Research suggests arm vein is the best alternative bypass conduit to GSV in patients with CLTI

A new analysis has found arm vein to be the most suitable alternative conduit to great saphenous vein (GSV) in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients, particularly in below-knee bypass targets. Prosthetic grafts also represent an adequate option, the researchers add,…
Sex-based analysis finds BEST-CLI data generalizable to female patients

A new secondary analysis of sex disparities in the best endovascular versus best surgical therapy in patients with critical limb ischemia (BEST-CLI) trial data has found that improved major adverse limb event (MALE)-free survival via open surgical bypass with single…
FDA approves IDE for pivotal study of high-intensity focused ultrasound platform

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an investigational device exemption (IDE) application for the VEINRESET multicenter pivotal study that will evaluate Sonovein high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for varicose veins, it has been announced. Antonios Gasparis, MD, director…
First data from BEST-CLI bring surgical bypass into the forefront of discussion for patients with high-quality great saphenous vein

The first results from the BEST-CLI randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 1,830 patients show that surgical bypass with adequate single-segment great saphenous vein (GSV) is a more effective revascularization strategy for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who are deemed…

