2023
The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia
Satam K, Aboian E, Cardella J, Slade M, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 506-513. PMID: 37086824, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute limb ischemiaEndovascular repairPeripheral vascular interventionsOpen repairLimb ischemiaEndovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repairPopliteal artery aneurysm repairVascular Quality Initiative databaseMajor amputation ratePopliteal artery aneurysmsCoronary artery diseaseManagement of patientsLong-term outcomesMultivariable regression analysisHigher inpatientMajor amputationPAA repairAmputation rateHospital lengthPerioperative complicationsPerioperative mortalityPostoperative lengthDecreased complicationsInfrainguinal bypassOnly patientsIncidence and Significance of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated with Saphenous Vein Ablation
Satam K, Aurshina A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Cardella J, Aboian E, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. Incidence and Significance of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated with Saphenous Vein Ablation. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 91: 182-190. PMID: 36693564, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.11.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleRetrospective StudiesSaphenous VeinTreatment OutcomeVaricose VeinsVascular DiseasesVenous InsufficiencyConceptsDeep venous refluxDeep vein thrombosisVenous ablationNumeric rating scaleVenous refluxHistory of DVTLong-term symptomatic reliefAdvanced venous diseasePain medication useTertiary care centerSaphenous vein ablationElectronic medical recordsClinical reliefPatient characteristicsVein ablationVein thrombosisMedication useSymptomatic reliefVenous insufficiencyVenous diseaseCompression stockingsInitial ultrasoundBlack raceSubgroup analysisMedical records
2022
Antiplatelet regimens following carotid artery revascularization
Lee M, Ahmed ZV, Huang J, Brice A, Arham A, Castro-Dominguez Y, Aboian E, Nagpal S, Smolderen KG, Mena-Hurtado C. Antiplatelet regimens following carotid artery revascularization. American Heart Journal 2022, 253: 48-52. PMID: 35863439, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.07.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarotid ArteriesCarotid StenosisEndarterectomy, CarotidHumansPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTreatment OutcomeConceptsDual antiplatelet therapySingle antiplatelet therapyCarotid artery stentingCarotid endarterectomyAntiplatelet therapyReal-world clinical practiceCarotid artery revascularizationLow adherence ratesArtery revascularizationArtery stentingAdherence ratesClinical practicePatientsTherapyEngland dataHigh percentageRevascularizationAntiplateletEndarterectomyStentingEligibility of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization
Satam K, Aboian E, Huttler J, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Eligibility of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 86: 260-267. PMID: 35589034, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.04.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous deep venous arterializationChronic limb threatening ischemiaPeripheral arterial diseaseGlobal Limb Anatomic Staging SystemPatent tibial arteriesDeep venous arterializationLimb threatening ischemiaMajor amputationTibial arteryProximal diseaseLimb salvageVenous arterializationExtensive peripheral arterial diseaseAdvanced limb ischemiaAnatomic staging systemEligibility of patientsLower extremity angiogramsProportion of patientsCongestive heart failureNew therapeutic modalitiesElectronic medical recordsLimb ischemiaConsecutive patientsEndovascular therapyHeart failure
2012
To BAM or Not to BAM?: A Closer Look at Balloon-Assisted Maturation
DerDerian T, Hingorani A, Ascher E, Marks N, Jimenez R, Aboian E, Jacob T, Boniscavage P. To BAM or Not to BAM?: A Closer Look at Balloon-Assisted Maturation. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 27: 104-109. PMID: 23092734, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.06.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon-Assisted MaturationAutogenous arterio-venous fistulaPost-procedural hematomaVascular access databaseVolume flow measurementsPast medical historyArterio-venous fistulaCommon risk factorsSize of balloonSuccessful maturationAssisted maturationPostoperative duplexWall hematomaDilatation proceduresDiabetes mellitusBalloon groupRetrospective studyHematoma formationMedical historyRisk factorsDifferent balloon sizesUltrasound guidanceAggressive approachBalloon sizeRetrospective analysisScreening for Carotid Artery Stenosis and Renal Artery Stenosis in Patients Undergoing Tunneled Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
Lin R, Hingorani A, Marks N, Ascher E, Jimenez R, Aboian E, McIntyre T, Jacob T. Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis and Renal Artery Stenosis in Patients Undergoing Tunneled Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter Placement. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2012, 46: 364-368. PMID: 22730399, DOI: 10.1177/1538574412449391.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalCarotid StenosisCatheterization, Central VenousCatheters, IndwellingComorbidityEquipment DesignFemaleHumansKidney DiseasesLogistic ModelsMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedNew YorkOdds RatioPredictive Value of TestsPrevalenceRenal Artery ObstructionRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexConceptsRenal artery stenosisDialysis catheter placementAbdominal aorta aneurysmCatheter placementArtery stenosisDuplex studiesCarotid duplex scanHemodialysis catheter placementChronic renal diseaseCarotid duplex studiesCarotid artery stenosisCommon risk factorsDialysis catheterDuplex scanRenal diseaseDuplex scanningVascular diseaseRisk factorsAorta aneurysmCarotid arteryRoutine screeningStudy populationPrevalence ratesPatientsStenosis
2010
Establishment of a definitive protocol for the diagnosis and management of body packers (drug mules)
Mandava N, Chang R, Wang J, Bertocchi M, Yrad J, Allamaneni S, Aboian E, Lall M, Mariano R, Richards N. Establishment of a definitive protocol for the diagnosis and management of body packers (drug mules). Emergency Medicine Journal 2010, 28: 98. PMID: 21068166, DOI: 10.1136/emj.2008.059717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody packersMinimal morbidityClinical patient databaseDistal enterotomyMultiple enterotomiesBowel obstructionCommon complicationConservative managementSurgical managementSurgical interventionWound infectionMean ageFemale ratioComplete clearanceIntraoperative maneuversRadiological studiesForeign bodyGastrointestinal tractPatient databaseEnterotomyDefinitive protocolPatientsPatient dataMorbidityAdmission