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Tanaskovic S, Sagic D, Radak D, Antonic Z, Kovacevic V, Vukovic M, Aleksic N, Radak S, Nenezic D, Cvetkovic S, Isenovic E, Vucurevic G, Lozuk B, Babic A, Babic S, Matic P, Gajin P, Unic-Stojanovic D, Ilijevski N. Carotid Restenosis Rate After Stenting for Primary Lesions Versus Restenosis After Endarterectomy With Creation of Risk Index. J Endovasc Ther 2022:15266028221091895. [PMID: 35466778 DOI: 10.1177/15266028221091895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an option for carotid restenosis (CR) treatment with favorable outcomes. However, CAS has also emerged as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the management of patients with primary carotid stenosis. This study aimed to report CR rates after CAS was performed in patients with primary lesions versus restenosis after CEA, to identify predictors of CR, and to report both neurological and overall outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2000 to September 2018, a total of 782 patients were divided into 2 groups: The CAS (prim) group consisted of 440 patients in whom CAS was performed for primary lesions, and the CAS (res) group consisted of 342 patients with CAS due to restenosis after CEA. Indications for CAS were symptomatic stenosis/restenosis >70% and asymptomatic stenosis/restenosis >85%. A color duplex scan (CDS) of carotid arteries was performed 6 months after CAS, after 1 year, and annually afterward. Follow-up ranged from 12 to 88 months, with a mean follow-up of 34.6±18.0 months. RESULTS There were no differences in terms of CR rate between the patients in the CAS (prim) and CAS (res) groups (8.7% vs 7.2%, χ2=0.691, p=0.406). The overall CR rate was 7.9%, whereas significant CR (>70%) rate needing re-intervention was 5.6%, but there was no difference between patients in the CAS (prim) and CAS (res) groups (6.4% vs 4.7%, p=0.351). Six independent predictors for CR were smoking, associated previous myocardial infarction and angina pectoris, plaque morphology, spasm after CAS, the use of FilterWire or Spider Fx cerebral protection devices, and time after stenting. A carotid restenosis risk index (CRRI) was created based on these predictors and ranged from -7 (minimal risk) to +10 (maximum risk); patients with a score >-4 were at increased risk for CR. There were no differences in terms of neurological and overall morbidity and mortality between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS There was no difference in CR rate after CAS between the patients with primary stenosis and restenosis after CEA. A CRRI score >-4 is a criterion for identifying high-risk patients for post-CAS CR that should be tested in future randomized trials.
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Affiliation(s)
- Slobodan Tanaskovic
- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department for Interventional Radiology, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Scientific Board, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department for Interventional Radiology, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department for Interventional Radiology, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assurance, General Hospital Valjevo, Valjevo, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department for Angiology, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department for Angiology, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics, "VINČA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Marinko M, Jankovic G, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Nenezic D, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW, Novakovic A. Procyanidin B2-induced relaxation as a mechanism of its cardioprotective effect. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Marinko M, Hou HT, Stojanovic I, Milojevic P, Nenezic D, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW, Novakovic A. Mechanisms underlying the vasorelaxant effect of hydrogen sulfide on human saphenous vein. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2021; 35:906-918. [PMID: 33523557 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) represents the third and the youngest member of the gaseous transmitters family. The dominant effect of H2 S on isolated vessels is vasodilation. As the mechanism of H2 S-induced relaxation in human vessels remains unclear, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of H2 S donor, sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), on isolated human saphenous vein (HSV) and to determine the mechanism of action. Our results showed that NaHS (1 µM-3 mM) induced a concentration-dependent relaxation of endothelium-intact HSV rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine. Pre-treatment with L-NAME, ODQ and KT5823 significantly inhibited NaHS-induced relaxation, while indomethacin induced partial inhibition. Among K+ channel blockers, the combination of apamin and TRAM-34 significantly affected the relaxation produced by NaHS, while iberiotoxin and glibenclamide only reduced maximal relaxation of HSV. NaHS partially relaxed endothelium-intact rings pre-contracted by high K+ , as well as phenylephrine-contracted rings in the presence of nifedipine. Additionally, the incubation of HSV rings with NaHS increased NO production. These results demonstrate that NaHS produces the concentration- and endothelium-dependent relaxation of isolated HSV. Vasorelaxation to NaHS probably involves activation of NO/cGMP/PKG pathway and partially prostacyclin. In addition, different K+ channels subtypes, especially SKCa and IKCa , as well as BKCa and KATP channels in high concentrations of NaHS, probably participate in the NaHS-induced vasorelaxation.
