2021
Age-based outcomes of autogenous fistulas for hemodialysis access
Arhuidese I, King R, Elemuo C, Agbonkhese G, Calero A, Malas M. Age-based outcomes of autogenous fistulas for hemodialysis access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: 1636-1642. PMID: 34298119, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary assisted patencySecondary patencyPopulation-based cohortAssisted patencyFistula maturationPrimary patencyAutogenous fistulasPatient survivalIncreasing agePopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemArteriovenous access creationLog-rank testCohort of patientsCohort of HD patientsCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyRisk-adjusted analysisAccess maturationAccess creationPrimary assistedKaplan-MeierFistula useClinical statusHD accessImpact 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
2020
Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation
Nejim B, Mathlouthi A, Weaver L, Faateh M, Arhuidese I, Malas M. Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 2069-2078.e4. PMID: 32471737, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.01.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FibrillationCarotid Artery DiseasesCerebral HemorrhageCross-Sectional StudiesDatabases, FactualEndarterectomy, CarotidEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCarotid artery stentingInternational Classification of DiseasesClinical Modification codesClassification of DiseasesOdds of intracerebral hemorrhagePredictors of ischemic strokeIntracerebral hemorrhageMultivariate logistic modelIn-hospital strokeCarotid artery diseaseCarotid endarterectomyHospital sizeAFib patientsInternational ClassificationModification codesHealthcare databasesMedication useStatistically significant predictorsAdjusted analysesAtrial fibrillationRandomized clinical trialsArtery diseasePremier Healthcare DatabaseAssociated with worse postoperative outcomesCarotid artery revascularization proceduresImpact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis Access
Arhuidese I, Holscher C, Elemuo C, Parkerson G, Johnson B, Malas M. Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis Access. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 68: 192-200. PMID: 32339695, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexImpact of body mass indexEnd-stage renal diseaseObesity class IObesity classAutogenous fistulasMass indexSpectrum of body mass indexPopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemClass ILog-rank testCohort of patientsCox regression analysisPrevalence of obesityKaplan-Meier estimatesPopulation-based cohortTreatment of end-stage renal diseaseChi-square testAccess maturationNo significant differenceNormal weightRetrospective studyHemodialysis accessRenal diseaseOutcomes of autogenous fistulas and prosthetic grafts for hemodialysis access in diabetic and nondiabetic patients
Arhuidese I, Purohit A, Elemuo C, Parkerson G, Shames M, Malas M. Outcomes of autogenous fistulas and prosthetic grafts for hemodialysis access in diabetic and nondiabetic patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 2088-2096. PMID: 32276026, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.02.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualDiabetic NephropathiesFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsProsthetic graft infectionAutogenous fistulasSecondary patencyProsthetic graftsNondiabetic patientsPopulation-based cohortGraft infectionPrimary patencyPrimary assistedHemodialysis accessPopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemCohort of hemodialysis patientsPrimary fistula patencyPrimary assisted patencyLog-rank testKaplan-Meier analysisCohort of patientsCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyStudent's t-testEffects of diabetesProsthetic graft patencyAssisted patencyGraft recipientsAge-related outcomes of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis access
Arhuidese I, Beaulieu R, Aridi H, Locham S, Baldwin E, Malas M. Age-related outcomes of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 643-650. PMID: 32067881, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.10.096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualDevice RemovalFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis-Related InfectionsRenal DialysisReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsPrimary assisted patencyPopulation-based cohortGraft infectionAssisted patencySecondary patencyPrimary patencyNo significant differenceArteriovenous graftsHemodialysis accessOutcomes of arteriovenous graftsAge-related outcomesOlder age categoriesCohort of hemodialysis patientsProsthetic graft infectionArteriovenous graft placementEnd-stage renal diseaseLog-rank testPrevalence of end-stage renal diseaseKaplan-Meier analysisSignificant differenceCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyOlder ageGraft excisionU.S. Renal Data System
2019
Vascular access for hemodialysis in the elderly
Arhuidese I, Cooper M, Rizwan M, Nejim B, Malas M. Vascular access for hemodialysis in the elderly. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 69: 517-525.e1. PMID: 30683199, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.05.219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCatheterization, Central VenousClinical Decision-MakingDatabases, FactualFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansKidney Failure, ChronicLife ExpectancyMalePatient SelectionQuality of LifeRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsArteriovenous fistulaArteriovenous graftsElderly patientsPopulation-based cohort of elderly patientsHD cathetersMedian time to maturationOutcomes of arteriovenous fistulaUnited States Renal Database SystemCohort of elderly patientsMultivariate Cox regression analysisCatheter-free dialysisPre-emptive surgeryPrimary assisted patencyKaplan-Meier analysisCox regression analysisStudent's t-testPopulation-based cohortAssisted patencyTolerate surgerySecondary patencyPrimary patencySurgical riskModes of HDConduit patencyRetrospective analysis
