Does omentin attenuate atherosclerotic lesion formation in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice?
These data document for the first time that omentin reduces the development of atherosclerosis by reducing inflammatory response of macrophages through the Akt-dependent mechanisms.
This series demonstrates that surgical disobliteration of postthrombotic deep veins is technically feasible, and led to patency of the segments for the duration of follow-up for up to 28 months (mean, 10.8 +/- 8.2 months). We used this technique with the objective of disobstructing postthrombotic veins, to increase flow through a previously narrowed lumen. Postoperative thrombosis at the site of endophlebectomy occurred in 23% of patients. Although this early experience is encouraging, further studies and longer follow-up are necessary to assess the durability of the procedure.