OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Angiology is 3. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Recurrences and bleeding during extended treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism: results of the international, prospective, observational WHITE study	56
Long-term outcomes after treatment of femoro-popliteal disease with Zilver PTX: a multicenter real-world study	20
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	15
Mills valvulotome reduces distal vein injuries and improves follow-up freedom from restenosis in patients undergoing infrainguinal in-situ saphenous vein bypass	11
Management of arterial hypertension in patients with peripheral arterial disease	11
Systematic review of contemporary outcomes for medical management of symptomatic patients with moderate to severe carotid stenosis	11
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
Midterm results after FEVAR and open surgery for infrarenal aortic aneurysms with short proximal necks: systematic review with meta-analysis of comparative studies	9
The impact of intraoperative Fogarty balloon dilation on arteriovenous fistula success: clinical and functional outcomes	9
Comparative performance of three comorbidity scores in predicting survival after the elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms	7
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "lead management". Part 1	7
Vascular plug in the treatment of high-flow type I endoleak after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm	7
Latest vascular devices surveillance news: an overview	7
Urgent management of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis: a critical review of the literature	7
Empty vein ablation innovative technique for chronic venous disease treatment: proof of concept and ex-vivo analysis	7
Building evidence for diagnosis of lipedema: using a classification and regression tree (CART) algorithm to differentiate lipedema from lymphedema patients	7
TEVAR for aortic arch lesions combining physician-modified endograft and in-situ fenestration	6
Aorto-iliac and infrainguinal artery occlusive disease: different revascularization options according to the critical limb threatening ischemia category	6
Adjustable compression wraps: stretch, interface pressures and static stiffness indices	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
Impact of shaggy aorta on intraoperative cerebral embolism during carotid artery stenting	6
Glycocalyx disruption, endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling as underlying mechanisms and treatment targets of chronic venous disease	6
Same-day discharge following endovascular peripheral interventions	5

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk based on SCORE algorithms and reclassification based on preclinical atherosclerotic plaques	5
Contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid stenosis: a comprehensive review	5
Effect of smoking cessation on abdominal aortic aneurysm growth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	5
Prognostic value of body composition parameters by computed tomography in patients with lower extremity arterial disease: a single-center retrospective-prospective analysis	5
Prognostic value of serum albumin to creatinine ratio in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting	5
Prescription versus over-the-counter venotonics: HPLC-DAD and static digestive model simulation comparison	5
Histopathological evaluation of lower limb reticular veins treated with Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser: a prospective cohort pilot study	5
Factors associated with difficulty in stenting the chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction	5
The role of vasa vasorum in carotid stenosis	5
Safety and effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic high-risk mild extracranial carotid stenosis: preliminary results from an Italian multicentric study	4
The rising utilization and associated outcomes of transcarotid arterial revascularization	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
Systematic literature review and expert meeting report on health-related quality of life in chronic venous disease	4
Diagnostic criteria for Buerger's disease: International Consensus of VAS - European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine	4
Proper technique of lower extremity pulse examination: a lost art	4
Morphological study of incompetent saphenous veins: apoptosis and ultrastructural changes of smooth muscle cells	4
Automated three-dimensional ultrasound surveillance after endovascular aortic repair	4
Circumferential degree of tibial artery calcification is associated with infrapopliteal endovascular revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia	4
Lower extremity arterial disease and alcohol consumption	4
Cardiovascular disease risk categories based on SCORE algorithms and age: reclassification based on number of carotid and common femoral bifurcations with plaque	3
Effects of information platform-based nursing management on patients with venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Implications of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture at a lower diameter than the recommended threshold for AAA repair	3
Dyslipidemia and lower extremity arterial disease	3
Characteristics and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty treatment outcomes of superior vena cava obstruction in patients undergoing hemodialysis	3
A 5-year evaluation of the GORE-TEX® Vascular Graft performance in patients undergoing treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms	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
Predictors and outcomes of deep venous thrombosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke: results from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance	3
Medical treatment versus endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis	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
Effect of stent shape in areas of high compression on patency rates after venous recanalization in patients with chronic venous obstruction	3
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	3
Decision to delivery: do vascular MDT discussions achieve their intended clinical targets?	3
Diet and exercise in relation to lower extremity artery disease	3
Endotension following endovascular aortic repair: systematic review and meta-analysis on occurrence rate, treatment approaches and outcomes	3
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis after varicose vein thermal ablation in Spain: a national survey	3
How to reach optimal cardiovascular risk profile in carotid artery stenosis	3
Five-factors Modified Frailty Index role as predictors of outcomes after proximal abdominal aortic aneurysms	3
Six-month effects of supervised exercise on walking ability and health-related factors in peripheral arterial disease: a pilot study	3
Radiology or histopathology: the misdiagnosis of benign and malignant tumors as vascular anomalies	3