2024
Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Management
Attaran R, Babapour G, Mena-Hurtado C, Ochoa Chaar C. Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Management. Interventional Cardiology Clinics 2024, 14: 283-296. PMID: 40049854, DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2024.11.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous insufficiencyHistory of deep vein thrombosisVaricose veinsPositive family historyDeep vein thrombosisIncompetent superficial veinsChronic venous insufficiencyChronic venous diseaseElimination of varicose veinsCatheter-based techniquesVein recanalizationAssociated with poor qualityVenous obstructionVein thrombosisPharmacological therapyFamily historyVenous diseaseRisk factorsLeg discomfortFemale genderSuperficial veinsLeg ulcersProlonged standingInsufficiencyVein
2023
A comparison of below-knee vs above-knee endovenous ablation of varicose veins
Bai H, Gokani V, Storch J, Kibrik P, Aziz F, Sachdev U, Fukaya E, Chaar C, T. A, Ting W. A comparison of below-knee vs above-knee endovenous ablation of varicose veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101679. PMID: 37708939, PMCID: PMC11523341, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.08.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous Clinical Severity ScorePatient-reported outcomesKnee treatmentKnee interventionsComposite scoreVascular Quality Initiative Varicose Vein RegistryMultivariable logistic regression analysisClinical severity scoreDeep vein thrombosisMultivariable logistic regressionOdds of improvementLogistic regression analysisQuality of lifeVein ablationVein thrombosisAnatomic distributionSeverity scoreMultivariable modelTreatment outcomesVaricose veinsHigher oddsVein treatmentPatientsLogistic regressionCategorical variablesComplex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins
Ali S, Pinto P, Huber S, Perez-Lozada J, Attaran R, Chaar C. Complex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2023, 9: 101107. PMID: 36852313, PMCID: PMC9958068, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous pathologyVaricose veinsOvarian vein embolizationSuperficial venous refluxSaphenous vein refluxIliac vein compressionCross-sectional imagingVenous ablationPelvic painVenous refluxLeg symptomsOvarian veinVein embolizationVein refluxPelvic symptomsVein compressionDuplex examinationIliac veinLeg varicositiesSuccessful treatmentComplex pathologyPathologyVeinSymptomsRefluxUltrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Zalaquett E, Gunabushanam G, Vallejos A, Dahiya N. Ultrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Ultrasound Quarterly 2023, 39: 2-9. PMID: 36651650, DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsChronic venous insufficiencyVenous insufficiencyVenous systemLower extremity venous systemDeep venous systemExtent of refluxPreferred imaging modalityMild painValvular incompetenceVenous ulcersClinical presentationUltrasound evaluationVaricose veinsAppropriate treatmentRadiation-free mannerCommon conditionDoppler ultrasoundImaging modalitiesScanning protocolInsufficiencyRelevant findingsPainEdemaUlcersActionable reports
2021
Influence of Superficial Venous Ablation on Deep Venous Dilation and Reflux in Patients With Saphenous Varicose Veins
Nishibe T, Nishibe M, Akiyama S, Nukaga S, Maekawa K, Kano M, Ogino H, Koizumi J, Dardik A. Influence of Superficial Venous Ablation on Deep Venous Dilation and Reflux in Patients With Saphenous Varicose Veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2021, 9: 536. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly
Kim TI, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 146-153.e2. PMID: 32360785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAblation TechniquesAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAnesthesia, GeneralDatabases, FactualFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVaricose VeinsVascular Surgical ProceduresVenous InsufficiencyConceptsProportion of patientsAdverse eventsVenous ablationGeneral anesthesiaVaricose veinsAge groupsVein ablationVein surgeryHospital-based surgeryCurrent Procedural Terminology codesHigh-risk patientsVaricose vein surgeryProcedural Terminology codesLarge national databaseYounger age groupsPaucity of dataMore comorbiditiesAnesthesiologists classificationOverall morbidityVenous surgeryDialysis populationVenous insufficiencyOpen surgeryConservative measuresOperative characteristicsVaricose veins and its risk factors among nurses at Dhulikhel hospital: a cross sectional study
Shakya R, Karmacharya RM, Shrestha R, Shrestha A. Varicose veins and its risk factors among nurses at Dhulikhel hospital: a cross sectional study. BMC Nursing 2020, 19: 8. PMID: 32042263, PMCID: PMC6998362, DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-0401-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDhulikhel HospitalVaricose veinsHours/daySectional studyRisk factorsCross-sectional studyDifferent clinical settingsMean standing timeMedical history informationDoppler findingsResultsA totalVein diameterDoppler ultrasoundHigh riskProlonged standingCurrent prevalenceFemale nursesClinical settingHospitalNursesStanding timeVeinNursing professionStructured questionnairePhysical work
2009
Fate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Nishibe M. Fate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone. International Angiology 2009, 28: 311-4. PMID: 19648875.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Relationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Nishibe M, Muto A, Dardik A. Relationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins. International Angiology 2008, 27: 385-8. PMID: 18974700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary varicose veinsVenous filling indexSuperficial venous refluxAir plethysmographyVaricose veinsVenous refluxSaphenous veinGL groupL groupGreat saphenous veinLesser saphenous veinResidual volume fractionEjection fractionHemodynamic severityVenous hemodynamicsVenous volumeFilling indexVein segmentsPatientsVenographyRefluxVeinLimbIncompetenceSignificant differences
2006
Relationship between air-plethysmographic venous function and clinical severity in primary varicose veins.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Nishibe M, Dardik A. Relationship between air-plethysmographic venous function and clinical severity in primary varicose veins. International Angiology 2006, 25: 352-5. PMID: 17164740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic venous insufficiencyVenous filling indexPrimary varicose veinsVenous insufficiencyAir plethysmographyClinical severityVenous diseaseVaricose veinsAPG parametersChronic venous diseaseResidual volume fractionClass 2Venous functionEjection fractionUseful diagnostic parameterVascular surgeryFilling indexNorth American ChapterCardiovascular surgeryClinical classificationInsufficiencyAd Hoc CommitteeSeverityPatientsSurgery
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