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5^thInternational Conference on Vascular Biology & Surgeons Meeting

Theme: Exploring the Advancements in Vascular Biology with Surgeons
Date: November 19-20, 2018
Conference Venue: Sydney, Australia

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Varicose veins may increase risk of blood clots, lead to vascular diseases

By Vascular Conference 2018 - June 29, 2018

Adults with varicose veins - gnarled, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet - may be at increased risk of suffering from blood clot that could lead to vascular diseases, a study has found. The study found people with varicose veins were at a five times increased risk of developing a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) -- a clot in the legs which can lead to amputation or even death, the Daily Mail reported. They were twice as likely to develop a pulmonary embolism -- a clot which travels into the lungs and can be deadly.They also had double the risk of peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow to the arms and legs. The study led by researchers including Pei-Chun Chen, adoctoral student from China Medical University in Taiwan, examined 212,984 patients aged 20 years and older with varicose veins, and a control group of equal patients without varicose veins. The results, published in the journal JAMA, showed that among adults diagnosed with varicose ...

Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound in Children

By Vascular Conference 2018 - July 11, 2018

Researchers from the United Kingdom analyzed adverse incidents encountered in pediatric CEUS , and sought to determine if there were financial benefits to reducing the number of CT and MRI examinations among children. The researchers analyzed all CEUS examinations performed on children aged 18 and younger between January 2008 and December 2015. The children received a median dose of 2.4 mL of a sulfur hexafluoride microbubble contrast agent, with ranges from 0.1 mL to 4.8 mL. All immediate reactions deemed due to contrast examinations were documented in radiology reports. Electronic patient records were examined for adverse reactions within 24 hours not due to an underlying pathologic condition. Costs were also compared: CEUS utilization cost at $94, CT at $168, and MRI at $274. The results showed that of 187 boys and 118 girls (305 children total), 147 studies (48.2%) were ordered to characterize liver lesions and 113 studies (37.1%) for trauma. The remaining 45...

Smoking, Diabetes Can Increase Risk Of Dementia; Dementia Risk Factors You Must Know

By Vascular Conference 2018 - July 01, 2018

Smoking is one heinous habit which is responsible for a number of health hazards. Similarly, diabetes is a chronic condition which can affect the quality of life of a person to a great extent. The two have been popular to increase risks of cancer and heart disease. Now, researchers have warned that the two can clog the region of brain which is crucial to memory and increase risk for dementia . Some recent findings have shown that smoking and diabetes can increase risk of calcification (calcium salt deposits) in hippocampus – a brain structure which is important for short and long-term memory storage. Any decline in the functioning of hippocampus can cause Alzheimer’s disease , which is the most common kind of dementia. The study, which was published in journal Radiology , found out the association between cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and hippocampal calcifications. Around 1,991 peop...