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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Recurrences and bleeding during extended treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism: results of the international, prospective, observational WHITE study	48
Long-term outcomes after treatment of femoro-popliteal disease with Zilver PTX: a multicenter real-world study	18
Outcomes of a pilot abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in a population of Central Greece	15
Technical considerations for reconstruction of extracranial carotid artery redundancy concurrent with endarterectomy	15
Management of arterial hypertension in patients with peripheral arterial disease	14
Mills valvulotome reduces distal vein injuries and improves follow-up freedom from restenosis in patients undergoing infrainguinal in-situ saphenous vein bypass	12
Systematic review of contemporary outcomes for medical management of symptomatic patients with moderate to severe carotid stenosis	10
Links between macrophages in perivascular adipose tissue and arterial wall: a role in atherosclerosis initiation?	9
Exploring the link between post-thrombotic syndrome and depression: a narrative review on current evidence	9
The impact of intraoperative Fogarty balloon dilation on arteriovenous fistula success: clinical and functional outcomes	8
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
Midterm results after FEVAR and open surgery for infrarenal aortic aneurysms with short proximal necks: systematic review with meta-analysis of comparative studies	7
Aorto-iliac and infrainguinal artery occlusive disease: different revascularization options according to the critical limb threatening ischemia category	7
Comparative performance of three comorbidity scores in predicting survival after the elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms	7
Latest vascular devices surveillance news: an overview	7
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "lead management". Part 1	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	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
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
Ilio-femoral calcium score may assist Glasgow Aneurysm Score prediction of long-term survival of low-risk patients after infrarenal EVAR	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
Impact of shaggy aorta on intraoperative cerebral embolism during carotid artery stenting	6
Factors associated with difficulty in stenting the chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction	5
The role of vasa vasorum in carotid stenosis	5
The CHIVA strategy applied to large-diameter saphenous veins	5
Prognostic value of serum albumin to creatinine ratio in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting	5
Histopathological evaluation of lower limb reticular veins treated with Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser: a prospective cohort pilot study	5
TEVAR for aortic arch lesions combining physician-modified endograft and in-situ fenestration	5
Contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid stenosis: a comprehensive review	5
Prognostic value of body composition parameters by computed tomography in patients with lower extremity arterial disease: a single-center retrospective-prospective analysis	5
Diagnostic criteria for Buerger's disease: International Consensus of VAS - European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine	4
The rising utilization and associated outcomes of transcarotid arterial revascularization	4
Effect of smoking cessation on abdominal aortic aneurysm growth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Circumferential degree of tibial artery calcification is associated with infrapopliteal endovascular revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia	4
Safety and effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic high-risk mild extracranial carotid stenosis: preliminary results from an Italian multicentric study	4
Prescription versus over-the-counter venotonics: HPLC-DAD and static digestive model simulation comparison	4
Proper technique of lower extremity pulse examination: a lost art	4
Systematic literature review and expert meeting report on health-related quality of life in chronic venous disease	4
Morphological study of incompetent saphenous veins: apoptosis and ultrastructural changes of smooth muscle cells	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
Endovascular aneurysm repair under local anesthesia through bilateral percutaneous femoral access is a safe strategy to improve early outcomes and reduce hospital stay	4
Lower extremity arterial disease and alcohol consumption	4
International Union of Angiology Position Statement on no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia	3
Implications of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture at a lower diameter than the recommended threshold for AAA repair	3
Six-month effects of supervised exercise on walking ability and health-related factors in peripheral arterial disease: a pilot study	3
Incidence and risk factors of postimplantation syndrome after elective endovascular aortic aneurysm repair	3
Diet and exercise in relation to lower extremity artery disease	3
Medical treatment versus endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "LEAD management". Part 2	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
Cardiovascular disease risk categories based on SCORE algorithms and age: reclassification based on number of carotid and common femoral bifurcations with plaque	3
Radiology or histopathology: the misdiagnosis of benign and malignant tumors as vascular anomalies	3
A 5-year evaluation of the GORE-TEX® Vascular Graft performance in patients undergoing treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms	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
Integrated anatomic and hemodynamic classification for primary superficial venous disease: results from an expert survey	3
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis after varicose vein thermal ablation in Spain: a national survey	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
Dyslipidemia and lower extremity arterial disease	3
Endotension following endovascular aortic repair: systematic review and meta-analysis on occurrence rate, treatment approaches and outcomes	3
Prognostic significance of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis in patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism regarding the European Society of Cardiology mortality risk model	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
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