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- Marija Marinko
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Center for Basic Medical Research, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Center for Basic Medical Research, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Center for Basic Medical Research, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China.,Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Jankovic G, Marinko M, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Nenezic D, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW, Novakovic A. Mechanisms of endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation induced by procyanidin B2 in venous bypass graft. J Pharmacol Sci 2019; 142:101-108. [PMID: 31874782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2019.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Cardioprotective abilities of procyanidins, might, at least in part, attribute to their vasodilator properties. The present study was undertaken to assess the vasorelaxant effect of procyanidin B2 on isolated human saphenous vein (HSV) and its underlying mechanisms. Procyanidin B2 relaxed phenylephrine-induced contraction of HSV rings in concentration-dependent manner. The relaxation was dependent on the presence of endothelium and was strongly affected by l-NAME, hydroxocobalamin or ODQ, the inhibitors of NO/cGMP pathway. Indomethacin significantly affected only the relaxation produced by the highest concentrations of procyanidin B2. Apamin and TRAM-34 combination, in the presence of l-NAME and indomethacin, did not additionally decreased procyanidin B2-induced relaxation. In the presence of K+ channel blockers, relaxation induced by procyanidin B2 was partially attenuated by 4-aminopyridine, significantly inhibited by glibenclamide and almost abolished by iberiotoxin. Procyanidin B2 also relaxed the contractions induced by phenylephrine or caffeine in Ca2+-free solution. Finally, nifedipine slightly, while thapsigargin strongly antagonized HSV relaxation. Our results indicate that procyanidin B2 induces endothelium-dependent relaxation of HSV, which results primarily from stimulation of NO production, as well K+ channels opening, especially BKCa, and partially KATP and KV. Regulation of the intracellular Ca2+ release and inhibition of Ca2+ influx probably contribute to procyanidin B2-induced relaxation.
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- Goran Jankovic
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Marinko M, Jankovic G, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Nenezic D, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW, Novakovic A. P1530Vasorelaxation as a mechanism of procyanidin B2 cardioprotective effect. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Findings from epidemiological studies indicate that polyphenols, widespread in human diet and with numerous biological activities, act cardioprotectively. Procyanidins are subclass of polyphenols with high content in commonly consumed foods and beverages, such as grapes, tea, chocolate, nuts and apples. Cardioprotective abilities of procyanidins, might, at least in part, attribute to their vasodilator properties.
Purpose
Because the exact mechanisms by which procyanidin B2 causes vasorelaxation are unclear, we aimed to investigate relaxant effect of procyanidin B2 on the isolated human internal mammary artery (HIMA) and its underlying mechanisms.
Methods
The HIMA segments were collected from patients suffering from coronary artery disease who were undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery and studied in organ bath.
Results
Procyanidin B2 induced strong concentration-dependent relaxation of HIMA rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine. Pretreatment with L-NAME, a NO synthase inhibitor, hydroxocobalamin, a NO scavenger, and ODQ, an inhibitor of soluble guanylate cyclase, significantly inhibited procyanidin B2-induced relaxation of HIMA, while indomethacin, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, considerably reduced effects of low concentrations. Among K+ channel blockers, iberiotoxin, a selective blocker of large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels (BKCa), abolished procyanidin B2-induced relaxation, glibenclamide, a selective ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channel blocker, induced partial inhibition, while 4-aminopyridine, a blocker of voltage-gated K+ (KV) channels, and TRAM-34, an inhibitor of intermediate-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (IKCa) channels, slightly reduced maximal relaxation of HIMA.
Conclusion
Our results demonstrate that, in HIMA, procyanidin B2 produces strong endothelium-dependent vasorelaxant effect. It seems that this relaxation is primarily the result of an increased NO synthesis and secretion by endothelial cells and partially of prostacyclin, although it involves activation of BKCa and KATP, as well as KV and IKCa channels in high concentrations of procyanidin B2.
