulsatile cadaver-based simulation for training of open abdominal vascular surgery skills.” J Vasc Surg 2020;72:1076-86

November 2020

1. Morrison et al. “Five-year extension study of patients from a randomized clinical trial (VeClose) comparing cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins.” J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis. 2020.8(6):978-989

2. Bulder et al. “A Systemic Evaluation of the Costs of Elective EVAR and Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Implies Cost Equivalence.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020;60:655e662

3. Klarin et al. “Genetic Architecture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in the Million Veteran Program.” Circulation. 2020;142:1633–1646

4. Kodama et al. “Relationship Between Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS) and Clinical Outcomes Following Revascularisation for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia in the Bypass Versus Angioplasty in Severe Ischaemia of the Leg (BASIL)-1 Trial.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020;60:687e695

January 2021

1. West et al. “Ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academic Surgery. An American Surgical Association White Paper.” Ann Surg 2018;268:403–407

2. Columbo et al. “Adverse cardiac events after vascular surgery are prevalent despite negative results of preoperative stress testing.” J Vasc Surg. 2020;72(5):1584-1592

3. Kalantzi et al. “Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive Cilostazol to Clopidogrel-Treated Diabetic Patients With Symptomatic Lower Extremity Artery Disease in the Prevention of Ischemic Vascular Events.” J Am Heart Assoc. 2021;10:e018184

4. Behrendt et al. “International Variations and Sex Disparities in the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease: A Report from VASCUNET and the International Consortium of Vascular Registries.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020;60, 873e880

February 2021

1. Tran et al. “Quantification of suprarenal aortic neck dilation after fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair.” J Vasc Surg. 2021;73:31-8

2. Torbjornsson et al. “Risk factors for reamputations in patients amputated after revascularization for critical limb-threatening ischemia.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:258-66

3. Hashimoto et al. “Short interposition with a small-diameter prosthetic graft for flow reduction of a high-flow arteriovenous fistula.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:285-90

4. Aucoin et al. “Spinal cord protection practices used during endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms by the U.S. Aortic Research Consortium.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:323-30

March 2021

1. Rodriguez et al. “Perceptions of patients with wounds due to chronic limb-threatening ischemia.” Vasc Med. 2021;1-7

2. Giannopoulos et al. “Technical Success and Complication Rates of Retrograde Arterial Access for Endovascular Therapy for Critical Limb Ischaemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021; 61, 270e279

3. Torrent et al. “Timing of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection and the association with complications.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:826-35

4. Moridzadeh et al. “Nationwide comparison of the medical complexity of patients by surgical specialty.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:683-8

April 2021

1. Flanagan et al. “Preoperative functional status predicts 2-year mortality in patients undergoing fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair.” J Vasc Surg.2021;74:383-395

2. Scali et al. “Association between surgeon case volume and years of practice experience with open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair outcomes.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:1213-26

3. Shen et al. “Distribution and Dynamic Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9, and Collagen in an In Stent Restenosis Process.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021;61: 648e655

4. Gwilym et al. “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Wound Adjuncts for the Prevention of Groin Wound Surgical Site Infection in Arterial Surgery.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021;61:636e646

5. Desai et al. “Literature review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of cilostazol on limb salvage rates after infrainguinal endovascular and open revascularization.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:711-21

May 2021

1. Belkin et al. “Effects of dual antiplatelet therapy on graft patency after lower extremity bypass.” J Vasc Surg 2021;73:930-9

2. Bauersachs et al. “Total Ischemic Event Reduction with Rivaroxaban after Peripheral Arterial Revascularization in the VOYAGER PAD Trial.” J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021;78(4):317-326

3. Bonaca et al. “Rivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization.” NEJM. 2020;382:1994-2004

4. Debus et al. “The Voyager PAD Trial e New Path for Post-revascularisation PAD Patients.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020;59:699e700

5. Lam et al. “Speaking up about patient-perceived serious visit note errors: Patient and family experiences and recommendations.” Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. 2021; 28(4):685–694

6. Liberale et al. “Inflammation and cardiovascular diseases: lessons from seminal clinical trials.” Cardiovascular Research. 2021; 117:411–422

September 2019

1. Humbarger et al. “Broad variation in prosthetic conduit use for femoral-popliteal bypass is not justified on the basis of contemporary outcomes favoring autologous great saphenous vein.” J Vasc Surg. 2019;70(5):1514-1523.e2

