Endovascular Infection
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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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2013
Histological and biochemical modifications after aneurysm endograft exclusion are still unclear. We describe a new model of endograft implantation on a murine aneurysm. Through thrombus analysis with and without persistant circulating blood stream interface, and new endovascular biomaterials evaluation, this model will help to better understand endovascular aneurysm exclusion pathobiology.
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Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
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2020
Simulation of complex, high-risk procedures is critical to the education of medical trainees. A protocol for simulator-based endovascular neurosurgery training in a controlled academic environment is described. The protocol includes stepwise guidelines for trainees of varying levels, with a discussion of the advantages and limitations of this model.
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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
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2017
Surgery is the gold standard for accessible arteriovenious malformations (AVMs), and pre-operative embolization can simplify this procedure. We describe our approach for staged endovascular embolization and open resection of AVMs, and provide a representative clinical example highlighting the advantages of a comprehensively trained neurovascular surgeon leading a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
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Catheter-based Endovascular Angioplasty for Fibrosing Mediastinitis-associated Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
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2025
Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a life-threatening complication of fibrosing mediastinitis (FM), with a poor prognosis if not properly treated. Currently, catheter-based endovascular angioplasty is a promising therapeutic strategy for FM-associated PVS. This protocol primarily outlines a stepwise approach to the transcatheter procedure for FM-associated PVS.
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Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke Using the Stent Retriever-Assisted Vacuum-Locked Extraction Technique
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2025
Source: Schregel, K., et al. Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke. J. Vis. Exp. (2018).This video demonstrates the endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke using the stent retriever-assisted vacuum-locked extraction technique. A guiding sheath is introduced through the femoral artery to reach the clot. A catheter with a stent retriever secures and extracts the clot. Vascular imaging is done to confirm successful reperfusion.
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These surfaces provide attachment sites for microorganisms circulating in the bloodstream. Damage to the endothelium and the presence of thrombi or prosthetic material can make adherence more likely than on intact vascular surfaces. Once organisms become established, they can maintain a localized focus of infection that contributes to persistent bloodstream infection and vascular injury.
Biofilm formation creates a protected microbial community on catheters, prosthetic material, or other intravascular surfaces. This protection can limit access by immune defenses and reduce the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatment. Consequently, infection may persist despite therapy, making the involved device or material an important consideration in treatment decisions.
Inflammation at an infected vascular or cardiac site can produce infected material that enters the circulation. The overview identifies embolic complications as one possible consequence, alongside infective endocarditis, infected vascular grafts, and septic thrombosis. These outcomes reflect how a localized intravascular infection can affect distant sites as well as the original vessel or valve.
Microorganisms attached to damaged endothelium, thrombi, prosthetic material, or catheters can remain within the circulation rather than being rapidly cleared. Biofilm formation may further shield them from immune defenses and antimicrobial treatment. This protected, adherent reservoir helps explain why bloodstream infection can continue and why identifying the infected vascular or device-associated site matters.
Blood cultures help assess the bloodstream component of infection, while imaging helps evaluate affected cardiac or vascular structures. Their interpretation is supported by understanding how microorganisms adhere to endothelium, thrombi, prosthetic material, and catheters. Together, these approaches can help identify conditions such as infective endocarditis, infected vascular grafts, or septic thrombosis.
Management may require more than antimicrobial selection when infection involves an intravascular device, prosthetic material, or a structurally affected vessel or valve. The overview highlights device removal or surgery as decisions guided by diagnostic findings and the infection’s consequences. These interventions address infected material or damaged structures that may support persistence despite treatment.