We would like to acknowledge the Egyptian Health Council, the Committee of National Egyptian Guidelines, and the Vascular Scientific Committee for adapting these Guidelines.

Chair of the Panel: Mohamed Hosny, Saeed El-Mallah and Sherif Kerdawy .

Scientific Group Members: Hisham Sharaf-Eldin, Mosaad Soliman, Mohamed El-Maadawy, , Rashad Bishara, Sherif Balbaa and Ahmed El-Mahrouky.