David Lindström

David Lindström leads the SOSVASC research group at the Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet. His team focuses on vascular disorders including aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease, alongside trauma and wound care research.

• Research Collaborations:
  • ACST-2 Trial (asymptomatic carotid disease)
  • Swedpad Study (PAD treatment comparisons)
  • Basil-2 Trial (severe limb ischemia strategies)
• Key Findings:
  • Urgent carotid stenting safety
  • Sub-acute phase in type B aortic dissection
  • Socioeconomic factors affecting aortic screening participation
  • PCSK6 as biomarker for unstable atherosclerosis

The group collaborates with researchers from University Hospital Zurich, Uppsala University, and Karolinska's STAR group.