2025
First-in-Human Implantable Inferior Vena Cava Sensor for Remote Care in Heart Failure FUTURE-HF
Kalra P, Gogorishvili I, Khabeishvili G, Málek F, Toman O, Critoph C, Flett A, Cowburn P, Mehra M, Sheridan W, Britton J, Buxo T, Kealy R, Kent A, Greene B, Guha K, Gardner R, Loke I, Vazir A, Brugts J, Gray A, Testani J, Damman K. First-in-Human Implantable Inferior Vena Cava Sensor for Remote Care in Heart Failure FUTURE-HF. JACC Heart Failure 2025, 13: 1000-1010. PMID: 40208140, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2025.01.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior vena cavaHeart failureIVC areaTechnical endpointsElevated natriuretic peptide levelsN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptidePro-B-type natriuretic peptideAnalysis of clinical outcomesFirst-in-human experienceFirst-in-human studyMarkers of congestionOptimal HF treatmentReduce HF eventsNYHA functional classProcedure-related complicationsNatriuretic peptide levelsNatriuretic peptideVena cavaSafety endpointsHF hospitalizationClinical findingsClinical outcomesProcedural successFollow-upPrimary safety
2024
Intravascular imaging-guided vs. angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in high-risk patients and complex coronary anatomies
Teixeira L, Ferreira R, Navalha D, Pasqualotto E, Fae I, Gibicoski T, Chavez M, Talavera A, Athayde G, Chamie D. Intravascular imaging-guided vs. angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in high-risk patients and complex coronary anatomies. International Journal Of Cardiology 2024, 416: 132510. PMID: 39222885, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsPercutaneous coronary interventionMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsRandomized Controlled TrialsTarget vessel failureComplex coronary anatomyCoronary anatomyComplex lesionsRisk ratioCardiovascular mortalityStent thrombosisMyocardial infarctionControlled TrialsAngiography-guided percutaneous coronary interventionProcedure-related complicationsMeta-analysisRisk of MACEAdverse cardiac eventsConfidence intervalsSystematic reviewIntravascular imagingRandom-effects modelNo significant differenceCardiac eventsPrimary outcomeEffect of Filtered Blood Return on Outcomes of Pulmonary Aspiration Thrombectomy
Bitar R, Bozal S, Sisti A, Mojibian H, Marino A, Cornman-Homonoff J. Effect of Filtered Blood Return on Outcomes of Pulmonary Aspiration Thrombectomy. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2024, 35: 1447-1456. PMID: 38950819, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulmonary artery pressureAspiration thrombectomyPulmonary embolismArterial pressureDuration of intensive care unitSeverity of adverse eventsLength of hospital stayHigh-risk PEProcedure-related complicationsAdverse event ratesIntensive care unitMarker of procedural successFluoroscopy timeTransfusion requirementsBlood lossNo significant differenceTransfusion needsHospital stayPost-procedureProcedural successAdverse eventsSurrogate markerLaboratory valuesProcedural outcomesProcedural detailsFACTFINDERS for PATIENT SAFETY: Preventing procedure-related complications: Epidural lipomatosis and postpartum steroid exposure
D'Souza R, Zheng P, Christolias G, Holder E, Lee H, Miller D, Raghunandan A, Smith C, Patel J, Committee I. FACTFINDERS for PATIENT SAFETY: Preventing procedure-related complications: Epidural lipomatosis and postpartum steroid exposure. Interventional Pain Medicine 2024, 3: 100408. PMID: 39238584, PMCID: PMC11372935, DOI: 10.1016/j.inpm.2024.100408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpidural steroid injectionsSpinal epidural lipomatosisProcedure-related complicationsSpinal stenosisSteroid injectionHypothalamic-pituitary-adrenalEpidural lipomatosisSteroid exposureDuration of breastfeedingLow-level evidenceResponse to steroid administrationPatient safetySteroid administrationNeurological compromiseInsufficient evidencePostpartumBreast milkLipomatosisStenosisSpinalInfant exposureSteroidsComplicationsInjectionBreastfeeding
2023
FactFinders for patient safety: Understanding potential procedure-related complications: RFN/multifidus atrophy, intradiscal biologics, and facet cyst rupture
Nguyen M, Saffarian M, Smith C, Holder E, Lee H, Marshall B, Mattie R, Patel J, Schneider B, McCormick Z, Committee S. FactFinders for patient safety: Understanding potential procedure-related complications: RFN/multifidus atrophy, intradiscal biologics, and facet cyst rupture. Interventional Pain Medicine 2023, 2: 100248. PMID: 39238672, PMCID: PMC11372888, DOI: 10.1016/j.inpm.2023.100248.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsLumbar medial branch radiofrequency neurotomyPotential procedure-related complicationsProcedure-related complicationsMultifidus atrophyCyst ruptureHigh-quality prospective studiesMedial branch radiofrequency neurotomyNerve root compressionRisk of complicationsReports of complicationsCross-sectional imagingRadiofrequency neurotomyRoot compressionProspective studyIntradiscal injectionBiologic interventionsClinical relevanceComplicationsLarger sample sizeAtrophyNatural historyPatient safetyAvailable evidenceComparison groupBiologics
