2020
The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Kim TI, Mena C, Sumpio BE. The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. International Journal Of Angiology 2020, 29: 149-155. PMID: 32904807, PMCID: PMC7458760, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaImproved limb salvage ratesChronic limb threatening ischemiaRole of amputationLimb salvage rateLimb threatening ischemiaLimb-threatening ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseLower Extremity AmputationMajor amputationPrimary amputationArtery diseaseLimb salvageSalvage rateExtremity amputationImproved careLimb lossSevere formMultidisciplinary teamAmputationRevascularizationIschemiaPatientsHigh rateSalvage
2019
Management of Asymptomatic Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
Kim TI, Sumpio BE. Management of Asymptomatic Popliteal Artery Aneurysms. International Journal Of Angiology 2019, 28: 005-010. PMID: 30880884, PMCID: PMC6417913, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysmsPopliteal artery aneurysmsArtery aneurysmEndovascular repairCommon peripheral artery aneurysmsPeripheral artery aneurysmsChoice of repairEndovascular meansTreatment choiceLimb lossBetter outcomesProper diagnosisAneurysmsKey articlesHigh rateRepairMorbidityDiagnosis
2011
Cardiovascular disease: the new epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa
Ikem I, Sumpio BE. Cardiovascular disease: the new epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Vascular 2011, 19: 301-307. PMID: 21940758, DOI: 10.1258/vasc.2011.ra0049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCVD risk factorsRisk factorsCurrent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemicHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemicDouble burdenNew epidemicCardiovascular disease preventionCoronary heart diseasePrevalence of CVDCause of deathNon-communicable diseasesHIV/CVD deathImmunodeficiency syndromeCVD diseaseEpidemiological shiftHeart diseaseSmoking ratesDisease preventionCurrent epidemicDiseaseVirus epidemicDiabetesEpidemicHigh rate