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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Predictors of percutaneous access-related complications in aortic endovascular procedures: 'real-world' insights and a comparison to open access	24
Recurrences and bleeding during extended treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism: results of the international, prospective, observational WHITE study	23
Outcomes of a pilot abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in a population of Central Greece	23
Management of arterial hypertension in patients with peripheral arterial disease	16
Association of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio to overall mortality after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair	15
Open vascular surgery training in the endovascular era: 5-year experience with cadaver laboratory	13
Technical considerations for reconstruction of extracranial carotid artery redundancy concurrent with endarterectomy	12
Mills valvulotome reduces distal vein injuries and improves follow-up freedom from restenosis in patients undergoing infrainguinal in-situ saphenous vein bypass	11
Ultrasonographic hemodynamical and epidemiological factors in advancement of clinical manifestations in primary varicose veins	10
Impact of nutritional and inflammatory status in patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia	10
Health-related Quality of Life after a one-year follow-up of patients undergoing endovascular leg revascularization	10
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
The impact of intraoperative Fogarty balloon dilation on arteriovenous fistula success: clinical and functional outcomes	8
Could prior endovascular interventions affect the results of lower extremity below the knee autologous vein bypasses?	8
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "lead management". Part 1	8
Midterm results after FEVAR and open surgery for infrarenal aortic aneurysms with short proximal necks: systematic review with meta-analysis of comparative studies	8
UEMS Training Requirements for Angiology/Vascular Medicine: European Standards of Postgraduate Medical Specialist Training (2022 Updated Version)	7
Comparative performance of three comorbidity scores in predicting survival after the elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms	7
Building evidence for diagnosis of lipedema: using a classification and regression tree (CART) algorithm to differentiate lipedema from lymphedema patients	6
Carotid artery stenting in patients with chronic internal carotid artery occlusion	6
Aorto-iliac and infrainguinal artery occlusive disease: different revascularization options according to the critical limb threatening ischemia category	6
Ilio-femoral calcium score may assist Glasgow Aneurysm Score prediction of long-term survival of low-risk patients after infrarenal EVAR	6
Empty vein ablation innovative technique for chronic venous disease treatment: proof of concept and ex-vivo analysis	6
Pharmacological treatment for chronic venous disease: an umbrella review of systematic reviews	6

Glycocalyx disruption, endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling as underlying mechanisms and treatment targets of chronic venous disease	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	5
Non-communicable diseases and the International Union of Angiology challenge	5
Adjustable compression wraps: stretch, interface pressures and static stiffness indices	5
Urgent management of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis: a critical review of the literature	5
Impact of shaggy aorta on intraoperative cerebral embolism during carotid artery stenting	5
Health-related quality of life outcomes and hospitalization length of stay after micro-fragmented autologous adipose tissue injection in minor amputations for diabetic foot ulceration (MiFrAADiF Trial	5
Preoperative geriatric assessment, a promising tool to improve outcomes in aortic pathology interventions	4
Prognostic value of serum albumin to creatinine ratio in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting	4
Telangiectasia diameter in response to thermal stimulus: experimental data and possible clinical applications	4
Outcomes of popliteal artery aneurysms treated by ligation and in-situ saphenous vein bypass	4
Usefulness of red cell distribution width to predict mortality in patients undergoing endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms	4
Proper technique of lower extremity pulse examination: a lost art	4
Management of chronic venous disease in general practice: a cross-sectional study of first line care in Belgium	4
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk based on SCORE algorithms and reclassification based on preclinical atherosclerotic plaques	4
Factors associated with difficulty in stenting the chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction	4
European training requirements in vascular surgery	4
TEVAR for aortic arch lesions combining physician-modified endograft and in-situ fenestration	4
Circumferential degree of tibial artery calcification is associated with infrapopliteal endovascular revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia	4
Systematic literature review and expert meeting report on health-related quality of life in chronic venous disease	4
Duplex ultrasound as a reliable alternative to CT angiography for treatment planning of peripheral artery disease	4
The CHIVA strategy applied to large-diameter saphenous veins	4
Contemporary open surgical approaches for the management of carotid stenosis: a comprehensive review	4
Prognostic value of body composition parameters by computed tomography in patients with lower extremity arterial disease: a single-center retrospective-prospective analysis	4
The role of vasa vasorum in carotid stenosis	4
The rising utilization and associated outcomes of transcarotid arterial revascularization	4
Prescription versus over-the-counter venotonics: HPLC-DAD and static digestive model simulation comparison	4
Diagnostic criteria for Buerger's disease: International Consensus of VAS - European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine	4
Medical treatment versus endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis	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
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
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
Implications of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture at a lower diameter than the recommended threshold for AAA repair	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
Cardiovascular disease risk categories based on SCORE algorithms and age: reclassification based on number of carotid and common femoral bifurcations with plaque	3
Endovascular aneurysm repair under local anesthesia through bilateral percutaneous femoral access is a safe strategy to improve early outcomes and reduce hospital stay	3
Incidence and risk factors of postimplantation syndrome after elective endovascular aortic aneurysm repair	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
Predictors and outcomes of deep venous thrombosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke: results from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance	3
Lower extremity arterial disease perspective: IUA consensus document on "LEAD management". Part 2	3
International Union of Angiology Position Statement on no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia	3
Integrated anatomic and hemodynamic classification for primary superficial venous disease: results from an expert survey	3
Dyslipidemia and lower extremity arterial disease	3
Association of preoperative pulse wave velocity to aneurysm sac shrinkage after endovascular aneurysm repair	3
Six-month effects of supervised exercise on walking ability and health-related factors in peripheral arterial disease: a pilot study	3
Morphological study of incompetent saphenous veins: apoptosis and ultrastructural changes of smooth muscle cells	3
Prevalence of common origin of the innominate and left carotid artery or bovine arch configuration in patients with blunt aortic injury	3
Defining the awake baseline blood pressure in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy	3
Readability of patient educational materials in venous thrombosis: analysis of the 2021 ESVS guidelines and comparison with other medical societies information	3

Five-factors Modified Frailty Index role as predictors of outcomes after proximal abdominal aortic aneurysms