2022
Safety and feasibility of single use cholecystoscopy for guiding laser or mechanical cholelithotripsy, and mechanical cholelithotomy
Nezami N, Division of Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine D, Latich I, Chockalingam A, Arici M, Lee J, Lozada J, Schlachter T, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology D, Department of Surgery B, Department of Radiology M. Safety and feasibility of single use cholecystoscopy for guiding laser or mechanical cholelithotripsy, and mechanical cholelithotomy. Diagnostic And Interventional Radiology 2022, 28: 352-358. PMID: 35950279, PMCID: PMC9634924, DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.20810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute calculus cholecystitisCalculus cholecystitisCatheter placementClinical successSingle-institute retrospective analysisCommon bile duct stonesMinor procedure-related complicationsEarly clinical outcomesProcedure-related complicationsBile duct stonesMedian time intervalMean interval timeNumber of interventionsGallstone extractionCholecystostomy tubeEnd of lifeMorbid obesitySurgical contraindicationsSymptomatic cholelithiasisClinical outcomesDuct stonesCardiopulmonary diseaseDrainage catheterPurpose PatientsRetrospective analysisImpact of Endoluminal Flow Diverter Number on Aneurysm Treatment Outcomes: A Multicenter Study
Vranic J, Harker P, Stapleton C, Regenhardt R, Alotaibi N, Leslie‐Mazwi T, Gupta R, Tan C, Koch M, Dmytriw A, Raymond S, Mascitelli J, Patterson T, Seinfeld J, White A, Case D, Roark C, Gandhi C, Al‐Mufti F, Cooper J, Matouk C, Sujijantarat N, Devia D, Ocampo‐Navia M, Villamizar‐Torres D, Puentes J, Patel A. Impact of Endoluminal Flow Diverter Number on Aneurysm Treatment Outcomes: A Multicenter Study. Stroke Vascular And Interventional Neurology 2022, 2 DOI: 10.1161/svin.121.000188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPipeline Embolization DeviceAneurysm occlusion rateSingle Pipeline Embolization DeviceMultiple Pipeline Embolization DevicesProcedure-related complicationsFlow-diverting stentsOcclusion rateIatrogenic complicationsOutcome measuresSignificant differencesDual antiplatelet therapy regimenProcedure-related ischemic strokeSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measurePED constructIschemic strokeTherapy regimenRetrospective reviewStent numberMulticenter studyRetreatment rateGiant aneurysmsAneurysm databaseTreatment outcomesClinical circumstancesInstitutional Variation in 30‐Day Complications Following Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Ngo L, Ali A, Ganesan A, Woodman R, Krumholz HM, Adams R, Ranasinghe I. Institutional Variation in 30‐Day Complications Following Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2022, 11: e022009. PMID: 35156395, PMCID: PMC9245833, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProcedure-related complicationsComplication rateAF ablationAtrial fibrillationCatheter ablationStroke/transient ischemic attackCare qualityTransient ischemic attackRisk of complicationsIschemic attackHospital stayCohort studyCommon complicationHospital dischargePericardial effusionCardiorespiratory failurePrimary outcomeProcedural characteristicsComplicationsPatientsHospitalStudy periodBackground ComplicationsPotential disparitiesFibrillationInitial experience with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound stereotactic surgery for central brain lesions in young adults.
Tierney T, Alavian K, Altman N, Bhatia S, Duchowny M, Hyslop A, Jayakar P, Resnick T, Wang S, Miller I, Ragheb J. Initial experience with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound stereotactic surgery for central brain lesions in young adults. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2022, 137: 760-767. PMID: 35171812, DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.jns21416.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubependymal giant cell astrocytomaHypothalamic hamartomaBrain lesionsIntracranial lesionsYoung adultsNew neurological deficitsPostoperative day 1Procedure-related complicationsLong-term outcomesMagnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasoundSingle-arm trialCases of hemorrhageGiant cell astrocytomaTreatment of tremorNicklaus Children's HospitalTuberous sclerosis complexYears of ageYoung adult populationCentral brain lesionsPatients 15Neurological deficitsSeizure controlPostoperative MRIPrimary outcomeElectrolyte derangements
2021
Is a picture-perfect thrombectomy necessary in acute ischemic stroke?
