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Exploring the awareness of artificial intelligence among vascular surgeons in the Middle East

Yalnaz Mohasin, MB, BCh, BaO; Ali Mohamed Omar Mohamed, MB, BCh; Jamal Hashem, MB, BCh, BaO dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming health care, with significant potential to enhance diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. In vascular surgery, AI/ML has demonstrated promise not only in predicting outcomes and aiding imaging diagnostics but also in…

Quality of life among patients with carotid body tumors in a retrospective matched-pair observational study

Hoda Alimohamad, MD; Wienand A. Omta, MSc, PhD; Maaike Verheij, BSc dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: The quality of life (QoL) in patients with head and neck paragangliomas, including carotid body tumors (CBTs), is known to be reduced. Currently, there are only a few studies performed on the QoL among patients diagnosed with CBTs during follow-up and after surgery. Objective: This…

Aortic remodeling predicts long-term survival and freedom from reintervention after thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection including residual type A dissection

Sadanari Sawaki, MD, PhD; Mika Kumagai, MA; Kazuki Nomura, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: The optimal timing for thoracic endovascular aortic repair in chronic type B aortic dissection is controversial, largely because the long-term impact of aortic remodeling on clinical outcomes remains unclear. This study investigates the prognostic value of aortic remodeling and…

Biopsychosocial predictors of long-term major amputation following peripheral vascular intervention in chronic limb-threatening ischemia using a machine learning algorithm approach

Golsa Joodi, MD; Gaëlle Romain, PhD; Jacob Cleman, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) remain at high risk of major amputation following revascularization. Although traditional clinical risk factors are well-established, the role of biopsychosocial factors in amputation risk remains unclear. This study aimed to…

RECONSTRUCT study protocol for real-world outcomes of covered endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation using the GORE VIABAHN VBX balloon-expandable endoprosthesis to treat aortoiliac occlusive disease

Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD; Michele Antonello, MD; Hector Novoa dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) is a common manifestation of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and contributes substantially to global morbidity and mortality. Although open surgical repair provides durable outcomes, its risks have led to a shift toward endovascular-first strategies. The covered…

Real-world outcomes of above-knee amputation: Investigating the impact of peripheral arterial disease

Micah Thomas, BS; Aaron Ebeweber, MS; Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Above-knee amputation (AKA), or transfemoral amputation, represents a highly morbid surgical procedure, typically performed in patients with irreversible limb compromise due to peripheral arterial disease, diabetes, trauma, or malignancy. Despite prior declines, U.S. incidence of AKA has…

A meta-analysis of the results of open surgical repair of infrarenal, juxtarenal and type IV thoracoabdominal aneurysms

Eren Çetinel, MD; Andressa Frankowski Dagostin, MD; Rafael Andrade Rego, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: To evaluate the impact of proximal vs infrarenal aortic cross-clamping on perioperative outcomes during open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Methods: Article screening was conducted using the MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality…

Resident perspectives on a vascular surgery operative steps resource with attending preferences

Tiffany R. Bellomo, MD; Claire C. Ferguson, MD; Camila Marmolejo Muriel, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: The field of vascular surgery is rapidly expanding, requiring residents to acquire more knowledge and skill during a finite training period. These challenges highlight the need for resources that ensure trainees maximize learning from every case. The vascular operative steps resource…

Optimizing predictive performance without sacrificing explainability: Comparing logistic regression and ensemble decision trees for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair outcomes

Brian B. Jeon, PhD; Aakash K. Kottakota, BS; Katherine E. Kerr, BS dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an irreversible dilation of the terminal aorta, posing significant rupture risks. Current guidelines for surgical intervention rely on aneurysm diameter thresholds (5.0 cm for women, 5.5 cm for men). However, ruptures frequently occur below these…

Artificial intelligence assessment of the jugular venous pulse from ultrasound high-resolution B-mode clips: A proof of concept

Paolo Zamboni, MD; Anselmo Pagani, MSc; Giulia Baldazzi, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: The jugular venous pulse (JVP) is a pivotal clinical parameter that currently can only be invasively measured through jugular catheterization and subsequent central venous pressure measurement. The ultrasound B-mode clip of the internal jugular vein cross-sectional area modifications…

