FloTrac: reading the numbers at the bedside
FloTrac uses the arterial pressure waveform to estimate blood flow. On a HemoSphere monitor it updates stroke volume (SV), stroke volume variation (SVV), cardiac output (CO), mean arterial pressure...
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Rethinking Thresholds for AAA Repair in Men: A Call for Evidence-Based Change
In an editorial titled “Third Time’s the Charm: It’s Time to Raise the Threshold for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Men!” published in the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascula...
Comparing Skin Closure Techniques in Groin Vascular Surgery: Insights from a Finnish RCT
A recent randomized controlled trial published in the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2025) evaluated the impact of skin closure methods—metal staples versus intradermal sutu...
Exploring Life After Ruptured AAA Repair: A Five-Year Perspective
This multicentre retrospective cohort study offers a rare long-term perspective on patient outcomes following emergency repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) via either endovascular ...
TEVAR for Blunt Aortic Trauma: A 20-Year Study Reveals Key Insights
Why This Study Matters Blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is a life-threatening condition often seen in high-impact accidents. While thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has replaced open ...
Understanding the New ESVS Recommendation Grading System
The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has introduced a revised grading system in its Clinical Practice Guidelines, aiming to enhance clarity and consistency in clinical decision-making. ...