Ethical considerations and the role of shared decision making in the vascular care of older adults [0.03%]
老年血管病患者的伦理考量和共同决策的作用
Carly G Sobol,Corinne Praska,Margaret L Schwarze
Carly G Sobol
Vascular surgeons are often responsible for navigating treatment decisions when caring for older adults. Care for these patients is informed by the surgeon's assessment of the patient's decision-making capacity, use of advance care planning...
Judy Li,Melissa Kumi,Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar
Judy Li
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) develops as a consequence of valvular incompetence or venous obstruction over time and can significantly impair quality of life. Its prevalence and burden are highest among older adults, as the physiologic...
Lucinda R Holden-Wingate,Christopher E Holden-Wingate,Abena Appah-Sampong et al.
Lucinda R Holden-Wingate et al.
The rate of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is steadily rising in the United States, and older adults (ie, 65 years and older) represent the fastest-growing segment in need of hemodialysis. This demographic shift presents unique challenges ...
Open revascularization for infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease in elderly patients: A scoping review [0.03%]
老年人下肢外周动脉疾病开放血运重建术的系统综述
Grace Yu,Yana Etkin,Jeffrey Silpe
Grace Yu
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a prevalent and debilitating condition in elderly patients, often leading to critical limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) and major amputations. While endovascular interventions are usually preferred for th...
Navigating treatment decisions for CLTI in older adults: Primary amputation vs revascularization [0.03%]
老年人CLI治疗决策：初发截肢与再血管化
Shannon N Radomski,Courtenay M Holscher
Shannon N Radomski
As the world's elderly population continues to grow, the proportion of people living with chronic medical conditions is also increasing. Cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis are among the most common...
Assessment and management of chronic venous, arterial, and diabetic wounds in older adults [0.03%]
老年人慢性静脉性、动脉性和糖尿病足溃疡的评估与管理
Caitlin Dowling,Lucy Chu,Yana Etkin et al.
Caitlin Dowling et al.
Nonhealing wounds are increasingly prevalent, present in 1% to 2% of the global population, with higher incidence in geriatric patients. These chronic wounds pose challenges to older adult patients owing to physiologic changes that hinder h...
Management of claudication in older adults and the role of exercise therapy [0.03%]
老年患者间歇性跛行的管理及运动疗法的作用
Oliver O Aalami,Matthew A Corriere
Oliver O Aalami
Claudication from peripheral artery disease is a common mobility-limiting condition in older adults. Exercise therapy, whether delivered through supervised programs or structured home-based programs, plays a central role in claudication car...
Gloria Sanin,Elizabeth Wood,Heather Ots et al.
Gloria Sanin et al.
Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are rare but clinically significant vascular abnormalities. The management of RAA in older adults poses unique challenges related to their baseline comorbidities and age-related vascular changes. Traditionally,...
Management and outcomes of chronic mesenteric ischemia in older adults: A comprehensive review [0.03%]
老年人慢性肠系膜缺血的管理与结局：全面综述
Yashashwini Sudina,Hind Anan,Joelle Daher et al.
Yashashwini Sudina et al.
Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is a rare, yet increasingly prevalent, condition, especially among older adults. Diagnosing CMI in older adults presents significant challenges. Along with the burden of comorbidities and the physiological ...
Outcomes of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in older adults and who should be offered surgery [0.03%]
老年人腹主动脉瘤破裂的手术治疗效果及适宜手术的人群探讨
Colby Meinke,Kristina A Giles
Colby Meinke
As life expectancy increases, the prevalence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) poses a significant challenge for our healthcare system. Aging induces biochemical changes, including degradation of the extracellular matrix and los...