2024
The radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access
Brahmandam A, Huttler J, Bellamkonda K, Setia O, Cardella J, Stewart W, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 80: a21-a22. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection
Setia O, Strosberg D, Blasberg J, Schwartz J, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Zwibelman H, Guzman R. Endoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: e115. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access
Brahmandam A, Huttler J, Bellamkonda K, Setia O, Cardella J, Stewart W, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: a17-a18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.04.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical Implications of Low Body Mass Index on Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization
Pinto Rodriguez P, Alameddine D, Huttler J, Damara F, Slade M, Cardella J, Guzman R, Chaar C. Clinical Implications of Low Body Mass Index on Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 106: 350-359. PMID: 38810726, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.02.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral vascular interventionsPeripheral arterial diseaseLower body mass indexUnderweight patientsLong-term outcomesBody mass indexNonobese patientsMass indexRetrospective analysis of patientsRate of thrombotic complicationsHigher 30-day mortalityRates of amputation-free survivalRate of reinterventionOutcomes of patientsPeripheral arterial disease patientsAnalysis of patientsKaplan-Meier analysisImpact of malnutritionBaseline demographic characteristicsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaEpidemic of obesityOptimization of nutritionLonger hospital lengthAdverse limb eventsAmputation-free survivalClinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach.
Regan C, Scierka L, Dardik A, Tonnessen B, Iyad Ochoa Chaar C, Ionescu C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Guzman R, Attaran R, Nagpal S, Shah S, Smolderen K, Mena-Hurtado C. Clinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach. Vascular 2024, 17085381241246318. PMID: 38669051, DOI: 10.1177/17085381241246318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDual antiplatelet therapyPeripheral arterial diseaseCYP2C19 testingCYP2C19 mutationsHeterogeneity of treatment effectsPeripheral vascular interventionsConsensus statementKnowledge questionsAntiplatelet therapyGenetic testingVascular surgeryAcademic health systemBarriers to implementationInterquartile rangeCYP2C19 genotype testingVascular diseaseInterventional cardiologyModified Delphi methodPatient's metabolic statusManagement of patientsCritical limb ischemiaPerceived barriersPeripheral vascular diseaseArterial vascular diseaseClinician perspectivesGender differences in autonomy and performance assessments in a national cohort of vascular surgery trainees
Weaver M, Sun T, Shickel B, Cox M, Carter T, Steinl G, Johnson C, Amankwah K, Cardella J, Loftus T, Smith B. Gender differences in autonomy and performance assessments in a national cohort of vascular surgery trainees. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 80: 260-267.e2. PMID: 38493897, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular surgery traineesSurgery traineesNational cohortGeneral surgery literatureSociety for Improving Medical Professional LearningTrainee genderFaculty assessmentLogistic generalized linear mixed modelsTrainee self-assessmentPost-graduate yearGender disparitiesWomen traineesAssess disparitiesVascular surgeryLinear mixed modelsGender differencesTargeted interventionsSurgery literatureIntegrated residentsSurgical skill acquisitionParticipating institutionsSurgical trainingInvestigate gender disparitiesSelf-assessmentReal-time feedbackThe radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access
Brahmandam A, Huttler J, Bellamkonda K, Setia O, Cardella J, Stewart W, Guzman R, Chaar C. The radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access. JVS Vascular Science 2024, 5: 100196. PMID: 38633882, PMCID: PMC11022081, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvssci.2024.100196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRepresentation of female vascular surgeons in national clinical trial leadership: analysis of trends over 20 years
Kostiuk V, Thaxton C, Loh S, Cardella J, Dardik A, Tonnessen B. Representation of female vascular surgeons in national clinical trial leadership: analysis of trends over 20 years. JVS-Vascular Insights 2024, 2: 100077. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2024.100077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical trialsFemale vascular surgeonsVascular surgeonsMethods Clinical trialsArtery diseaseClinical trial leadershipSite principal investigatorsVascular conditionsAbdominal aortic aneurysmSurgeon-investigatorInvestigator-led trialsCarotid artery diseasePeripheral arterial diseaseCarotid diseaseProportion of womenVenous thrombectomyBoard certificationAortic aneurysmPercentage of womenIndustry-sponsored trialsTrial leadershipHemodialysis accessSubgroup analysisVascular surgerySurgeons
2023
The Utilization of Protamine during Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the VQI