Acknowledgement/Funding
The study was supported by a Scientific Research Grant (P175088) from Ministry of Science and Technology Serbia.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Marinko
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacology, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacology, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Dedinje”, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Surgery, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Medical College, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacology, Belgrade, Serbia
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Novakovic A, Marinko M, Jankovic G, Nenezic D, Stojanovic I, Milojevic P, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He G. Cardioprotective effect of procyanidin B2. Atherosclerosis 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Marinko M, Jankovic G, Nenezic D, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Kanjuh V, Novakovic A. (-)-Epicatechin-induced relaxation of isolated human saphenous vein: Roles of K + and Ca 2+ channels. Phytother Res 2017; 32:267-275. [PMID: 29193528 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we aimed to investigate relaxant effect of flavanol (-)-epicatechin on the isolated human saphenous vein (HSV), as a part of its cardioprotective action, and to define the mechanisms underlying this vasorelaxation. (-)-Epicatechin induced a concentration-dependent relaxation of HSV pre-contracted by phenylephrine. Among K+ channel blockers, 4-aminopyridine, margatoxin, and iberiotoxin significantly inhibited relaxation of HSV, while glibenclamide considerably reduced effects of the high concentrations of (-)-epicatechin. Additionally, (-)-epicatechin relaxed contraction induced by 80 mM K+ , whereas in the presence of nifedipine produced partial relaxation of HSV rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine. In Ca2+ -free solution, (-)-epicatechin relaxed contraction induced by phenylephrine, but had no effect on contraction induced by caffeine. A sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ -ATPase inhibitor, thapsigargin, significantly reduced relaxation of HSV produced by (-)-epicatechin. These results demonstrate that (-)-epicatechin produces endothelium-independent relaxation of isolated HSV rings. Vasorelaxation to (-)-epicatechin probably involves activation of 4-aminopyridine- and margatoxin-sensitive KV channels, BKCa channels, and at least partly, KATP channels. In addition, not only the inhibition of extracellular Ca2+ influx, but regulation of the intracellular Ca2+ release, via inositol-trisphosphate receptors and reuptake into sarcoplasmic reticulum, via stimulation of Ca2+ -ATPase, as well, most likely participate in (-)-epicatechin-induced relaxation of HSV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marija Marinko
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Radak D, Tanaskovic S, Sagic D, Antonic Z, Gajin P, Babic S, Neskovic M, Matic P, Kovacevic V, Nenezic D, Ilijevski N. A Novel Antegrade Approach for Simultaneous Carotid Endarterectomy and Angioplasty of Proximal Lesions in Patients with Tandem Stenosis of Supraaortic Arch Vessels. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 44:368-374. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Novakovic A, Marinko M, Jankovic G, Stojanovic I, Milojevic P, Nenezic D, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW. Endothelium-dependent vasorelaxant effect of procyanidin B2 on human internal mammary artery. Eur J Pharmacol 2017; 807:75-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Radak DJ, Ilijevski NS, Nenezic D, Popov P, Vucurevic G, Gajin P, Jocic D, Kolar J, Radak S, Sagic D, Matic P, Milicic M, Otasevic P. Temporal Trends in Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy for Carotid Atherosclerosis: Single-Center Experience with 5,034 Patients. Vascular 2016; 15:205-10. [PMID: 17714636 DOI: 10.2310/6670.2007.00046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this article is to review our experience in surgical treatment of carotid atherosclerosis using eversion carotid endarterectomy (ECEA) in 5,034 patients, with particular attention to temporal changes in patients' characteristics, diagnostic approach, surgical technique, medical therapy, and outcome in the early (group A, 1991–1997) versus late (group B 1998–2004) period of ECEA. From January 1991 to December 2004, 5,034 primary ECEAs were performed for high-grade carotid stenosis. Patients treated for restenosis after previous carotid surgery were excluded from the analysis. Group A consisted of 1,714 patients who underwent surgery between 1991 and 1997, and group B consisted of 3,320 patients who underwent surgery between 1998 and 2004. Follow-up included routine clinical evaluation and noninvasive surveillance, with duplex scanning at 1 month after surgery, after 6 months, and annually afterward. Only 3% of patients in group A and 0.6% in group B were asymptomatic, with 23% and 47% of them having preoperative stroke, respectively. In group A, angiography was used for the final diagnosis in 78% of patients. In group B, duplex scanning was performed in 82% of patients and angiography in only 18% ( p < .001). Clamping time was shorter in the latter group (12.4 ± 3.1 vs 14.5 ± 4.1 min, p < .01). Introperative shunting and regional anesthesia were rarely performed in both groups (1.4% vs. 0.4%, p < .01, and 2% vs 0.3%, p < .001). Total and neurologic morbidity was significantly higher in group A than in group B (6.41% ± 0.47% vs 4.81% ± 0.53%, p < .001, and 2.14% ± 0.31% vs 1.23% ± 0.29%, p < .001, respectively). Total mortality was also higher in group A than in group B (1.92% ± 0.24% vs 1.36% ± 0.50%, p < .05), but although there was a trend toward lower neurologic mortality, it did not reach statistical significance (1.04% ± 0.5% vs 0.57% ± 0.25%, p = .074). There was a lower rate of nonsignificant restenosis (< 50%) in group B (2% vs 5%, p < .01), but the incidence of restenosis ≥ 50% was identical between the groups (5.5% for both). Our data show that ECEA is a reliable surgical technique for the treatment of atherosclerotic carotid disease. Temporal trends in our patients demonstrated a decline in periopertive mortality and morbidity, despite a higher incidence of preoperative stroke.