2. Cheng et al. “Sarcopenia predicts mortality and adverse outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair and can be used to risk stratify patients.” J Vasc Surg. 2019;70(5):1576-1584

3. Critical review and evidence implications of paclitaxel drug-eluting balloons and stents in peripheral artery disease - PubMed (nih.gov) 

4. Mohapatra et al. “Increasing use of open conversion for late complications after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.” J Vasc Surg 2019;69:1766-75

5. Duncan et al. “Association of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.” JAMA. 2019;322(7):642-650

6. Cole, T. “Smoking Cessation and Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk.” JAMA. 2019;322(7):651

October 2019

1. Kashyap et al. “A multi-institutional analysis of transcarotid artery revascularization compared to carotid endarterectomy.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:123-9

2. Itoga et al. “Association of opioid use and peripheral artery disease.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:1271-9

3. Ramkumar et al. “Role of Sex in Determining Treatment Type for Patients Undergoing Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization.” J Am Heart Assoc. 2019;8:e013088

4. Braun, J and Kougias, P. “The Ever-Humbling Challenge of Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Seen Across the Sexes.” J Am Heart Assoc. 2019;8:e013813

5. Yang et al. “Long-term computed tomography follow-up results of strut penetration of inferior vena cava filters.” J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis 2019;7:646-52

6. Generali et al. “Autologous endothelialized small-caliber vascular grafts engineered from blood-derived induced pluripotent stem cells.” Acta Biomater. 2019;97:333-343

November 2019

1. Jacob-Brassard et al. “A systematic review of nonoperative management in blunt thoracic aortic injury.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:1675-81

2. Joo et al. “Late complications after hybrid aortic arch repair.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:1023-30

3. Lombardi et al. “Five-year results from the Study of Thoracic Aortic Type B Dissection Using Endoluminal Repair (STABLE I) study of endovascular treatment of complicated type B aortic dissection using a composite device design.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:1072-81

4. Van den Houten et al. “The Effect of Supervised Exercise, Home Based Exercise and Endovascular Revascularisation on Physical Activity in Patients With Intermittent Claudication: A Network Meta-analysis.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2019;58:383e392

5. Childers et al. “Association of Work Measures and Specialty With Assigned Work Relative Value Units Among Surgeons.” JAMA Surg. 2019;154(10):915-921

6. Moazzez et al. “Need for More Objective Data to Determine Relative Value Units for Surgical Effort.” JAMA Surg. 2019;154(10):922

January 2020

1. Charbonneau et al. “Long-term survival after endovascular and open repair in patients with anatomy outside instructions for use criteria for endovascular aneurysm repair.” J Vasc Surg 2019;70:1823-30

2. Miyamoto et al. “Ovariectomy increases the incidence and diameter of abdominal aortic aneurysm in a hypoperfusion-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm animal model.” Scientific Reports. 2019;9:18330

3. Hicks et al. “Overuse of early peripheral vascular interventions for claudication.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:121-30

4. Deery et al. “Transabdominal open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is associated with higher rates of late reintervention and readmission compared with the retroperitoneal approach.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:39-45

5. Wang et al. “Gender-based discrimination is prevalent in the integrated vascular trainee experience and serves as a predictor of burnout.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:220-7

February 2020

1. Lombardi et al. “Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) reporting standards for type B aortic dissections.” J Vasc Surg. 2020;71(3):723-747

2. Kahn et al. “Quality of life after pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis for proximal deep venous thrombosis.” J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis 2020;8:8-23

3. Heidemann et al. “Incidence, predictors, and outcomes of spinal cord ischemia in elective complex endovascular aortic repair: An analysis of health insurance claims.” J Vasc Surg. 2020;72(3):837-848

4. Schermerhorn et al. “In-hospital outcomes of transcarotid artery revascularization and carotid endarterectomy in the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:87-95

5. Machine deep learning accurately detects endoleak after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - PubMed (nih.gov) 

March 2020 - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

April 2020

1. Byerly et al. “Impact of ligation versus repair of isolated popliteal vein injuries on in-hospital outcomes in trauma patients.” J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis 2020;8:437-44

2. Obi et al. “Bleeding and thrombotic outcomes associated with postoperative use of direct oral anticoagulants after open peripheral artery bypass procedures.” J Vasc Surg. 2020;72(6):1996-2005.e4

3. Guo et al. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Cardiovascular Disease: A Viewpoint on the Potential Influence of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptor Blockers on Onset and Severity of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection.” J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9:e016219

