2.1. 1. Epidemiology and burden of the disease. The annual incidence of first episode of
symptomatic DVT in the adult population ranges from 50 to 100 per 100 000 population, with the …

Background It is generally assumed by practitioners and guideline authors that combined
modalities (methods of treatment) are more effective than single modalities in preventing …

Background Minimally invasive techniques to treat great saphenous varicose veins include
ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and …

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects 4% to 12% of people aged 55 to 70
years and 20% of people over 70 years. The most common complaint is intermittent …

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects between 4% and 12% of people aged
55 to 70 years, and 20% of people over 70 years. A common complaint is intermittent …

Background Annual foot risk assessment of people with diabetes is recommended in national
and international clinical guidelines. At present, these are consensus based and use only …

Background During aortic aneurysm surgery, cross‐clamping can lead to inadequate blood
supply to the spinal cord resulting in neurological deficit. Cerebrospinal fluid drainage (CSFD…

Background Minimally invasive techniques to treat great saphenous varicose veins include
ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy (USGFS), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Our hypothesis was that the carotid plaques associated
with retinal and cerebrovascular symptomatology and asymptomatic presentation may be …

OBJECTIVE: This study prospectively assessed the diagnostic accuracy of a novel bilateral
photoplethysmography toe pulse measurement technique for the detection of significant …