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- Djordje J Radak
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, and Belgrade University School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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Matic P, Tanaskovic S, Zivic R, Jocic D, Gajin P, Babic S, Soldatovic I, Vucurevic G, Nenezic D, Radak D. Negative-pressure wound therapy for deep groin vascular infections. SRP ARK CELOK LEK 2016. [DOI: 10.2298/sarh1612621m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction. Infection of synthetic graft in the groin is a rare but
devastating complication. When it occurs, several possibilities of treatment
are available. Extra-anatomic reconstruction and in-situ implantation of new,
infection resistant grafts are associated with high mortality and morbidity.
Therefore, more conservative approach is needed in some cases.
Negative-pressure wound therapy is one of the options in treating such
patients. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome for deep
groin vascular graft infection treated with negative-pressure wound therapy.
Methods. Seventeen patients (19 wounds), treated for Szilagyi grade III groin
infections between October 2011 and June 2014, were enrolled into this
observational study. Results. Majority of the wounds (11/19) were healed by
secondary intention, and the rest of the wounds (8/19) were healed by primary
intention after initial negative-pressure wound therapy and graft
substitution with silver-coated prostheses or autologous artery/vein
implantation. No early mortality was observed. Minor bleeding was observed in
one patient. Reinfection was noted in three wounds. Only one graft occlusion
was noted. Late mortality was observed in three patients. Conclusion.
Negative-pressure wound therapy seems to be safe for groin vascular graft
infections and comfortable for both patient and surgeon. However, the rate of
persistent infection is high. This technique, in our opinion, can be used as
a ?bridge? from initial wound debridement to definitive wound management,
when good local conditions are achieved for graft substitution, either with
new synthetic graft with antimicrobial properties or autologous artery/vein.
In selected cases of deep groin infections it can be used as the only
therapeutic approach in wound treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Predrag Matic
- Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade + School of Medicine, Belgrade
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- School of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center „Dr Dragiša Mišović“, Belgrade
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- Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade + School of Medicine, Belgrade
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- Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade + School of Medicine, Belgrade
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Belgrade
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- Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade + School of Medicine, Belgrade
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- Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade + School of Medicine, Belgrade
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Novakovic A, Marinko M, Vranic A, Jankovic G, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Nenezic D, Ugresic N, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW. Mechanisms underlying the vasorelaxation of human internal mammary artery induced by (-)-epicatechin. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 762:306-12. [PMID: 26049011 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.05.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2015] [Revised: 05/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Evidences have suggested that flavanol compound (-)-epicatechin is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. One of the mechanisms of its cardioprotective effect is vasodilation. However, the exact mechanisms by which (-)-epicatechin causes vasodilation are not yet clearly defined. The aims of the present study were to investigate relaxant effect of flavanol (-)-epicatechin on the isolated human internal mammary artery (HIMA) and to determine the mechanisms underlying its vasorelaxation. Our results showed that (-)-epicatechin induced a concentration-dependent relaxation of HIMA rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine. Among the K(+) channel blockers, 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) and margatoxin, blockers of voltage-gated K(+) (KV) channels, and glibenclamide, a selective ATP-sensitive K(+) (KATP) channels blocker, partly inhibited the (-)-epicatechin-induced relaxation of HIMA, while iberiotoxin, a most selective blocker of large conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channels (BKCa), almost completely inhibited the relaxation. In rings pre-contracted by 80mM K(+), (-)-epicatechin induced partial relaxation of HIMA, whereas in Ca(2+)-free medium, (-)-epicatechin completely relaxed HIMA rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine and caffeine. Finally, thapsigargin, a sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+)-ATPase inhibitor, slightly antagonized (-)-epicatechin-induced relaxation of HIMA pre-contracted by phenylephrine. These results suggest that (-)-epicatechin induces strong endothelium-independent relaxation of HIMA pre-contracted by phenylephrine whilst 4-AP- and margatoxin-sensitive KV channels, as well as BKCa and KATP channels, located in vascular smooth muscle, mediate this relaxation. In addition, it seems that (-)-epicatechin could inhibit influx of extracellular Ca(2+), interfere with intracellular Ca(2+) release and re-uptake by the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
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- Aleksandra Novakovic
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Marinko M, Novakovic A, Nenezic D, Stojanovic I, Milojevic P, Jovic M, Ugresic N, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW. Nicorandil directly and cyclic GMP-dependently opens K+ channels in human bypass grafts. J Pharmacol Sci 2015; 128:59-64. [PMID: 25850381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2015.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 02/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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As we previously demonstrated the role of different K(+) channels in the action of nicorandil on human saphenous vein (HSV) and human internal mammary artery (HIMA), this study aimed to analyse the contribution of the cGMP pathway in nicorandil-induced vasorelaxation and to determine the involvement of cGMP in the K(+) channel-activating effect of nicorandil. An inhibitor of soluble guanylate cyclase (GC), ODQ, significantly inhibited nicorandil-induced relaxation, while ODQ plus glibenclamide, a selective ATP-sensitive K(+) (KATP) channel inhibitor, produced a further inhibition of both vessels. In HSV, ODQ in combination with 4-aminopyridine, a blocker of voltage-gated K(+) (KV) channels, did not modify the concentration-response to nicorandil compared with ODQ, whereas in HIMA, ODQ plus iberiotoxin, a selective blocker of large-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+) (BKCa) channels, produced greater inhibition than ODQ alone. We showed that the cGMP pathway plays a significant role in the vasorelaxant effect of nicorandil on HSV and HIMA. It seems that nicorandil directly opens KATP channels in both vessels and BKCa channels in HIMA, although it is possible that stimulation of GC contributes to KATP channels activation in HIMA. Contrary, the activation of KV channels in HSV is probably due to GC activation and increased levels of cGMP.
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- Marija Marinko
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Medical College, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Medical College, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, Albert Starr Academic Center, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Nenezic D, Tanaskovic S, Gajin P, Ilijevski N, Novakovic A, Radak D. A rare case of large isolated internal iliac artery aneurysm with ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis: Compression symptoms are limitation for endovascular procedures. Vascular 2014; 23:170-5. [PMID: 24821682 DOI: 10.1177/1708538114533963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this report, we aim to present a rare case of isolated internal iliac artery aneurysm with associated left ureteric obstruction and consequent hydronephrosis. CASE REPORT A 66-year-old male patient was admitted for occasional pain in the lower back that appeared one month earlier. CT arteriography revealed isolated internal iliac artery (diameter 99 mm) with ureteral obstruction, hydroureter and left kidney hydronephrosis occurrence. Aneurysm was resected, after six months the patient was doing well. Bearing in mind that 77% of the patients with isolated internal iliac artery have symptoms caused by aneurysmal compression on adjacent organs, we wanted to highlight that despite the amazing expansion of endovascular procedures in the last decades, its therapeutic effect in isolated internal iliac artery's treatment is to a great extent limited since compression symptoms cannot be solved. CONCLUSION Open surgery remains the gold standard for isolated internal iliac artery's treatment considering significant limitations of endovascular procedures due to the inability to eliminate problems caused by compression.
