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Papers

(The median citation count of International Angiology is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Recurrences and bleeding during extended treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism: results of the international, prospective, observational WHITE study	47
Long-term outcomes after treatment of femoro-popliteal disease with Zilver PTX: a multicenter real-world study	18
Management of arterial hypertension in patients with peripheral arterial disease	15
Technical considerations for reconstruction of extracranial carotid artery redundancy concurrent with endarterectomy	15
Outcomes of a pilot abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in a population of Central Greece	14
Systematic review of contemporary outcomes for medical management of symptomatic patients with moderate to severe carotid stenosis	12
Mills valvulotome reduces distal vein injuries and improves follow-up freedom from restenosis in patients undergoing infrainguinal in-situ saphenous vein bypass	12
Links between macrophages in perivascular adipose tissue and arterial wall: a role in atherosclerosis initiation?	10
Exploring the link between post-thrombotic syndrome and depression: a narrative review on current evidence	9
Empty vein ablation innovative technique for chronic venous disease treatment: proof of concept and ex-vivo analysis	9
UEMS Training Requirements for Angiology/Vascular Medicine: European Standards of Postgraduate Medical Specialist Training (2022 Updated Version)	8
Vascular plug in the treatment of high-flow type I endoleak after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm	8
The impact of intraoperative Fogarty balloon dilation on arteriovenous fistula success: clinical and functional outcomes	8
Comparative performance of three comorbidity scores in predicting survival after the elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms	7
Aorto-iliac and infrainguinal artery occlusive disease: different revascularization options according to the critical limb threatening ischemia category	7
Midterm results after FEVAR and open surgery for infrarenal aortic aneurysms with short proximal necks: systematic review with meta-analysis of comparative studies	7
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "lead management". Part 1	7
Ilio-femoral calcium score may assist Glasgow Aneurysm Score prediction of long-term survival of low-risk patients after infrarenal EVAR	7
Impact of shaggy aorta on intraoperative cerebral embolism during carotid artery stenting	6
Interventions for the treatment of recurrent varicose vein disease arising from the saphenofemoral junction or the great saphenous vein: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Urgent management of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis: a critical review of the literature	6
Adjustable compression wraps: stretch, interface pressures and static stiffness indices	6
Non-communicable diseases and the International Union of Angiology challenge	6
Building evidence for diagnosis of lipedema: using a classification and regression tree (CART) algorithm to differentiate lipedema from lymphedema patients	6
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk based on SCORE algorithms and reclassification based on preclinical atherosclerotic plaques	6

Glycocalyx disruption, endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling as underlying mechanisms and treatment targets of chronic venous disease	6
Pharmacological treatment for chronic venous disease: an umbrella review of systematic reviews	6
Contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid stenosis: a comprehensive review	5
Factors associated with difficulty in stenting the chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction	5
Prognostic value of body composition parameters by computed tomography in patients with lower extremity arterial disease: a single-center retrospective-prospective analysis	5
TEVAR for aortic arch lesions combining physician-modified endograft and in-situ fenestration	5
The role of vasa vasorum in carotid stenosis	5
Prognostic value of serum albumin to creatinine ratio in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting	5
The CHIVA strategy applied to large-diameter saphenous veins	5
Prescription versus over-the-counter venotonics: HPLC-DAD and static digestive model simulation comparison	5
The rising utilization and associated outcomes of transcarotid arterial revascularization	4
Diagnostic criteria for Buerger's disease: International Consensus of VAS - European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine	4
Morphological study of incompetent saphenous veins: apoptosis and ultrastructural changes of smooth muscle cells	4
Prognostic significance of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis in patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism regarding the European Society of Cardiology mortality risk model	4
Circumferential degree of tibial artery calcification is associated with infrapopliteal endovascular revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia	4
Proper technique of lower extremity pulse examination: a lost art	4
Endovascular aneurysm repair under local anesthesia through bilateral percutaneous femoral access is a safe strategy to improve early outcomes and reduce hospital stay	4
