2024
An International, Expert-Based Delphi Consensus Document on Controversial Issues about TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
Paraskevas K, AbuRahma A, Abularrage C, Clair D, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Kashyap V, Dardik A, de Borst G, Dermody M, Faggioli G, Hicks C, Kwolek C, Lyden S, Mansilha A, Van Herzeele I, Myrcha P, Leal Lorenzo J, Jim J, Pini R, Secemsky E, Spinelli F, Capoccia L, Stone D, Stoner M, Zeebregts C, Lal B, Schneider P, Malas M, Schermerhorn M. An International, Expert-Based Delphi Consensus Document on Controversial Issues about TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 110: 42-53. PMID: 39413993, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.09.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransfemoral carotid artery stentingTranscarotid artery revascularizationRandomized Controlled TrialsCarotid endarterectomyConsensus documentArtery revascularizationAlternative therapeutic modalityManagement of patientsCarotid artery stentingCarotid artery stenosisTreatment of restenosisCarotid stenosis patientsSymptomatic patientsStenosis patientsTherapeutic modalitiesCerebrovascular eventsArtery stenosisArtery stentingControlled TrialsDelphi consensus processPatientsContraindicationsRevascularizationTranscarotidTrials
2023
Psychosocial evaluation of living liver donors—State of current practices in the United States
Zimbrean P, Rubman S, Andacoglu O, Bakhai D, Clifton E, Deng Y, Doshi M, Emamaullee J, Gan G, Holmes R, Jaber L, Jackson W, Joyce M, Kalil R, Kumar V, Laflen J, Lentine K, Prashar R, Winder G, Yadav A, Liapakis A. Psychosocial evaluation of living liver donors—State of current practices in the United States. Liver Transplantation 2023, 30: 505-518. PMID: 37861339, DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDonor liver transplant programLiver transplant programPsychosocial evaluationTransplant programsPsychosocial contraindicationsAbsolute contraindicationLiver donationDonor candidatesOpioid use disorderSelf-injurious behaviorActive suicidalityProvider teamPsychosocial assessmentContraindicationsUse disordersMental healthPsychosocial teamPostdonationSignificant differencesDisordersUnited StatesDonationMultidisciplinary processDonorsCurrent practicePembrolizumab with chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
McNamara B, Chang Y, Mutlu L, Harold J, Santin A. Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer. Expert Opinion On Biological Therapy 2023, 23: 227-233. PMID: 36800548, DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2182679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUse of pembrolizumabCervical cancerStandard chemotherapyMetastatic PD-L1Recurrent cervical cancerMetastatic cervical cancerNon-expressing tumorsVEGF therapyPD-L1Clinical efficacyGlobal morbidityPharmacologic propertiesChemotherapyPembrolizumabBevacizumabCancerRecurrentTreatmentTolerabilityFurther benefitImmunotherapyContraindicationsMorbidityEvidencePatientsEvolving Therapeutic Roles of Nasogastric Tubes: Current Concepts in Clinical Practice
Vadivelu N, Kodumudi G, Leffert L, Pierson D, Rein L, Silverman M, Cornett E, Kaye A. Evolving Therapeutic Roles of Nasogastric Tubes: Current Concepts in Clinical Practice. Advances In Therapy 2023, 40: 828-843. PMID: 36637690, PMCID: PMC9838367, DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02406-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNasogastric tubeShort-term parenteral nutritionTerm parenteral nutritionManagement of complicationsAdministration of medicationsMultiple medical specialtiesTechnique of insertionResuscitative toolBowel obstructionParenteral nutritionChronic careTherapeutic roleClinical practiceComplicationsSurgical specialtiesCurrent conceptsMedical specialtiesRecent updatesCorrect positioningSpecialtiesContraindicationsMedicationsObstructionStomachAdministration
2022
No short-term mortality from benzodiazepine use post-acute ischemic stroke after accounting for bias
Moura L, Yan Z, Donahue M, Smith L, Schwamm L, Hsu J, Newhouse J, Haneuse S, Blacker D, Hernandez-Diaz S. No short-term mortality from benzodiazepine use post-acute ischemic stroke after accounting for bias. Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2022, 154: 136-145. PMID: 36572369, PMCID: PMC10033385, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.12.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute ischemic strokeRisk differenceIschemic strokeBenzodiazepine useShort-term mortalityImmortal time biasElectronic health recordsAIS admissionsBenzodiazepine initiationStroke RegistryPoststroke mortalityTreatment initiationMortality riskPatientsFurther adjustmentMortalityBenzodiazepinesOlder adultsTime biasHealth recordsImmortal timeStrokeRiskDaysContraindicationsThe Value of Upper Extremity, face, and uterus transplantation: A Summit Conference
Tintle S, Shores J, Azari K, Tzakis A, Dearden M, Porrett P, Johannesson L, McDiarmid S, Pomahac B, Levin L. The Value of Upper Extremity, face, and uterus transplantation: A Summit Conference. Orthoplastic Surgery 2022, 10: 41-46. DOI: 10.1016/j.orthop.2022.08.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular composite allotransplantationComposite allotransplantationUpper extremityUterus transplantationAmerican SocietyMajor transplant centersTransplant centersConsensus guidelinesTransplant surgeonsTransplantation communityReconstructive transplantationTransplantationAllotransplantationReproductive medicineUniformed Services UniversityExtremitiesUnited StatesPanel membersHealth SciencesServices UniversityBethesda MDContraindicationsSurgeonsDevices and Athletics Decision-Making Around Return to Play