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- Dragoslav Nenezic
- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Serbia Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Serbia Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Serbia Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, Serbia Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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Matic P, Tanaskovic S, Babic S, Gajin P, Jocic D, Nenezic D, Ilijevski N, Vucurevic G, Radak D. In situ revascularisation for femoropopliteal graft infection: ten years of experience with silver grafts. Vascular 2013; 22:323-7. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538113504399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to analyze clinical outcome of patients for femoropopliteal graft infection who were treated by in situ reconstruction with a silver-coated prosthesis. Basic methods From December 2001 to December 2011, 27 patients were treated for femoropopliteal graft infection. Twenty patients (74%) were male and seven (26%) were female. Mean age was 65 years. The primary endpoint was recurrence of infection. Secondary endpoints were early and late mortality and morbidity, primary graft patency, major amputation rates and patient survival. Principal findings Early reinfection occurred in 11% and late in 8% of patients. Perioperative mortality was 7% and late was 4%. Above-knee amputation was performed in 4% of patients during early postoperative course and in 12% of patients during follow-up. Early and late graft patency was 96% and 72%, respectively. Conclusions Results of in situ implantation of silver-coated grafts for femoropopliteal prosthesis infection are according to our opinion acceptable, but the risk of reinfection remains.
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- P Matic
- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiovascular Institute Dedinje, Vascular Surgery Clinic, Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Gajin P, Radak D, Tanaskovic S, Babic S, Nenezic D. Urgent carotid endarterectomy in patients with acute neurological ischemic events within six hours after symptoms onset. Vascular 2013; 22:167-73. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538113478760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To analyze the outcome of urgent carotid endarterectomy (CEA) performed within less than six hours in patients with crescendo transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke in progression. From January 1998 to December 2008, 58 urgent CEAs were done for acute neurological ischemic events – 46 patients with crescendo TIA and 12 patients with stroke in progression. Brain computed tomography (CT) was done prior and after the surgery. Disability level was assessed prior to and after urgent CEA using modified Rankin scale. Median follow-up was 42.1 ± 16.6 months. In the early postoperative period stroke rate was 0% for the patients in crescendo TIA group while in patients with stroke in progression group 3 patients (25%) had positive postoperative brain CT, yet neurological status significantly improved. Mid-term stroke rate was 2.2% in crescendo TIA group and 8.3% in stroke in progression group. In the early postoperative period there were no lethal outcomes, mid-term mortality was 8.3% in stroke in progression while in crescendo TIA group lethal outcomes were not observed. In conclusion, based on our results urgent CEA is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with crescendo TIA and stroke in progression with acceptable rate of postoperative complications.
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Nenezic D, Tanaskovic S, Radak D, Babic S, Gajin P. Primary repair of internal carotid artery aneurysm secondary to kinking and cystic medial degeneration. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2013; 47:304-9. [PMID: 23475572 DOI: 10.1177/1538574413481119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this report, we aim to present a very rare case of internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm secondary to kinking and cystic medial degeneration. CASE REPORT A 66-year-old female patient was admitted to our institution for multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography of supra-aortic trunks. On admission, she complained of occasional dizziness; 2 months earlier ascending aorta reconstruction was done for aneurysmal disease. Color Doppler ultrasonography and MDCT arteriography revealed significant right ICA kinking associated with large aneurysm, 24.6 × 24.5 mm(2) in diameter. Aneurysm resection was done followed by ICA reconstruction by end-to-end anastomosis. Pathohistological findings of aneurysmal sac revealed cystical medial degeneration with inflammatory infiltrate mostly consisting of lymphocytes and fibrovascular proliferation. CONCLUSION This is the first case that describes mutual contribution of cystic medial degeneration and ICA kinking in carotid aneurysm disease etiology successfully treated by aneurysm resection.
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Novakovic A, Pavlovic M, Milojevic P, Stojanovic I, Nenezic D, Jovic M, Ugresic N, Kanjuh V, Yang Q, He GW. Different potassium channels are involved in relaxation of rat renal artery induced by P1075. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2012; 111:24-30. [PMID: 22225832 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-7843.2011.00855.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2011] [Accepted: 12/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The ATP-sensitive K(+) channels opener (K(ATP)CO), P1075 [N-cyano-N'-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-N″-3-pyridylguanidine], has been shown to cause relaxation of various isolated animal and human blood vessels by opening of vascular smooth muscle ATP-sensitive K(+) (K(ATP)) channels. In addition to the well-known effect on the opening of K(ATP) channels, it has been reported that vasorelaxation induced by some of the K(ATP)COs includes some other K(+) channel subtypes. Given that there is still no information on other types of K(+) channels possibly involved in the mechanism of relaxation induced by P1075, this study was designed to examine the effects of P1075 on the rat renal artery with endothelium and with denuded endothelium and to define the contribution of different K(+) channel subtypes in the P1075 action on this blood vessel. Our results show that P1075 induced a concentration-dependent relaxation of rat renal artery rings pre-contracted by phenylephrine. Glibenclamide, a selective K(ATP) channels inhibitor, partly antagonized the relaxation of rat renal artery induced by P1075. Tetraethylammonium (TEA), a non-selective inhibitor of Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channels, as well as iberiotoxin, a most selective blocker of large-conductance Ca(2+) -activated K(+) (BK(Ca)) channels, did not abolish the effect of P1075 on rat renal artery. In contrast, a non-selective blocker of voltage-gated K(+) (K(V)) channels, 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), as well as margatoxin, a potent inhibitor of K(V)1.3 channels, caused partial inhibition of the P1075-induced relaxation of rat renal artery. In addition, in this study, P1075 relaxed contractions induced by 20 mM K(+) , but had no effect on contractions induced by 80 mM K(+). Our results showed that P1075 induced strong endothelium-independent relaxation of rat renal artery. It seems that K(ATP), 4-AP- and margatoxin-sensitive K(+) channels located in vascular smooth muscle mediated the relaxation of rat renal artery induced by P1075.