A 5-year evaluation of the GORE-TEX® Vascular Graft performance in patients undergoing treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms	4
Systematic literature review and expert meeting report on health-related quality of life in chronic venous disease	4
Management of chronic venous disease in general practice: a cross-sectional study of first line care in Belgium	4
Same-day discharge following endovascular peripheral interventions	4
Six-month effects of supervised exercise on walking ability and health-related factors in peripheral arterial disease: a pilot study	4
The comparison of graduated compression stockings of different length and pressure gradients combined with ankle pump movement on femoral vein blood velocity: a pilot study	4
Aorto caval fistulas	3
Enhancing identification and treatment of patients with concomitant chronic venous insufficiency and diabetes mellitus. A modified Delphi study from the CODAC (ChrOnic venous disease and Diabetes Advi	3
Cardiovascular disease risk categories based on SCORE algorithms and age: reclassification based on number of carotid and common femoral bifurcations with plaque	3
A prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing endovenous laser ablation, using a 1470 nm diode laser in combination with a Tulip-TipTM fiber versus radiofrequency (Closure FAST™ VNUS®)	3
Caseload or endovascular aortic repair is not associated with a change in 90-day mortality after surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in Sweden	3
International Union of Angiology Position Statement on no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia	3
Effectiveness and tolerability of venoactive drugs combined with compression therapy in the treatment of chronic venous disease CEAP class C6: a prospective, observational study	3
How to reach optimal cardiovascular risk profile in carotid artery stenosis	3
Medical treatment versus endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Diet and exercise in relation to lower extremity artery disease	3
Incidence and risk factors of postimplantation syndrome after elective endovascular aortic aneurysm repair	3
Integrated anatomic and hemodynamic classification for primary superficial venous disease: results from an expert survey	3
Risk factors and adverse events related to supra- and infra-renal aortic dilation at twelve months after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair	3
Paclitaxel in real-life data is not associated with reduced survival but has limited benefit in preventing amputation	3
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "LEAD management". Part 2	3
Implications of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture at a lower diameter than the recommended threshold for AAA repair	3
Endotension following endovascular aortic repair: systematic review and meta-analysis on occurrence rate, treatment approaches and outcomes	3
Predictors and outcomes of deep venous thrombosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke: results from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance	3
Five-factors Modified Frailty Index role as predictors of outcomes after proximal abdominal aortic aneurysms	3
Dyslipidemia and lower extremity arterial disease	3
Effect of stent shape in areas of high compression on patency rates after venous recanalization in patients with chronic venous obstruction	3
Characteristics and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty treatment outcomes of superior vena cava obstruction in patients undergoing hemodialysis	3
Female sex and outcomes of symptomatic carotid stenosis revascularization	2
The impact of dermatoscopy on the pretreatment assessment of lower limbs telangiectasias: a prospective study	2
Randomized controlled trial on occupational graduated compression clinical and cost-effectiveness	2
Routinely ultrasound surveillance improves outcome after endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease: propensity-matched comparisons of clinical outcomes after ultrasound or clinical-hemodyn	2
Systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence, indications, and outcomes of early open conversions after EVAR for abdominal aortic aneurysms	2

Ankle Brachial Index is a strong predictor of mortality in hypertensive patients: results of a five-year follow-up study	2
Portal vein dilation in Klippel-Trenaunay and CLOVES syndromes	2
Transformational features of the vein wall during a long-term period of endovenous laser ablation using 1910 nm laser radiation. Results of in-vivo experiments	2
Mechanical characteristics of venous stents to overcome challenges of venous outflow obstruction	2
Comparison of pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis and catheter-directed thrombolysis for treating thrombotic or embolic arterial occlusion of the lower limb	2
The correlation between Caprini score and the risk of venous thromboembolism after varicose vein surgery	2
The characteristics of arterial risk factors and ankle-brachial index in patients with lower extremity chronic venous diseases: results from the BEST study	2
Prevention and management of venous thromboembolism. International Consensus Statement. Guidelines according to scientific evidence	2
Mini-skin longitudinal incision versus traditional longitudinal incision for carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid artery stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Effect of hemodynamic suppression on cognitive function in patients after carotid artery stenting	2
