2023
High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist
Khosla A, Zhao Y, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Singh I. High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist. Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 2023, 38: 1087-1098. PMID: 37455352, DOI: 10.1177/08850666231188290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk pulmonary embolismHigh-risk PE patientsPulmonary embolismRisk stratificationPE patientsTreatment optionsRisk pulmonary embolismMassive pulmonary embolismIntensivist’s perspectiveReperfusion therapySupportive careAcute managementPatientsIntensivistsSupport optionsEmbolismHigh rateCarePhysiological consequencesOutcomesTreatmentOptionsStratificationMorbidityTherapy
2022
Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy and extracorporeal membranous oxygenation: A case series
Mously H, Hajjari J, Chami T, Hammad T, Schilz R, Carman T, Elgudin Y, Abu‐Omar Y, Pelletier M, Shishehbor M, Li J. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy and extracorporeal membranous oxygenation: A case series. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2022, 100: 274-278. PMID: 35686535, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary Embolism Response TeamExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationPulmonary embolismFollow-up periodCardiac arrestPulmonary embolism response team activationHigh-risk pulmonary embolismRetrospective chart review of patientsChart review of patientsExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiationMassive pulmonary embolismMedian ECMO durationReview of patientsRight heart strainRetrospective chart reviewSignificant hemodynamic compromisePERT programsLife-threatening diagnosisMassive PEECMO durationMedian agePE diagnosisHemodynamic compromiseSignificant morbidityHeart strainCatheter-directed embolectomy for massive pulmonary embolism in a pediatric patient
Chan SM, Gaupp F, Lee JM, Pollak JS, Khosla A. Catheter-directed embolectomy for massive pulmonary embolism in a pediatric patient. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports 2022, 10: 2050313x221112361. PMID: 35847425, PMCID: PMC9280839, DOI: 10.1177/2050313x221112361.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMassive pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismPediatric patientsPulmonary Embolism Response TeamPediatric pulmonary embolismSystemic thrombolyticsPediatric populationTreatment paradigmEffective therapyAdult studiesInclusion criteriaHigh riskEmbolismAdult populationEmbolectomyPatientsResponse teamsMore researchChildrenRiskAnticoagulationThrombolyticsTherapyPopulationMortality
2019
Right Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever System
Nezami N, Latich I, Murali N, Ali R, Lin BA, ShervinRad M, Pollak J, Mojibian H. Right Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever System. EJVES Short Reports 2019, 45: 22-25. PMID: 31828229, PMCID: PMC6888743, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2019.10.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransthoracic echocardiography guidanceEchocardiography guidanceFlowTriever SystemPulmonary embolismMechanical thrombectomyFluoroscopy guidancePulmonary arterial thrombiRight hip arthroplastyMassive pulmonary embolismRight atrial thrombusPulmonary artery embolectomyYear old femaleAtrial thrombusCardiopulmonary arrestPulmonary arteryCase reportPercutaneous interventionArterial thrombiHip arthroplastyCardiac chambersOld femaleThrombectomyEmbolismThrombusClotsA Doppler Echocardiographic Pulmonary Flow Marker of Massive or Submassive Acute Pulmonary Embolus
Afonso L, Sood A, Akintoye E, Gorcsan J, Rehman M, Kumar K, Javed A, Kottam A, Cardozo S, Singh M, Palla M, Ando T, Adegbala O, Shokr M, Briasoulis A. A Doppler Echocardiographic Pulmonary Flow Marker of Massive or Submassive Acute Pulmonary Embolus. Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2019, 32: 799-806. PMID: 31056367, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2019.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive pulmonary embolismSubmassive pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismSubsegmental pulmonary embolismMcConnell's signExtent of PEDoppler flow patternsAcute pulmonary emboliFuture prospective studiesCharacteristic curve analysisSpectral Doppler interrogationAlternative imaging modalityNoninvasive signsUnderwent echocardiographyEchocardiographic parametersPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary emboliEchocardiography parametersProspective studyDoppler interrogationTomographic angiographyDeceleration timeDoppler variablesClinical utilityPatients
2017
Stratification, Imaging, and Management of Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
Sista AK, Kuo WT, Schiebler M, Madoff DC. Stratification, Imaging, and Management of Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism. Radiology 2017, 284: 5-24. PMID: 28628412, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2017151978.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Severe falciparum malaria associated with massive pulmonary embolism
Musoke C, Ssendikadiwa C, Babua C, Schwartz JI. Severe falciparum malaria associated with massive pulmonary embolism. Annals Of African Medicine 2014, 13: 47-49. PMID: 24521579, DOI: 10.4103/1596-3519.126952.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Chapter 59 Cardiopulmonary bypass
Smith B, Rinder H, Rinder C. Chapter 59 Cardiopulmonary bypass. 2007, 1077-1095. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012369367-9/50821-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiopulmonary bypassHemostatic abnormalitiesMassive pulmonary embolismSevere respiratory failurePulmonary dysfunctionRenal dysfunctionRespiratory failureHemodynamic supportPulmonary embolismCardiac surgeryCardiac arrestEnvironmental hypothermiaMyocardial ischemiaPlatelet effectsClinical abnormalitiesCPB proceduresAbnormalitiesPhysiologic interactionsDysfunctionBypassPossible rolePrimary roleEmbolismComplicationsIschemia
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