Kay B, Lampert R. Devices and Athletics Decision-Making Around Return to Play. Cardiology Clinics 2022, 41: 81-92. PMID: 36368813, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.08.007.ChaptersConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorObservational registry dataSports-related deathsSports participationMedical therapyInappropriate shocksRegistry dataCardioverter defibrillatorSocietal recommendationsAthletic activityAthlete cohortCompetitive athleticsEmergency action planAthletesDevice settingsContraindicationsResuscitationTherapyCohortDefibrillatorPlacement and retrieval of bilateral iliac vein filters in patients with mega cava
Brahmandam A, Grubman S, Salem R, Davis KA, Tonnessen BH, Guzman RJ, Chaar C. Placement and retrieval of bilateral iliac vein filters in patients with mega cava. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2022, 8: 610-615. PMID: 36248380, PMCID: PMC9556588, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous thromboembolismTherapeutic anticoagulationTemporary inferior vena cava filterInferior vena cava filterRecurrent venous thromboembolismBilateral iliac veinsInferior vena cavaVena cava filtersPulmonary embolismIliac veinVena cavaCava filtersPatientsSuccessful placementTemporary interruptionAnticoagulationContraindicationsCavaPresent reportThromboembolismEmbolismComplicationsPlacementLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Morton J, Dutton J. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. 2022, 287-290. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_37.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKetofol for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Pediatric Population
Iqbal AU, Shuster ME, Baum CR. Ketofol for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Pediatric Population. Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 38: 28-33. PMID: 34986578, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002599.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Change in hospitalization rates following transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion
Mohammed M, Kattel S, Ahsan I, Samdani AJ, Chand S, Rai D, Bandyopadhyay D, Ranka S, Noheria A, Gupta SK, Sheldon SH, Rao M, Aronow WS, Freeman JV, Reddy M. Change in hospitalization rates following transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion. Archives Of Medical Science - Atherosclerotic Diseases 2021, 6: e191-e195. PMID: 36161215, PMCID: PMC9487831, DOI: 10.5114/amsad.2021.111405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAtrial appendage occlusionOral anticoagulantsAtrial fibrillationAppendage occlusionHospitalization ratesLong-term oral anticoagulantsNon-valvular atrial fibrillationDiagnosis of AFNationwide Readmissions DatabaseCause admissionsHospital stayIndex procedureMore admissionsHigh riskPatientsClinical practiceAverage preAdmissionMortality informationLAAOSignificant decreaseContraindicationsIncidenceMonthsOcclusion
2020
FlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy
Mojibian HR, Chow E, Pollak J. FlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy. Future Cardiology 2020, 17: 585-592. PMID: 33084387, DOI: 10.2217/fca-2020-0104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheter-directed infusionFlowTriever SystemMechanical thromboembolectomyInari FlowTriever SystemAspiration thrombectomy deviceLytic therapyPulmonary embolismBenefits patientsThrombectomy devicesClinical usePatientsThromboembolectomyInfusionSubstantial numberThrombolysisContraindicationsEmbolismThrombolyticsTherapy
2019
Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior Cesarean
Xu X, Lee H, Lin H, Lundsberg L, Campbell K, Lipkind H, Pettker C, Illuzzi J. Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior Cesarean. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2019, 39: 190-190. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000603684.07921.7c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCesarean deliveryTrial of laborElective repeat cesareanSuccess of trialNeonatal morbidityUterine rupturePrior cesareanHospital variationRepeat cesareanPatient preferencesPatient outcomesAmerican CollegeHospital supportCalifornia hospitalsSuccess rateTOLACCesareanTrialsRiskDeliveryContraindicationsMorbidityComplicationsGynecologistsObstetricians
2018
Management of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) in the multisystem injury patient with contraindications to immediate anti-thrombotic therapy
Malhotra A, Wu X, Tu L, Seifert K. Management of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) in the multisystem injury patient with contraindications to immediate anti-thrombotic therapy. Injury 2018, 49: 735-736. PMID: 29402423, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.01.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department: Types of Access, Indications, and Complications.