4. Sommerstein et al. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Do Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Have a Biphasic Effect?" J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9:e016509

5. Emanuel et al. “Fair Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources in the Time of Covid-19.” NEJM. 2020; 382:2049-2055

6. Bikdeli et al. “COVID-19 and Thrombotic or Thromboembolic Disease: Implications for Prevention, Antithrombotic Therapy, and Follow-up.” J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;75 (23): 2950–2973

May 2020

1. Baxter et al. “Effect of doxycycline on aneurysm growth among patients with small infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. A randomized clinical trial." JAMA 2020;323(20):2029-2038

2. Arnaoutakis et al. “Comparative outcomes of open, hybrid, and fenestrated branched endovascular repair of extent II and III thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:1503-14

3. Aizpuru et al. “Economic burden and clinical impact of preoperative opioid dependence for patients undergoing lower extremity bypass surgery.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:1613-9

4. Pandit et al. “Effect of frailty syndrome on the outcomes of patients with carotid stenosis.” J Vasc Surg 2020;71:1595-600

5. Bjork et al. “The Need of Research Initiatives Amidst and After the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Message from the Editors of the EJVES.” Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020; 59:695e696

6. Mouawad et al. “The Vascular Surgery COVID-19 Collaborative (VASCC).” J Vasc Surg. 2020;72(1):379-380

September 2018

1. Chen et al. "Hemodynamics of venous valve pairing and implications on helical flow." J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis 2018;6:517-22

2. Endean, E. "Emotional intelligence and the vascular surgeon." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68(2); 317-324

3. Wiske et al. "Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68(2):416-425

4. Bounkong et al. "Femoral artery transposition is a safe and durable option for the treatment of popliteal artery aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68:510-7

5. Oderich et al. "Multicenter study of retrograde open mesenteric artery stenting through laparotomy for treatment of acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68:470-80

6. Filewod et al. "Should basic science matter to clinicians?" Lancet. 2018;391:410-411

October 2018

1. LeMaire et al. "Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Susceptibility to Aortic Dissection and Rupture in Mice." JAMA Surg. 2018;153(9):e181804

2. Upchurch, G. "Evidence Against the Use of Fluoroquinolones in Patients With Aortic Pathology." JAMA Surg. 2018;153(9):e181988

3. Garland et al. "Preoperative risk score for the prediction of mortality after repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:991-7

4. Melissano et al. "Satisfactory short-term outcomes of the STABILISE technique for type B aortic dissection." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:966-75

5. Lim et al. "Through-knee amputation is a feasible alternative to above-knee amputation." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:197-203

6. Itoga et al. "Metformin prescription status and abdominal aortic aneurysm disease progression in the U.S. veteran population."  J Vasc Surg. 2018;69(3):710-716.e3

November 2018

1. Broman et al. "Evaluation of Wound Photography for Remote Postoperative Assessment of Surgical Site Infections." JAMA Surg. 2019;154(2):117-124 

2. Mallios et al. "Early results of percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation with the Ellipsys Vascular Access System." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:1150-6

3. Donald et al. "Preoperative frailty assessment predicts loss of independence after vascular surgery." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:1382-9

4. Desai et al. "Practical Guide to Surgical Data Sets: Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI)." JAMA Surgery. 2018;153(10); 957-958

5. Kaji et al. "Tips for Analyzing Large Data Sets From the JAMA Surgery Statistical Editors." JAMA Surgery. 2018;153(6):508-9

6. Haider et al. "A Checklist to Elevate the Science of Surgical Database Research." JAMA Surgery. 2018;153(6):505-507

7. Gelabert et al. "Transaxillary decompression of thoracic outlet syndrome patients presenting with cervical ribs." J Vasc Surg 2018;68:1143-9

January 2019 - CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

February 2019

1. Fukaya et al. "Clinical and Genetic Determinants of Varicose Veins." Circulation. 2018;138:2869-2880

2. Hajek at al. "A Randomized Trial of E-Cigarettes versus Nicotine-Replacement Therapy." NEJM. 2019;380-629-37

3. Borrelli, B and O'Connor, G. "E-cigarettes to assist with smoking cessation." NEJM. 2019;380-7

4. Katsanos et al. "Risk of Death Following Application of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Stents in the Femoropopliteal Artery of the Leg: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." JAHA 2018.;7:e011245