2018
Utilization, patency, and complications associated with vascular access for hemodialysis in the United States
Arhuidese I, Orandi B, Nejim B, Malas M. Utilization, patency, and complications associated with vascular access for hemodialysis in the United States. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1166-1174. PMID: 30244924, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.01.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCatheterization, Central VenousCatheter-Related InfectionsCentral Venous CathetersDatabases, FactualFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansMaleMedical AuditMedicareMiddle AgedPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prosthesis-Related InfectionsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsCatheter-free dialysisPrimary assisted patencyAutogenous fistulasPrimary patencyProsthetic graftsCatheter useAssisted patencySecondary patencySevere infectionsMedian time to maturationOutcome of vascular accessVascular accessAssociated with high mortalityLong-term hemodialysisComplications associated with vascular accessPatient survivalRetrospective studyAccess infectionFistula useGraft useHemodialysis cathetersFistulaCompare outcomesLow infection riskCatheterComparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database
Wiske C, Arhuidese I, Malas M, Patterson R. Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 416-425. PMID: 29571621, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBlood Pressure DeterminationCarotid Artery DiseasesCerebrovascular CirculationChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualElectroencephalographyEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMonitoring, IntraoperativeMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Patterns, Physicians'Retrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStrokeSurgeonsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsRate of in-hospital deathIn-hospital deathShunt groupPractice patternsRoutine shuntingCerebral monitoringReturn to the operating roomRisk factorsPostoperative length of stayVascular Quality Initiative databaseShorter postoperative length of stayPressure monitoringVascular Quality Initiative registryMultivariate logistic regression modelCerebral monitoring techniquesRisk-adjusted analysisPatient risk factorsMonitoring groupLow-frequency outcomesRate of strokeNational databaseLength of stayConcomitant proceduresSurgical approachRe-exploration
2017
Outcomes of Primary and Secondary Carotid Artery Stenting
Arhuidese I, Rizwan M, Nejim B, Malas M. Outcomes of Primary and Secondary Carotid Artery Stenting. Stroke 2017, 48: 3086-3092. PMID: 28974632, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.117.016963.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssociated with significantly lower oddsSymptomatic patientsSignificantly lower oddsLower oddsIpsilateral carotid endarterectomyCox regression analysisOdds of hypotensionCarotid artery stentingVascular Quality InitiativeAsymptomatic patientsOdds of hypertensionKaplan-MeierPeriprocedural stroke/deathCAS proceduresPeriprocedural hypotensionArtery stentingCarotid angioplastyCarotid endarterectomyPatientsStroke/deathEvaluate outcomesOddsHypotensionBradycardiaStentPerioperative Outcomes of Open versus Endovascular Repair for Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms
Locham S, Grimm J, Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Obeid T, Black J, Malas M. Perioperative Outcomes of Open versus Endovascular Repair for Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 44: 128-135. PMID: 28501656, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsOpen aneurysm repairEndovascular repairRenal failureAneurysm repairPostoperative outcomesPulmonary injuryNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseRisk of renal failureQuality Improvement Program databaseRuptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsHigh-risk patient characteristicsEndovascular aneurysm repairAssociated with higher ratesTAAA repairPulmonary complicationsPerioperative outcomesCardiopulmonary complicationsEndovascular approachAortic aneurysmProgram databaseIdentified patientsContemporary outcomesPatient characteristicsOperative timeConcurrent renal artery stent during endovascular infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair confers higher risk for 30-day acute renal failure
Nejim B, Arhuidese I, Rizwan M, Khalil L, Locham S, Zarkowsky D, Goodney P, Malas M. Concurrent renal artery stent during endovascular infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair confers higher risk for 30-day acute renal failure. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 1080-1088. PMID: 28222985, PMCID: PMC5960977, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.10.112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalChi-Square DistributionEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioRegistriesRenal Artery ObstructionRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsInfrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysmAcute renal failureEndovascular aneurysm repairAbdominal aortic aneurysmGlomerular filtration rateRenal outcomesAneurysm repairRenal failureFiltration rateDevelopment of acute renal failureAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramPostoperative acute renal failureSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramInfrarenal aortic aneurysm repairNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramRuptured abdominal aortic aneurysmBaseline characteristics of patientsProportion of female patientsSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariate logistic regression analysisPerioperative renal outcomeAdverse renal outcomesAortic aneurysm repairRenal artery angioplastyProportion of patientsFixed and variable cost of carotid endarterectomy and stenting in the United States: A comparative study
