Current research projects
Dr. York Hsiang
Faculty
Divisional research chair: Dr. Jonathan Misskey
Divisional research advisor: Dr. York Hsiang
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The UBC Division of Vascular Surgery actively participates in numerous international trials as well as have multiple basic science and clinical projects on an institutional level. Historically we maintain a strong presence at national and international meetings.
Below is a brief description of some of the ongoing projects. To see our previous work please see our publications.
Clinical trials
Deep vein valve creation - to assess the feasibility of the BlueLeaf Endovenous Valve Formation System to create autogenous valves in patients with deep venous insufficiency. For more information please visit the InterVene website.
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Stem cell injection for CLTI - to investigate the effect of stem cell injection into patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Please visit the Hemostemix website for more details.
Bench-top research
Smart stents - to develop a novel implantable stent capable of detecting restenosis through transcutaneous radio waves. Please visit the Scientia article for more details.
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Hydrophilic polymer embolization - to qualify and quantify the shedding of hydrophilic polymer coating on endovascular devices and its potential physiological and clinical effects.
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Other projects
Perioperative medicine
Impact of perioperative medicine consultation service on vascular surgery
Utility of BNP and MINS in vascular surgery
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Aortic pathologies
Accuracy of zone 2 landing in TEVAR
Factors involved in EVAR limb thrombosis
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Other arterial pathologies
Access complications after TAVI
Ex vivo repair of renal artery aneurysms
Treatment for dangling carotid thrombus
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Venous pathologies
Primary venous aneurysms
Percutaneous perforating vein treatment
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Dialysis access
Endovascular dialysis access creation
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Miscellaneous
Utility of EVAR simulations
Mechanical back pain in vascular surgeons
Causes of delay in revascularizing acute limb ischemia
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