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Current research projects

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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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