Obeid T, Alshaikh H, Nejim B, Arhuidese I, Locham S, Malas M. Fixed and variable cost of carotid endarterectomy and stenting in the United States: A comparative study. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 1398-1406.e1. PMID: 28216356, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.11.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyAsymptomatic DiseasesCarotid StenosisChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualDecision Support TechniquesEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHospital CostsHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPatient SelectionProcess Assessment, Health CarePropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCost of carotid artery stentingSymptomatic patientsHospital costsPropensity score matchingSymptomatic statusScore matchingPremier Perspective databaseCarotid artery stentingComorbidities of patientsStudent's t-testIn-hospital costsActual hospital costsAsymptomatic patientsSurgeon specialtyHospital characteristicsMale patientsCosts of carotid endarterectomyAsymptomatic cohortPerspective databaseArtery stentingPrimary outcomeCarotid endarterectomyPatientsClinical comorbiditiesHospital discharge
2016
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians is associated with higher mortality compared with nonoctogenarians
Hicks C, Obeid T, Arhuidese I, Qazi U, Malas M. Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians is associated with higher mortality compared with nonoctogenarians. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 64: 956-965.e1. PMID: 27364946, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.03.440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisPatient SelectionPostoperative ComplicationsPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsOpen AAA repairEndovascular AAA repairAAA repairPerioperative mortalityHistory of aortic surgeryAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairPrevalence of congestive heart failureVascular Quality Initiative databaseContrast dye volumeAssociated with high mortalityInfrarenal AAA repairMortality outcomesAortic aneurysm repairChronic renal insufficiencyOne-year mortalityCongestive heart failureAortic surgeryRenal insufficiencyAneurysm repairBlood transfusionOctogenarian patientsIntraoperative differencesYounger patientsIntraoperative usePredictors of perioperative outcomes after carotid revascularization
Nejim B, Obeid T, Arhuidese I, Hicks C, Wang S, Canner J, Malas M. Predictors of perioperative outcomes after carotid revascularization. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 204: 267-273. PMID: 27565060, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.04.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarotid artery stentingPredictor of perioperative outcomesCarotid endarterectomyPerioperative outcomesAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databasePredictor of postoperative MIAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramQuality Improvement Program databaseSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariate logistic regression analysisRisk of postoperative strokeOdds of reoperationPredictors of reoperationOutcomes of carotid endarterectomyCongestive heart failurePerioperative outcomes of carotid endarterectomyChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAssociated with higher oddsLogistic regression analysisObstructive pulmonary diseasePrevalence of diabetesOutcomes 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 patientsOutcomes after open infrainguinal bypass in patients with scleroderma
Arhuidese I, Malas M, Obeid T, Massada K, Khaled A, Alzahrani A, Samaha G, Reifsnyder T. Outcomes after open infrainguinal bypass in patients with scleroderma. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 64: 117-123. PMID: 27005756, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAutograftsBaltimoreCritical IllnessFemaleGraft SurvivalHumansIschemiaKaplan-Meier EstimateLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProportional Hazards ModelsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSaphenous VeinScleroderma, SystemicSeverity of Illness IndexTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular GraftingVascular PatencyConceptsInfrainguinal bypass surgeryLong-term outcomesBypass surgerySystemic sclerosisGraft failureSociety for Vascular Surgery standardsScleroderma patientsArtery diseaseFollow-up durationStandard deviation ageCox regression analysisSevere peripheral arterial diseaseHistory of hypertensionLower extremity bypassCoronary artery diseaseLimb salvage rateCritical limb ischemiaPeripheral arterial diseaseDeviation ageReporting of outcomesKaplan-MeierPoor outcomeSalvage rateInfrainguinal bypassLimb ischemia
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 riskHospital-Level Factors Associated With Mortality After Endovascular and Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Hicks C, Wick E, Canner J, Black J, Arhuidese I, Qazi U, Obeid T, Freischlag J, Malas M. Hospital-Level Factors Associated With Mortality After Endovascular and Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. JAMA Surgery 2015, 150: 632-636. PMID: 25970850, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.3871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHospitalsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsOpen AAA repairEndovascular AAA repairHospital typeAbdominal aortic aneurysmAssociated with mortalityAAA repairHospital-level factorsHospital-level effectsAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseFactors associated with mortalityAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairQuality Improvement Program databaseMortality ratioPredictor of reduced mortalityHospital effectsHospital sizeMultidisciplinary careAmerican CollegeModern careVariable hospitalAdequate accessHospitalImproved survival