A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk of stroke within 48 hours after an index symptomatic carotid event

Rodolfo Pini, MD, PhD, FEBVS; Gianluca Faggioli, MD; Marcello Lodato, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for symptomatic carotid artery stenosis treatment is recommended within the first 2 weeks from index event. Despite this indication for treatment being well-accepted and demonstrated appropriate for the reduction of stroke recurrence, the treatment in the…

The business of vascular surgery

Krishna Jain, MD, FACS

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

The clinical and financial impact of establishing an office-based vein center within an academic medical system

Yancheng Dai, MD; Dejah R. Judelson, MD; Douglas W. Jones, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Minimally invasive venous treatments and declining professional reimbursement have shifted superficial venous care from hospitals to office-based practices. This study evaluated the clinical and financial impact of establishing a freestanding, office-based vein center (VC), within an…

Paclitaxel-based devices in subintimal versus intraluminal angioplasty for chronic total occlusion of the femoropopliteal artery

Taro Kimura, MD; Toshitaka Okabe, MD, PhD; Hirotoshi Sato, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the femoropopliteal artery lesion is a common manifestation of symptomatic lower limb atherosclerosis. However, femoropopliteal chronic total occlusion (FP-CTO) lesions remain a major challenge in endovascular treatment (EVT). Although drug-coated…

The detrimental effects of endovascular aneurysm repair on aortic compliance

Dimitrios Vlastos, MD, PGCert, PhD; Athanasios Saratzis, MD, PhD; Stefan Klimach, MBBS, NSc, PGCert dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) constitutes the cornerstone of contemporary abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treatment, owing to superior short-term outcomes in comparison with open surgical repair (OSR). However, this difference is offset by unfavorable long-term outcomes. EVAR may…

Impact of simple renal cysts on sac shrinkage after endovascular aortic repair

Annelies Laerte, MD; Annouschka Laenen, PhD; Hozan Mufty, MD, PhD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Related to a shared pathophysiological mechanism between abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and simple renal cyst (SRC) formation, patients with or without combined SRCs and AAA might have a different pattern of sac shrinkage after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Patients with sac…

Improved maturation of two-stage over single-stage basilic vein transposition for first-time hemodialysis access creation: A multilevel model

Max Zhu, MD; Joel Kruger, MD; Joshua T. Geiger, MD, MS dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: Successful brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula (BBAVF) creation can be performed in single or two stages, with evidence supporting either approach. Although surgeon and practice pattern often influence surgical approach, little is known about the role of practice patterns in maturation…

Design of the RadFree randomized controlled study comparing LumiGuide, powered by Fiber Optic RealShape Technology, with conventional fluoroscopy guidance in fenestrated endovascular aortic repair

Andres Schanzer, MD; Darren B. Schneider, MD; Carlos Timaran, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective: To evaluate whether the use of LumiGuide, a novel real-time three-dimensional navigation system powered by Fiber Optic RealShape technology (Philips), reduces procedure fluoroscopy time compared with conventional fluoroscopic guidance during fenestrated endovascular aortic repair…

Analysis of physician-modified endograft utilization using online databases and social media

Rob Tatum, MD; Michael Nooromid, MD; Paul DiMuzio, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: To characterize the present landscape of physician-modified endograft (PMEG) use and the impact of an institution's investigational device exemption (IDE) status on endograft use by analyzing publication trends and social media coverage. Methods: We used the social media platform X and…

A systematic review and meta-analysis of intraoperative intravenous unfractionated heparin bolus in autogenous arteriovenous access surgery

Animesh Singla, FRACS (Vasc); Kajanan Parameshwaran, MD; Juanita Noeline Chui, MD dkk.

JVS-Vascular Insights, Vol. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: There is controversy over the balance of benefit to harm of intravenous (IV) unfractionated heparin (UFH) in the creation of autogenous fistulas. This review aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of intraoperative administration of an IV UFH bolus during creation of autogenous venous…