Ali S, Shebl F, Aboian E, Strosberg D, Fischer U, Cardella J, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The Utilization of Protamine during Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the VQI. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 101: 72-79. PMID: 38110083, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.10.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral vascular interventionsAdjusted rate ratiosProtamine useCardiac complicationsPropensity matchingVascular interventionsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePropensity scoreCharacteristics of patientsPeripheral arterial diseaseCongestive heart failureObstructive pulmonary diseaseMultivariable Poisson regressionUse of protamineSignificant differencesMedical comorbiditiesP2Y12 inhibitorsPerioperative bleedingPerioperative medicationsPerioperative outcomesDistal embolizationPatient comorbiditiesCarotid surgeryHeart failurePulmonary disease
2022
The Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Arterial Vascular Reconstructions
Kostiuk V, Setia O, Cardella J, Strosberg D, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Aboian E. The Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Arterial Vascular Reconstructions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 76: e26-e27. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.06.053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Use of Protamine During Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Vascular Quality Initiative
Ali S, Shebl F, Aboian E, Strosberg D, Fischer U, Cardella J, Guzman R, Chaar C. The Use of Protamine During Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Vascular Quality Initiative. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 75: e285. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.03.645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIncidence and Characteristics of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated for Superficial Venous Disease with Ablation
Satam K, Aurshina A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Cardella J, Aboian E, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Chaar C. Incidence and Characteristics of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated for Superficial Venous Disease with Ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2022, 10: 568-570. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2021.12.055.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Radiographic Relationships of the Femoral Head, Inguinal Ligament, and Common Femoral Artery Bifurcation for Optimal Vascular Access
Brahmandam A, Huttler J, Bellamkonda K, Setia O, Cardella J, Stewart W, Guzman R, Chaar C. Radiographic Relationships of the Femoral Head, Inguinal Ligament, and Common Femoral Artery Bifurcation for Optimal Vascular Access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: e328-e329. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.07.081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEligibility of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization Before Amputation
Satam K, Aboian E, Huttler J, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Guzman R, Chaar C. Eligibility of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization Before Amputation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: e175. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe State of Vascular Surgery Virtual Away Rotations in the Time of a Pandemic
Brahmandam A, Chandra V, Humphries M, Coleman D, Wooster M, Sheahan M, Ottinger M, Cardella J. The State of Vascular Surgery Virtual Away Rotations in the Time of a Pandemic. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: e157. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term Durability of Superficial Femoral Vein AV Fistula for Dialysis Access
Orion K, Kim T, Rizzo A, Cardella J, Rizzo A, Sarac T. Long-term Durability of Superficial Femoral Vein AV Fistula for Dialysis Access. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 71: 476-477. DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.01.036.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Saving Lives, Limbs, and Legal Peril: A Novel Evaluation of a Vascular Surgeon’s Value to a Health Care System
Cardella J, Orion K, Sarac T. Saving Lives, Limbs, and Legal Peril: A Novel Evaluation of a Vascular Surgeon’s Value to a Health Care System. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: e133. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.04.237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term Durability of Superficial Femoral Vein Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Access
Orion K, Kim T, Rizzo A, Cardella J, Rizzo A, Sarac T. Long-term Durability of Superficial Femoral Vein Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: e34-e35. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.04.068.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
PC090. Thermal Imaging as a Modality to Determine Adequate Reperfusion After Endovascular Intervention in the Lower Extremity
Chen J, Golden M, Fang K, Chaar C, Orion K, Sarac T, Cardella J. PC090. Thermal Imaging as a Modality to Determine Adequate Reperfusion After Endovascular Intervention in the Lower Extremity. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 69: e230-e231. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.04.338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn Analysis of the Current Educational Courses Offered to Vascular Trainees
Kim J, Jim J, Aulivola B, Bismuth J, Pounds L, Cardella J, Bazan H, Aziz F, Nicholson R, Marjan A, Sheahan C, Sheahan M. An Analysis of the Current Educational Courses Offered to Vascular Trainees. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 69: e32. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.01.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research