5. Brokowski, C and Adli, M. "CRISPR ethics: moral considerations for a powerful tool." J Mol Biol. 2019;431(1):88-101

6. Bleyer et al. "A randomized trial of vonapanitase (PATENCY-1) to promote radiocephalic fistula patency and use for hemodialysis." J Vasc Surg. 2019;69:507-15

7. Treat-Jacobson et al. "Optimal Exercise Programs for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease. A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association." Circulation. 2019;139:e10–e33

March 2019

1. Markar et al. "A population-based cohort study examining the risk of abdominal cancer after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair." J Vasc Surg. 2019;69(6):1776-1785.e2

2. Schneider et al. "Mortality Not Correlated With Paclitaxel Exposure." J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019.73(20):2550-2563

3. Blay et al. "Early Carotid Endarterectomy after Acute Stroke Yields Excellent Outcomes: An Analysis of the Procedure-Targeted ACS-NSQIP." Ann Vasc Surg. 2019;57:194-200

4. Sun et al. "Association of Overlapping Surgery with Perioperative Outcomes." JAMA. 2019;321(8):762-772

5. Lurie et al. "Compression therapy after invasive treatment of superficial veins of the lower extremities: Clinical practice guidelines of the American Venous Forum, Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Phlebology, Society for Vascular Medicine, and International Union of Phlebology." J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis 2019;7:17-28.

April 2019

1. Samura et al. "Endovascular Aneurysm Repair With Inferior Mesenteric Artery Embolization for Preventing Type II Endoleak. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial." Ann Surg. 2020;271(2):238-244

2. Valerio et al. "Preemptive Treatment of Phantom and Residual Limb Pain with Targeted Muscle Reinnervation at the Time of Major Limb Amputation." J Am Coll Surg 2019;228:217e226

3. Ryer et al. "Outcomes of familial abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative." J Vasc Surg 2019;69:717-27

4. Wagner et al. "Immediate-access grafts provide comparable patency to standard grafts, with fewer reinterventions and catheter-related complications." J Vasc Surg 2019;69:883-9

May 2019

1. Tenorio et al. "Impact of onlay fusion and cone beam computed tomography on radiation exposure and technical assessment of fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair." J Vasc Surg 2019;69:1045-58

2. Mihindu et al. "Patients with moderate to severe strokes (NIHSS score>10) undergoing urgent carotid interventions within 48 hours have worse functional outcomes." J Vasc Surg 2019;69:1471-81

3. Keyhani et al. "Risk Prediction Tools to Improve Patient Selection for Carotid Endarterectomy Among Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis." JAMA Surg. 2019;154(4):336-344

4. Comerata et al. "Endovascular Thrombus Removal for Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis. Analysis From a Stratified Multicenter Randomized Trial." Circulation. 2019; 139(9):1162-1173

5. Clement et al. "Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Plasticity and Autophagy in Dissecting Aortic Aneurysms." Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2019;39:1149-1159

September 2017

1. Kakkos et al.  "Endarterectomy achieves lower stroke and death rates compared with stenting in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis." J Vasc Surg. 2017;66:607-617

2. Darling et al.  "Results for primary bypass versus primary angioplasty/stent for lower extremity chronic limb-threatening ischemia." J Vasc Surg. 2017;66:466-475

3. Villard et al. "The composition of collagen in the aneurysm wall of men and women." J Vasc Surg. 2017;66:579-85

4. Marston et al. "Incidence of venous leg ulcer healing and recurrence after treatment with endovenous laser ablation."  J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis. 2017;5:525-532

5.  Gibson et al. "Clinical presentation of women with pelvic source varicose veins in the perineum as a first step in the development of a disease-specific patient assessment tool." J Vasc  Surg: Venous and Lym Dis. 2017;5:493-499

October 2017

1. Mehaffey et al. "Lower extremity bypass for critical limb ischemia decreases major adverse limb events with equivalent cardiac risk compared with endovascular intervention." J Vasc Surg. 2017;66:1109-16

2. Sridharan et al. "Cost-effectiveness analysis of drug-coated therapies in the superficial femoral artery." 2018;67(1):343-352 

3. Branco et al. "Increasing use of endovascular therapy in pediatric arterial trauma." J Vasc Surg 2017;66:1175-83

4. Zettervall et al. "Renal complications after EVAR with suprarenal versus infrarenal fixation among all users and routine users." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2017;54:287e293

5. Guo et al. "Outcomes of thoracic endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection with multichanneled morphology." J Vasc Surg 2017;66:1007-17

