2021
Impact of impaired ambulatory capacity on the outcomes of peripheral vascular interventions among patients with chronic limb-threating ischemia
Naazie I, Arhuidese I, Zil-E-Ali A, Siracuse J, Malas M. Impact of impaired ambulatory capacity on the outcomes of peripheral vascular interventions among patients with chronic limb-threating ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: 489-498.e1. PMID: 33548441, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.12.088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalChronic DiseaseDependent AmbulationEndovascular ProceduresFemaleFunctional StatusHospital MortalityHumansIschemiaLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedMobility LimitationPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProgression-Free SurvivalRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsConceptsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaAmbulatory with assistanceAmputation-free survivalWheelchair-bound patientsAmbulatory capacityNonambulatory patientsBedridden patientsAmbulatory patientsPoor functional statusPeripheral endovascular interventionsAmbulatory impairmentIn-hospital deathLimb-threatening ischemiaFunctional statusPostoperative complicationsSecondary outcomesLogistic regressionPeripheral vascular interventionsPrimary outcomeQuality InitiativeEndovascular interventionStudy outcomesAmputationOdds of postoperative complicationsWheelchair-bound
2017
Sartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty
Obeid T, Locham S, Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Aridi H, Malas M. Sartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 43: 226-231. PMID: 28258021, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBaltimoreChi-Square DistributionComorbidityFemaleGeneral SurgeryGroinHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMuscle, SkeletalPostoperative ComplicationsRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSpecializationSurgeonsSurgery, PlasticSurgical FlapsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWound HealingWounds and InjuriesConceptsSartorius muscle flapSurgery casesVascular surgeonsReintervention ratePerioperative outcomesPlastic surgeonsPrimary outcomeOperating surgeon’s preferenceOperating surgeon's specialtySurgical reintervention rateHistory of malignancySurgical specialtiesHigh-risk patientsVascular surgery casesEvaluate primary outcomesMultivariate logistic regression modelBody mass indexSeverely ill patientsPlastic surgery casesGeneral surgery casesSurgical reinterventionNoninfectious complicationsSurgeon specialtyComplication ratePatient-level factorsBovine carotid artery biologic graft outperforms expanded polytetrafluoroethylene for hemodialysis access
Arhuidese I, Reifsnyder T, Islam T, Karim O, Nejim B, Obeid T, Qazi U, Malas M. Bovine carotid artery biologic graft outperforms expanded polytetrafluoroethylene for hemodialysis access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 775-782. PMID: 28236920, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.10.080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnimalsBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationBody Mass IndexCarotid ArteriesCattleChi-Square DistributionFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularGraft SurvivalHeterograftsHumansHyperlipidemiasKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisObesityOdds RatioPolytetrafluoroethyleneProportional Hazards ModelsProsthesis DesignRenal DialysisRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsPrimary assisted patencyCohort of patientsSecondary patencyBovine carotid arteryHemodialysis accessAssisted patencyBiological graftsArteriovenous graftsPredictors of graft failureSingle-institution retrospective reviewGraft infection rateHigher body mass indexLog-rank testAccess-related complicationsCox regression analysisPermanent hemodialysis accessMultivariate logistic analysisCharacteristics of patientsBody mass indexSociety for Vascular SurgeryEPTFE graftsPrimary patencyRetrospective reviewGraft complicationsArteriovenous fistula
2016
Perioperative Outcomes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgical Repair in a Nationally Validated Database
Nejim B, Alshaikh H, Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Lum Y, Canner J, Locham S, Malas M. Perioperative Outcomes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgical Repair in a Nationally Validated Database. Angiology 2016, 68: 502-507. PMID: 28537129, DOI: 10.1177/0003319716677666.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic outlet syndromeArterial TOSVenous TOSNeurogenic TOSAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMedian in-hospital stayThoracic outlet syndrome typesVenous thoracic outlet syndromeTreatment of thoracic outlet syndromeNeurogenic thoracic outlet syndromeArterial thoracic outlet syndromeQuality Improvement Program databaseRib resection surgeryMedian operative timeIn-hospital stayNationally validated databasePropensity score matchingPerioperative outcomesSurgical repairPostoperative outcomesResection surgeryProgram databaseOperative timeOutcomes after carotid artery stenting in hemodialysis patients
Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Hicks C, Yin K, Canner J, Segev D, Malas M. Outcomes after carotid artery stenting in hemodialysis patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 63: 1511-1516. PMID: 27106247, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.02.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyCarotid Artery DiseasesChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansKidney DiseasesLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionPatient SelectionProportional Hazards ModelsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCarotid artery stentingHemodialysis patientsStudy of outcomesArtery stentingObservational study of outcomesCohort of hemodialysis patientsAsymptomatic dialysis patientsSingle-institution seriesMedian follow-upLong-term freedomPerceived poor outcomesLong-term outcomesPlanning carotid artery stentingLong-term survivalPopulation-based studyPredictors of strokeSymptomatic patientsPopulation-based study of outcomesPatient survivalRandomized studySymptomatic statusPoor outcomeFollow-upCox regressionDialysis patientsRacial disparities after vascular trauma are age-dependent
Hicks C, Canner J, Zarkowsky D, Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Malas M. Racial disparities after vascular trauma are age-dependent. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 64: 418-424. PMID: 26993377, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.01.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAmputation, SurgicalBlack or African AmericanChi-Square DistributionFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHospital MortalityHumansLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular System InjuriesWhite PeopleWounds, PenetratingYoung AdultConceptsRacial disparitiesBlack patientsAge groupsRisk adjustmentWhite patientsOlder black patientsRisk of amputationSignificant racial disparitiesTrauma patientsCompare in-hospital mortalityNationwide Inpatient SampleYoung black patientsOlder age groupsRisk of deathYoung white patientsInternational ClassificationIn-hospital mortalityEffects of raceOlder populationWhite counterpartsInpatient SampleTrauma populationVascular traumaAmputationEdition codes
2015
Contemporary Outcomes for Open Infrainguinal Bypass in the Endovascular Era
Reifsnyder T, Arhuidese I, Hicks C, Obeid T, Massada K, Khaled A, Qazi U, Malas M. Contemporary Outcomes for Open Infrainguinal Bypass in the Endovascular Era. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 30: 52-58. PMID: 26549809, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseInfrainguinal bypassLimb salvage rateCritical limb ischemiaGraft failureVein conduitSociety for Vascular Surgery standardsSalvage ratePredictors of graft failureLimb ischemiaAutogenous vein conduitPrimary-assisted patencySymptomatic peripheral arterial diseaseCohort of patientsMonitoring of high-risk groupsCox regression analysisLong-term outcomesSixty-five casesHigh-risk groupManagement of comorbiditiesLower-extremity revascularizationPrimary patencySecondary patencyRedo bypassAutogenous vein graftsBeta-blocker use is associated with lower stroke and death after carotid artery stenting
Obeid T, Arhuidese I, Gaidry A, Qazi U, Abularrage C, Goodney P, Cronenwett J, Malas M. Beta-blocker use is associated with lower stroke and death after carotid artery stenting. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 63: 363-369. PMID: 26526052, PMCID: PMC5292260, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.08.108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyCarotid Artery DiseasesChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHemodynamicsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioProtective FactorsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsCarotid artery stentingBeta-blocker usePostprocedural hypertensionPostprocedural hypotensionBeta-blockersArtery stentingAssociated with postprocedural hypotensionEffect of preoperative medicationOutcomes of carotid artery stentingPredictors of postoperative strokeAssociated with lower strokeSelection of patientsMultivariate logistic regression modelDistal embolic protection useVascular Quality InitiativeMyocardial infarction rateGranular clinical dataMultiple controlled trialsPreoperative medicationsPostoperative strokeBeta blockersPeriprocedural stroke/deathStroke/death rateLogistic regression modelsStroke/death riskVascular access modifies the protective effect of obesity on survival in hemodialysis patients
Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Hicks C, Qazi U, Botchey I, Zarkowsky D, Reifsnyder T, Malas M. Vascular access modifies the protective effect of obesity on survival in hemodialysis patients. Surgery 2015, 158: 1628-1634. PMID: 26126794, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.04.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexEnd-stage renal diseaseNormal body mass indexProtective effect of obesityHigher body mass indexEffect of obesityObesity paradoxProtective effect of increasing BMIEffect of increased BMIBody mass index statusMass indexHD accessProtective effectAssociated with lower mortalityPropensity score matching analysisSurvival of patientsScore matching analysisSurvival benefitImproved survivalRetrospective studyHemodialysis accessInitiate hemodialysisPatient backgroundRenal diseaseCox regressionPoststent ballooning is associated with increased periprocedural stroke and death rate in carotid artery stenting
Obeid T, Arnaoutakis D, Arhuidese I, Qazi U, Abularrage C, Black J, Perler B, Malas M. Poststent ballooning is associated with increased periprocedural stroke and death rate in carotid artery stenting. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 62: 616-623.e1. PMID: 26033011, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.03.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplasty, BalloonCarotid StenosisChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient SelectionRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsCarotid artery stentingCarotid endarterectomyHemodynamic depressionPerioperative strokeArtery stentingVascular Quality Initiative databaseApplication of carotid artery stentingAge of patientsIncreased perioperative riskIpsilateral CEASevere residual stenosisDeath rateCarotid artery lesionsLogistic regression analysisDegree of stenosisComplication rateSurgical riskPatient agePreoperative medicationsPerioperative riskRetrospective analysisSymptomatic statusIntraoperative techniquesResidual stenosisComparison to carotid endarterectomy
2014
Design of the Revascularization With Open Bypass vs Angioplasty and Stenting of the Lower Extremity Trial (ROBUST): A Randomized Clinical Trial
Malas M, Qazi U, Glebova N, Arhuidese I, Reifsnyder T, Black J, Perler B, Freischlag J. Design of the Revascularization With Open Bypass vs Angioplasty and Stenting of the Lower Extremity Trial (ROBUST): A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surgery 2014, 149: 1289-1295. PMID: 25353642, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReduce health care costsRandomized clinical trialsOpen bypassPercutaneous transluminal angioplastyCritical limb ischemiaHospital admission costsQuality-of-life questionnaireHealth care costsAnkle brachial indexQuality of lifeImprovement of quality of lifeEXTREME trialClinical trialsTransluminal angioplastyLimb ischemiaAmputation-free survivalTransAtlantic Inter-Society ConsensusCare costsRobust trialsFemoropopliteal bypassTASC II BSecondary aimAdmission costsBrachial indexSuperficial femoral artery lesionsMortality benefits of different hemodialysis access types are age dependent
Hicks C, Canner J, Arhuidese I, Zarkowsky D, Qazi U, Reifsnyder T, Black J, Malas M. Mortality benefits of different hemodialysis access types are age dependent. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 61: 449-456. PMID: 25175630, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.07.091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalCatheterization, Central VenousCatheters, IndwellingCentral Venous CathetersChi-Square DistributionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPatient SelectionProportional Hazards ModelsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsArteriovenous fistulaArteriovenous graftsHemodialysis cathetersMortality benefitDialysis accessBenefits of arteriovenous fistulasPredictor of overall mortalityCox proportional hazards modelsEffects of ageAge groupsUnited States Renal Data SystemRisk of deathAccess typeYears of ageProportional hazards modelHemodialysis access typePatient ageHemodialysis initiationRisk-adjusted mortalityOverall mortalityDialysis patientsPatientsHazards modelSpline modelIncreasing ageProgress toward elimination of malaria in Nigeria: Uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies for the treatment of malaria in households in Benin City
Akoria O, Arhuidese I. Progress toward elimination of malaria in Nigeria: Uptake of artemisinin-based combination therapies for the treatment of malaria in households in Benin City. Annals Of African Medicine 2014, 13: 104-113. PMID: 24923369, DOI: 10.4103/1596-3519.134383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAnti-Infective AgentsAntimalarialsArtemisininsChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHealth PolicyHumansInfantMalariaMaleMiddle AgedNational Health ProgramsNigeriaPlasmodiumRegression AnalysisSocioeconomic FactorsYoung AdultConceptsArtemisinin-based combination therapyRoll Back MalariaTreatment of malariaCombination therapyPatent medicine storesUptake of ACTsACT useNon-ACT antimalarialsFirst-line therapyElimination of malariaBenin CitySulfadoxine-pyrimethamineUncomplicated malariaArtemisinin monotherapyMalaria episodesMedicine storesGovernment hospitalsMalaria treatmentSocial Sciences versionAntimalarial medicinesMalariaPrivate hospitalsTherapySciences versionHospital