2020
Impact of Kidney Disease on Peripheral Arterial Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Anantha-Narayanan M, Sheikh AB, Nagpal S, Smolderen KG, Turner J, Schneider M, Llanos-Chea F, Mena-Hurtado C. Impact of Kidney Disease on Peripheral Arterial Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal Of Nephrology 2020, 51: 527-533. PMID: 32570255, DOI: 10.1159/000508575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCKD/ESRDCritical limb ischemiaPAD interventionsMajor amputationEarly mortalitySystematic reviewCKD/ESRD patientsPeripheral arterial disease interventionsHigher major amputationOutcomes of patientsPeripheral arterial interventionsSuch comorbid conditionsESRD patientsLimb ischemiaArterial interventionsComorbid conditionsRandomized trialsKidney diseasePatient populationESRDObservational studyRisk populationsFunnel plotPatientsMeta-Analysis
2019
Multidisciplinary Care for Critical Limb Ischemia: Current Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement
Armstrong EJ, Alam S, Henao S, Lee AC, DeRubertis BG, Montero-Baker M, Mena C, Cua B, Palena LM, Kovach R, Chandra V, AlMahameed A, Walker CM. Multidisciplinary Care for Critical Limb Ischemia: Current Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2019, 26: 199-212. PMID: 30706755, DOI: 10.1177/1526602819826593.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCritical limb ischemiaCare of patientsComplex patient populationMultidisciplinary careLimb ischemiaPatient populationIschemic rest painLimb-related morbidityPeripheral artery diseaseFacets of careRest painArterial insufficiencyRevascularization strategyArtery diseaseTimely referralSingle medical specialtyOptimal treatmentPatient outcomesSocietal guidelinesWound careTreatment teamMultiple specialtiesPatientsCareMedical specialties
2017
Evaluation and Management of Erectile Dysfunction in the Hypertensive Patient
Patel JP, Lee EH, Mena-Hurtado CI, Walker CN. Evaluation and Management of Erectile Dysfunction in the Hypertensive Patient. Current Cardiology Reports 2017, 19: 89. PMID: 28836189, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-017-0889-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsErectile dysfunctionHypertensive patientsSexual functionCertain antihypertensive agentsAngiotensin receptor blockersChallenging patient populationFirst-line treatmentDiagnosis of hypertensionCalcium channel blockersTreatment of hypertensionPDE-5 inhibitorsAntihypertensive agentsReviewThe prevalencePatient populationPharmacological treatmentRisk factorsChannel blockersClinical challengeCardiovascular fitnessHypertensionEnzyme inhibitorsPatientsDysfunctionAdverse effectsSexual activity
2016
Carotid stenting versus endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis: Contemporary results from a large single center study
Meller SM, Al‐Damluji M, Gutierrez A, Stilp E, Mena‐Hurtado C. Carotid stenting versus endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis: Contemporary results from a large single center study. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2016, 88: 822-830. PMID: 27219323, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26593.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBaseline medical comorbiditiesMedical comorbiditiesComposite endpointMyocardial infarctionSymptom statusCarotid revascularizationCarotid endarterectomy (CEA) versus carotid arteryPrimary end pointCause of strokeOccurrence of strokeEmbolic protection devicesCarotid artery stenosisMultivariate regression analysisHigh ratePeriprocedural deathPeriprocedural strokeComplication rateArtery stenosisCarotid stenosisPatient populationCarotid arteryComorbiditiesEnd pointStrokePatients