Chen C, Chalhoub R, Ding D, Kumar J, Ironside N, Kellogg R, Worrall B, Southerland A, Jabbour P, Wolfe S, Arthur A, Goyal N, Fragata I, Maier I, Matouk C, Grossberg J, Kan P, Schirmer C, Crowley R, Ares W, Ogilvy C, T A, Levitt M, Mokin M, Guerrero W, Mascitelli J, Yoo A, Williamson R, Grande A, Crosa R, Webb S, Psychogios M, Starke R, Spiotta A, Park M. Is a picture-perfect thrombectomy necessary in acute ischemic stroke? Journal Of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2021, 14: 111-116. PMID: 33593800, PMCID: PMC10947782, DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2020-017193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModified Rankin ScaleNear-complete reperfusionMTICI 2cPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesBaseline modified Rankin scaleModified Rankin Scale scoreProcedure-related complicationsCompare clinical outcomesNational Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scoreSymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhageHistory of strokeStroke Scale scoreAcute ischemic strokeMTICI 3 reperfusionReperfusion gradeReperfusion statusMTICI 3Retrospective studyClinical outcomesIntracerebral hemorrhageMatched CohortMTICIIncreased oddsRankin ScaleSafety and efficacy outcomes of the Pioneer Plus catheter in endovascular revascularization of lower extremity chronic total occlusions
Sheikh AB, Llanos-Chea F, Jelani QU, Anantha-Narayanan M, Attaran R, Schneider M, Ionescu C, Regan C, Nagpal S, Smolderen KG, Mena-Hurtado C. Safety and efficacy outcomes of the Pioneer Plus catheter in endovascular revascularization of lower extremity chronic total occlusions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: 746-755. PMID: 33592298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.01.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor adverse limb eventsAdverse limb eventsDevice-related complicationsProcedure-related complicationsProcedure-related outcomesProcedural successEfficacy outcomesPseudoaneurysm formationSafety outcomesLimb eventsLower extremity chronic total occlusionMajor adverse cardiovascular eventsChronic total occlusion interventionAccess site hematomaAcute arterial thrombosisAcute limb ischemiaAdverse cardiovascular eventsProvider-level factorsArteriovenous fistula formationHigh-volume centersChronic total occlusionMajor bleedingPreprocedural symptomsCardiovascular eventsCatheter use
2020
A Systematic Review of Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Severe Aortic Stenosis: Prevalence, Management, and Outcomes
Essa M, Essa M, Berardi C, Aneni E, Fleming J, Trejo-Paredes M, Bellumkonda L, F. Faridi K, Sugeng L. A Systematic Review of Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Severe Aortic Stenosis: Prevalence, Management, and Outcomes. American Journal Of Cardiovascular Research 2020, 1-9. DOI: 10.31487/nl.ajcr.2020.01.02.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBalloon aortic valvuloplastySevere aortic stenosisSurgical valve replacementCardiogenic shockAortic stenosisSystematic reviewCommon valvular heart diseaseProcedure-related complicationsValvular heart diseaseTranscatheter aortic valveHospital mortalityAortic valvuloplastyValve replacementPrimary outcomeCirculatory supportFatal conditionAortic valveHeart diseaseStudy protocolBetter outcomesPatientsMedical emergencyStenosisAdditional outcomesMortalityTransradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Yashima F, Inohara T, Numasawa Y, Kuno T, Sawano M, Ueno K, Shimoji K, Noma S, Fukuda K, Kohsaka S. Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease. Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine 2020, 21: 1138-1143. PMID: 32089511, DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionTransradial interventionTransfemoral interventionAdvanced CKDCKD patientsHemodialysis initiationPCI patientsCoronary interventionPropensity matchingAdvanced chronic kidney diseaseMore procedure-related complicationsChronic kidney disease patientsTransradial percutaneous coronary interventionConsecutive PCI patientsMulticenter Japanese registryAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseaseProcedure-related complicationsGlomerular filtration rateKidney disease patientsOutcomes of interestAKI riskKidney injuryClinical outcomesPeriprocedural bleeding
2019
Cholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy
Nezami N, Benchetrit L, Latich I, Schlachter T. Cholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy. Radiology Case Reports 2019, 14: 1459-1466. PMID: 31641393, PMCID: PMC6796643, DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2019.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopyLiver transplantLaser lithotripsyMajor procedure-related complicationsProcedure-related complicationsExtrahepatic bile ductAbdominal CT scanDuctal calculiHepaticojejunal anastomosisPostliver transplantationNew onsetSelect patientsLiver biopsyPersistent painBile ductDuct calculiRisk factorsSuccessful treatmentRemoval of intraSuitable alternative optionCT scanEndoscopic techniquesBasket retrievalLarge calculiCholangioscopyA Systematic Review of Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Severe Aortic Stenosis: Prevalence, Management and Outcomes
Essa M, Aneni E, Bernardi C, Fleming J, Paredes M, Frumento K, Abdelmessih M, Sugeng L, Bellumkonda L. A Systematic Review of Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Severe Aortic Stenosis: Prevalence, Management and Outcomes. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s51. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTranscatheter aortic valve replacementBalloon aortic valvuloplastyMechanical circulatory supportSurgical valve replacementAortic stenosisValve replacementPrevalence of ASCommon valvular heart diseaseMechanical circulatory support devicesCardiogenic shock managementSevere aortic stenosisAortic valve replacementProcedure-related complicationsValvular heart diseaseCirculatory support devicesHospital mortalityAortic valvuloplastyCardiogenic shockPrimary outcomeValve interventionCirculatory supportFatal conditionShock managementHeart diseaseStudy protocolInstitutional Variation in Quality of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: A Cohort Study.