November 2017

1.  Schaik et al. "Long-term survival and secondary procedures after open or endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2017;66:1379-89

2. Anand et al. "Rivaroxaban with or without aspirin in patients with stable peripheral or carotid artery disease: an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (COMPASS)." Lancet. 2018;391(10117):219-229

3. Haller et al. "Intraluminal thrombus is associated with early rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67(4);1051-58

4. Hughson et al. "Heart in space: effect of the extraterrestrial environment on the cardiovascular system." Nature Review Cardiology. 2018;15(3):167-180

5. Whelton et al. "2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults." Hypertension. 2018;71(6): e13-e115

6. Whelton et al. "The 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline for High Blood Pressure." JAMA 2017;318(21):2073-3074

January 2018

1. Schwartz et al. "Predictors of late aortic intervention in patients with medically treated type B aortic dissection." J Vasc Surg.  2018;67:78-84

2. Lear et al. "Surgeons’ Perceptions of the Causes of Preventable Harm in Arterial Surgery: A Mixed-Methods Study." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg.. 2017;54,:778e786

3. Catapano et al. "Atherogenic lipoproteins as treatment targets." Nature Reviews Cardiology. 2018;15(2):75-76.  

4. Casana et al. "Safety and Efficacy of the New Micromesh-Covered Stent CGuard in Patients Undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting: Early Experience From a Single Centre." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2017;54: 681e687

5. Nogueira et al. "Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours after Stroke with a Mismatch between Deficit and Infarct." NEJM. 2018;378(1):11-21

February 2018

1. Lawson et al. "Prospective comparative cohort study evaluating incompetent great saphenous vein closure using radiofrequency-powered segmental ablation of 1470-nm endovenous laser ablation with radial-tip fibers (Varico-2 study)." J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lym Dis. 2018;6(1):31-40

2. Chaikof et al. "The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67(1):2-77.e2

3. Tian et al. "A reproducible swine model of proximal descending thoracic aortic aneurysm created with intra-adventitial application of elastase." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67(1):300-308

4. Zaiem et al. "A systematic review of surveillance after endovascular aortic repair." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67:320-331

5. Dielman et al. "Factors associated with increases in US health care spending." JAMA. 2017;318(17):1668-1678

March 2018

1. Newton et al. "Sarcopenia predicts poor long-term survival in patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67:453-9

2. Wallace et al. "The Use of Smart Phone Thermal Imaging for Assessment of Peripheral Perfusion in Vascular Patients." Ann Vasc Surg. 2018; 47: 157–161

3. Oresanya et al. "Systematic review and meta-analysis of high-pressure intermittent limb compression for the treatment of intermittent claudication." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67:620-8

4. Mehaffey et al. "National Utilization and Outcomes of Redo Lower Extremity Bypass versus Endovascular Intervention after a Previous Failed Bypass." Ann Vasc Surg. 2018; 47: 18–23

5. Levy et al. "Reversal agents for non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants." Nature Reviews Cardiology. 2018;15(5):273-281

April 2018

1. Sartipy et al. "Ten Year Mortality in Different Peripheral Arterial Disease Stages: A Population Based Observational Study on Outcome." Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2018;55:529-536

2. Uchida et al. "The oral administration of clarithromycin prevents the progression and rupture of aortic aneurysm." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68(6):82S-92S

3. Meyer et al. "Outcomes of dialysis patients with critical limb ischemia after revascularization compared with patients with normal renal function." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68(3):822-829

4. Tinella et al. "A propensity matched comparison of fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair and open surgical repair of pararenal and paravisceral aortic aneurysms." J Vasc Surg. 2018;68(3):659-668

5. Puelacher et al. "Perioperative myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery." Circulation. 2018;137:1221-1232

May 2018

1. Muhs et al. "Matched cohort comparison of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with and without EndoAnchors." J Vasc Surg 2018;67:1699-707

2. Randall and Welser. "The irreproducibility crisis of modern science." National Association of Scholars. April 2018. 

3. Doderer et al. "Adventitial adipogenic degeneration is an unidentified contributor to aortic wall weakening in the abdominal aortic aneurysm." J Vasc Surg. 2018;67:1891-901

4. Baker, M. "Is there a reproducibility crisis?" Nature. 2016;533:452-454

5. Goodman et al. "What does research reproducibility mean?" Sci Transl Med. 2016;8(341):341ps12