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 Warfarin induced skin necrosis is a rare complication with a prevalence of 0·01–0·1
per cent. It was first described in 1943. Methods A literature review was undertaken …

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

The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has prepared new guidelines for the
treatment of patients with CVD, to update the existing ESVS guidelines on the management of …

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 …

… The evidence from a large sample of patients in worldwide settings show that the use of a
10-g monofilament or one absent pedal pulse will identify those at moderate or intermediate …

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: Antiplatelet agents may prevent vascular events and death in patients with
peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Methods: A systematic review of 39 randomized controlled …

Background A systematic review and network meta-analysis was undertaken to consider
the evidence for the efficacy and tolerability of placebo, cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate and …