Medium-term results of stenting with Hunter's canal fasciotomy for long femoropopliteal occlusions	2
Safety of adjuvant open axillary access during complex thoracoabdominal aortic endovascular procedures	2
Significance of perioperative intrasac pressure in sac shrinkage after endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair	2
Effects of long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser on telangiectasias and reticular veins: a human in-vivo histological study	2
Comparing arm-ergometry and treadmill exercise training on cardiovascular risk factors in peripheral artery disease: secondary analysis of the ARMEX trial	2
Hemodynamics in carotid artery stenosis	2
Conversion to carotid artery stenting after neurological intolerance at cross-clamping during carotid endarterectomy: is it a safe option?	2
International Union of Angiology consensus document on vascular compression syndromes	2
Endoleak following endovascular repair of popliteal artery aneurysm: clinical outcome and contrast-enhanced ultrasound detection	2
Empty vein ablation (EVA) technique: an in-vivo animal model to assess the effects of sclerosing agent concentration and wall contact time on intima and media tunicae structure	2
Abdominal aortic aneurysm growth rates are not correlated to body surface area in screened men	1
The future in the management of patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis	1
Early experience of thalidomide therapy for high-grade peripheral and facial arteriovenous malformations	1
Outcomes of carotid revascularization procedures in symptomatic patients according to preoperative symptoms, timing from symptoms, and modified Rankin Scale Score	1
Target vein volume and sclerotherapy outcomes: all a pre-injection issue?	1
Risk factors related to venous thromboembolism in pregnant women: a meta-analysis	1
Comparison of angiography and ultrasound for femoropopliteal angioplasty: decision-making and 12-month outcomes	1
Performance of the Prevalence of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Risk Score in the cohort of the Cyprus Epidemiological Study on Atherosclerosis	1
The role of transcarotid artery revascularization in symptomatic carotid stenosis	1
Preoperative risk factors for acute compartment syndrome in non-traumatic acute lower limb ischemia	1
A multicenter retrospective analysis of the clinical outcome following endovascular treatment of extremity arteriovenous malformation	1
Renal perfusion in complex abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair: a scoping review	1
Use of microcirculatory parameters to evaluate foam sclerotherapy treatment of superficial chronic venous disease, associated or not with venotonic drug: randomized, double-blind trial	1
International Union of Angiology Position Statement on perioperative drug and hemostasis management in vascular surgery	1
Clinical risk factors and features on computed tomography angiography in high-risk carotid artery plaque in patients with type 2 diabetes	1
Guidelines for Vascular Anomalies by the Italian Society for the study of Vascular Anomalies (SISAV)	1
Screening for asymptomatic carotid stenosis: routine or selective?	1
One-year volume growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms measured by extended field-of-view ultrasound	1
Chemothromboprophylaxis in varicose vein surgery: a systematic review	1
5G-based robot-assisted remote ultrasound in vascular disease: a new era is coming!	1
Global Limb Anatomic Staging System Score correlates with the clinical outcomes in chronic limb threatening ischemia patients	1
A new cycle for the International Angiology Journal	1
Multi-specialty recommendations for the appropriate and affordable lower limb vein-lymphatic disorders management	1
A review of clinical efficacy, safety, and quality of life of ClosureFast™ radiofrequency ablation of saphenous vein insufficiency	1
Real-world outcomes of Cook Zilver PTX in femoro-popliteal district from multicenter experience	1
Efficacy and safety of embolo-sclerotherapy of arteriovenous malformations with foam sodium tetradecyl sulphate	1
Efficacy of dual therapy with Aspirin and rivaroxaban in symptomatic peripheral artery disease: the DOLOMITI experience	1
Narrative review on the management of post-thrombotic syndrome: approaching the emerging technologies	1
An algorithmic approach to patient-specific treatment: medical management, carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery stenting and transcarotid artery revascularization	1
Reintervention rate after infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair is lower for open than endovascular repair with aneurysm sac shrinkage: a fifteen-year study	1
The rheolytic thrombectomy AngioJet™ is a safe and technically feasible method for treating acute and sub-acute occluding lesions in the visceral arteries	1
Intraoperative predictors of in-hospital mortality after open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms	1
The use of a novel short dilator tip on the distal bifurcated component during fenestrated aortic repair to avoid reno-visceral bridging stents	1
The impact of the pandemic for COVID-negative vascular patients: analysis from the Italian epicenter	1
The First Latin American Consensus on Superficial and Perforating Venous Mapping	1
The incidence and clinical impact of thrombotic events in hospitalized COVID-2019 illness	1