Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are the most frequent peripheral aneurysm with a significant morbidity if left untreated. Open surgical technique is still considered the gold standard; however the ...

The popliteal artery is situated behind the knee and conveys blood to the lower leg and foot. An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling in the wall of an artery. Endovascular repair of popliteal aneurysm ...

Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulation problem in which reduced blood flow can lead to complications that jeopardize the limbs, possibly even requiring amputation. Procedures known as ...

First-in-Human and Early Feasibility Studies with a Dual-Frequency IVUS Imaging System for the Assessment of Plaque Vulnerability Through Lipid and Fibrous Cap Characterization Receive the the latest ...

Near the popliteal artery the popliteal vein follows and carries blood from the knee (as well as the thigh and calf muscles) back to the heart. The junction of the anterior tibial vein and posterior ...

THE complications of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta have frequently been discussed, but sudden occlusion has not been included among them. Spontaneous rupture into the retroperitoneal space, 1,2 the ...

Turkish medical firm Invamed announced on Friday that it had developed a "Stena Peripheral Flow Directing Stent" for the treatment of peripheral artery aneurysms. While the causes behind most such ...

The popliteal artery is situated behind the knee and conveys blood to the lower leg and foot. An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling in the wall of an artery. Endovascular repair of popliteal aneurysm ...

Management of PAA requires attention because of the risk of limb loss, limb dysfunction associated with nerve or vein compression, and mortality owing to rupture. Open surgical techniques have been ...