Influence of pentoxifylline on erythrocyte deformability in peripheral occlusive arterial disease

1979 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Angekort ◽  
N. Maurin ◽  
K. Boateng
1985 ◽  
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pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Bareford ◽  
G S Lucas ◽  
N M Caldwell ◽  
P C Stone ◽  
S Baar ◽  
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1998 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuya Yoshino ◽  
Hideo Ohta ◽  
Yasuhiro Jinno ◽  
Yoshifumi Torii ◽  
Nobuyuki Ogawa ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Tait ◽  
Kay McGillivray ◽  
Roisin McKenna ◽  
Keith Hussey

Abstract Introduction Standard Operating Procedures were revised in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are descriptions from across Europe of increased rates of major extremity amputation. We have explored practice in a regional vascular unit serving two Health Boards in Scotland with specific reference to infra-inguinal revascularisation for patients with symptomatic peripheral occlusive arterial disease. Methods A retrospective review of the administrative theatre database was performed. Pre-Covid (1st April–July 31st 2019) and peri-Covid (1st April-31st July 2020) periods were examined and index cases identified. Practice and outcomes were examined. Results There was a 50% reduction in scheduled theatre sessions during the peri-Covid period. There were 100 procedures performed pre-Covid and 71 procedures performed during the peri-Covid period. The patient demographics were comparable – mean age 68-years with a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Intervention for chronic limb threatening ischaemia was much more common in the peri-Covid period than in the pre-Covid period (94% versus 64% respectively). There was a clear change in anaesthetic practice with regional anaesthesia more commonly performed in the peri-Covid period (49% versus 12% respectively). There was no difference in the types of revascularisation performed. The 30-day mortality in the peri-Covid period was less than in the pre-Covid period (3% vs 1.4%). Conclusion The Covid-19 pandemic created imperatives that necessitated re-structure of service. Despite a reduction in theatre access we have managed to maintain a limb salvage service for patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia.


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