Whitney R, Langhan M. Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department: Types of Access, Indications, and Complications. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2017, 14: 1-20. PMID: 28562239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnesthetics, LocalArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalCatheterization, Central VenousCatheterization, PeripheralCentral Venous CathetersChildChild, PreschoolEmergency Service, HospitalHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfusions, IntraosseousInfusions, IntravenousPain ManagementPediatric Emergency MedicineSurgery, Computer-AssistedUltrasonographyVascular Access DevicesVenous CutdownConceptsVascular accessDifficult access patientsPeripheral intravenous accessCentral venous accessLife-saving procedurePain control techniquesProvider-specific factorsEmergency medicine practiceRoute of accessIntravenous accessPediatric patientsVenous accessEmergency departmentIntraosseous accessMedicine practicePatientsComplicationsType of accessIndicationsContraindicationsMainstay
2015
Navigating venous access: A guide for hospitalists
Simonov M, Pittiruti M, Rickard CM, Chopra V. Navigating venous access: A guide for hospitalists. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2015, 10: 471-478. PMID: 25755150, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous access devicesVenous accessVascular accessAppropriate vascular accessHospital-based careRelevant anatomical considerationsInpatient providersHospital settingAnatomical considerationsClinical experienceRelative indicationsFrontline cliniciansAccess devicesContraindicationsPatientsAvailable dataCliniciansHospitalistsCare
2014
Methotrexate and cyclosporine in psoriasis revisited.
Strober B. Methotrexate and cyclosporine in psoriasis revisited. Seminars In Cutaneous Medicine And Surgery 2014, 33: s27-30. PMID: 24979542, DOI: 10.12788/j.sder.0066.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Medical contraindications in women seeking combined hormonal contraception
Xu H, Eisenberg D, Madden T, Secura G, Peipert J. Medical contraindications in women seeking combined hormonal contraception. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 210: 210.e1-210.e5. PMID: 24246525, PMCID: PMC3958945, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.11.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical contraindicationsVenous thromboembolismHormonal contraceptionMedical historyActing reversible contraceptive (LARC) methodsTrue medical contraindicationsProspective cohort studyReproductive-aged womenAge 35 yearsCerebral vascular accidentConfidence intervalsReversible contraceptive methodsCHOICE ProjectSelf-reported historyMethod of contraceptionContraceptive CHOICE ProjectChart reviewCohort studyLiver diseaseVascular accidentMyocardial infarctionUnintended pregnancyBaseline enrollmentContraindicationsLow prevalenceSpinal Anesthesia in Severe Preeclampsia
Henke VG, Bateman BT, Leffert LR. Spinal Anesthesia in Severe Preeclampsia. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2013, 117: 686-693. PMID: 23868886, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31829eeef5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere preeclampsiaSpinal anesthesiaIntraoperative hemodynamic managementSpinal-induced hypotensionHealthy parturientsAnesthetic optionsCesarean deliveryEpidural catheterHemodynamic managementNeuraxial anesthesiaEpidural anesthesiaHigh incidencePreeclampsiaAnesthesiaHypotensionSignificant differencesParturientsContraindicationsCatheterIncidence
2011
Are Quality Improvements in the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Related to Better Care or Better Data Documentation?
Reeves M, Grau-Sepulveda M, Fonarow G, Olson D, Smith E, Schwamm L. Are Quality Improvements in the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Related to Better Care or Better Data Documentation? Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2011, 4: 503-511. PMID: 21828344, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.961755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGuidelines-Stroke programAtrial fibrillation/flutterIntravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) therapyRecombinant tissue plasminogen activator therapyDeep vein thrombosis prophylaxisTissue plasminogen activator therapyBetter careTarget populationGWTG-Stroke hospitalsIschemic stroke admissionsPlasminogen activator therapyNumber of patientsProportion of subjectsData collection formDischarge antithromboticsEarly antithromboticsThrombosis prophylaxisTreatment contraindicationsEligible subjectsStroke admissionsActivator therapySmoking cessationLipid therapyMeasure complianceContraindications
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