Ranasinghe I, Labrosciano C, Horton D, Ganesan A, Curtis JP, Krumholz HM, McGavigan A, Hossain S, Air T, Hariharaputhiran S. Institutional Variation in Quality of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: A Cohort Study. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2019, 171: 309-317. PMID: 31357210, DOI: 10.7326/m18-2810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular implantable electronic devicesComplication rateCohort studyCIED complicationsCardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) implantationMajor device-related complicationsDays of dischargeDevice-related complicationsProcedure-related complicationsImplantable electronic devicesPPM implantationMajor complicationsICD placementDevice implantationElective proceduresComplicationsHospitalCare qualityStudy periodPatientsAdministrative dataInstitutional variationNational averageImplantationOptimum age for performing Fontan operation in patients with univentricular heart
Akintoye E, Veldtman G, Miranda W, Connolly H, Egbe A. Optimum age for performing Fontan operation in patients with univentricular heart. Congenital Heart Disease 2019, 14: 138-139. PMID: 30945806, DOI: 10.1111/chd.12690.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Hospital teaching status and trascatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes in the United States: Analysis of the national inpatient sample
Telila T, Akintoye E, Ando T, Merid O, Palla M, Mallikethi‐Reddy S, Briasoulis A, Grines C, Afonso L. Hospital teaching status and trascatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes in the United States: Analysis of the national inpatient sample. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2017, 90: 1200-1205. PMID: 28795480, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHospital CostsHospital MortalityHospitals, TeachingHumansLength of StayLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPostoperative ComplicationsProcess Assessment, Health CareRegistriesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsTranscatheter aortic valve replacementAcute kidney injuryNational Inpatient SampleHospital teaching statusHospital mortalityTeaching statusInpatient SampleMechanical circulatory support devicesAortic valve replacementProcedure-related complicationsShort-term outcomesMechanical circulatory supportLength of stayCirculatory support devicesICD-9 codingHospital stayKidney injurySecondary outcomesValve replacementPrimary outcomeTAVR proceduresClinical outcomesCirculatory supportMean agePatient outcomes
2016
Outcomes 1 Year After Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator Lead Abandonment Versus Explantation for Unused or Malfunctioning Leads
Zeitler EP, Wang Y, Dharmarajan K, Anstrom KJ, Peterson ED, Daubert JP, Curtis JP, Al-Khatib SM. Outcomes 1 Year After Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator Lead Abandonment Versus Explantation for Unused or Malfunctioning Leads. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2016, 9 PMID: 27406605, PMCID: PMC4973616, DOI: 10.1161/circep.116.003953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryLead explantationUpper extremity thrombosisProcedure-related complicationsImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator leadsOutcomes 1 yearLong-term safetyCardioverter-defibrillator leadsHospital complicationsHospital deathUrgent surgeryPulmonary embolismICD RegistryHospital eventsPostprocedure complicationsMortality riskPatientsICD leadPropensity scoreComplicationsExplantationLead abandonmentMalfunctioning leadsHigh rateComparative acuteTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Women Versus Men (from the US CoreValve Trials)
Forrest JK, Adams DH, Popma JJ, Reardon MJ, Deeb GM, Yakubov SJ, Hermiller JB, Huang J, Skelding KA, Lansky A. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Women Versus Men (from the US CoreValve Trials). The American Journal Of Cardiology 2016, 118: 396-402. PMID: 27346591, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Valve StenosisCause of DeathComorbidityFemaleFrail ElderlyHumansIncidenceMaleMortalityPostoperative ComplicationsPostoperative HemorrhageSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsStrokeTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementTreatment OutcomeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsTranscatheter aortic valve replacementAortic valve replacementCoreValve prosthesisValve replacementSevere symptomatic aortic stenosisSurgical aortic valve replacementLeft ventricular systolic functionWomen Versus MenMajor vascular complicationsSymptomatic aortic stenosisIncidence of strokeProcedure-related complicationsVentricular systolic functionCoronary artery diseaseLife-threatening bleedsSignificant baseline differencesGender-related differencesCause mortalityVascular complicationsBaseline characteristicsPatient characteristicsPrevious strokeSystolic functionAortic stenosisArtery disease
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