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- Aleksandra Novakovic
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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Radak D, Kolar J, Tanaskovic S, Sagic D, Antonic Z, Mitrasinovic A, Babic S, Nenezic D, Ilijevski N. Morphological and haemodynamic abnormalities in the jugular veins of patients with multiple sclerosis. Phlebology 2011; 27:168-72. [DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2011.011004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objectives Multiple areas of stenosis and different levels of obstruction of internal jugular and azygous veins (a condition known as cronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) recently emerged as an additional theory to the well-known autoimmune concept, explaining etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of our study was to evaluate internal jugular vein (IJV) morphology and haemodynamic characteristics in patients with MS and compare it with well-matched healthy individuals and to evaluate the prevalence of venous flow abnormalities in both groups. Methods Sixty-four patients with clinically proven MS and 37 healthy individuals were included in our study. In all patients, IJV morphology and haemodynamic characteristics were evaluated by colour Doppler sonography as well as venous flow disorder. The patients were classified into four groups according to MS clinical form presentation. The prevalence of morphological and haemodynamic abnormalities in the IJV were assessed. Results The presence of stenosing lesion, mostly intraluminal defects like abnormal IJV valves, were observed in 28 patients (43%) in the MS group, and in 17 patients (45.9%) in the control group ( P = NS). By adding haemodynamic Doppler information in the IJV venous outflow was significantly different in 42% of MS patients showing flow abnormalities (27/64), as compared with 8.1% of the controls (3/37), P < 0.001. Conclusion In our group of patients, patients suffering from MS had significantly more IJV morphological changes and haemodynamic abnormalities when compared with healthy individuals not suffering from MS. These findings can be well demonstrated by non-invasive and cost-effective Doppler ultrasound.
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- D Radak
- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Heroja Milana Tepića 1 Street, Belgrade, Serbia
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Ilijevski N, Nenezic D, Popov P, Sagic D, Radak D. Images in vascular medicine. Giant aneurysm of the aberrant right subclavian artery (arteria lusoria). Vasc Med 2011; 16:157-8. [PMID: 21393346 DOI: 10.1177/1358863x11398520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Nenad Ilijevski
- Vascular Surgery Clinic, School of Medicine, Belgrade University, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia.
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We report a case of successful transcatheter arterial embolization of a pancreaticoduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm (PSA) caused by erosion of the pancreatic pseudocyst content near pancreaticoduodenal arteries. A 55-year-old man was admitted to a local hospital for investigation of severe, stabbing epigastric pain confined to the upper abdomen. He had a history of previous alcohol abuse, chronic pancreatitis, and a duodenal ulcer. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed narrowing in the pyloric channel along with an ulcer located at the first and second portions of the duodenum with oozing beneath an adherent cloth and duodenal distortion. Computed tomography additionally revealed an enlarged head of the pancreas with numerous spot calcifications and round cystic formation inside, with a diameter of 30 × 25 mm. Following two surgical procedures for duodenal ulcers, selective angiography revealed a PSA located inside the pancreas head and high-grade stenosis > 90% of the celiac trunk and hepatic artery that rose separately from the aorta. Fiber coil embolization was used to occlude the PSA sac successfully. There was no complication after completion of the last embolic procedure. The patient was doing well after 26 months.
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- Petar Popov
- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- *Vascular Surgery Clinic, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute and Belgrade University, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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