2023
Impaired left-ventricular global longitudinal strain by feature-tracking cardiac MRI predicts mortality in systemic sclerosis
Feher A, Miller E, Peters D, Mojibian H, Sinusas A, Hinchcliff M, Baldassarre L. Impaired left-ventricular global longitudinal strain by feature-tracking cardiac MRI predicts mortality in systemic sclerosis. Rheumatology International 2023, 43: 849-858. PMID: 36894756, DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05294-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate gadolinium enhancementLV-GLSSystemic sclerosisWorse survivalClinical indicationsImpaired left ventricular global longitudinal strainLeft ventricular global longitudinal strainPresence of LGECMR strainLV cardiac indexWorse LV-GLSLV ejection fractionCox regression analysisGlobal longitudinal strainLV cardiac outputGlobal radialCardiac indexOverall survivalRetrospective cohortEjection fractionPrognostic valueAdverse outcomesCardiac outputGadolinium enhancementRV strain
2021
Left ventricular myocardial strain and tissue characterization by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in immune checkpoint inhibitor associated cardiotoxicity
Higgins AY, Arbune A, Soufer A, Ragheb E, Kwan JM, Lamy J, Henry M, Cuomo JR, Charifa A, Gallegos C, Hull S, Coviello JS, Bader AS, Peters DC, Huber S, Mojibian HR, Sinusas AJ, Kluger H, Baldassarre LA. Left ventricular myocardial strain and tissue characterization by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in immune checkpoint inhibitor associated cardiotoxicity. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0246764. PMID: 33606757, PMCID: PMC7895343, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlobal longitudinal strainImmune checkpoint inhibitorsLate gadolinium enhancementRecovery of LVEFLake Louise criteriaCheckpoint inhibitorsNormal LVEFAverage global longitudinal strainPresence of LGEAbnormal global longitudinal strainCardiac magnetic resonance imagingCorrect clinical contextEvaluation of myocarditisLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionDiagnosis of myocarditisLeft ventricular strainCardiac magnetic resonanceLeft ventricular myocardial strainOvert left ventricular dysfunctionVentricular myocardial strainMagnetic resonance imagingAtrial strainVentricular dysfunctionVentricular strain
2020
Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial disease
Kim TI, Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 73: 911-917. PMID: 33038480, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.08.146.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalCardiovascular AgentsCoated Materials, BiocompatibleDrug-Eluting StentsEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedPaclitaxelPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProsthesis DesignRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsPaclitaxel-coated devicesPeripheral artery diseaseCause of mortalityPCD useRisk of mortalityCumulative doseFemoropopliteal peripheral artery diseaseKaplan-Meier survival curvesLong-term mortalityPeripheral arterial diseaseCox regression analysisDrug-coated balloonsOutcome of treatmentDrug-eluting stentsMajor amputationPrimary patencyReintervention rateArtery diseaseArterial diseaseRandomized trialsOpen surgeryPresent studySingle institutionEndovascular interventionPatientsCine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve Function
Hsu C, Bourganos K, Zafar MA, Huber S, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mojibian H, Elefteriades JA. Cine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve Function. Cardiology 2020, 145: 439-445. PMID: 32454507, DOI: 10.1159/000507182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic valve replacementAortic stenosisTransvalvular velocityValve functionECG-gated computed tomographyProsthetic heart valve functionProsthetic valve dysfunctionProsthetic valve functionCine CTHeart valve functionAVR patientsValve thrombosisCardiac eventsRepeat surgeryValve dysfunctionValve replacementSingle surgeonSurgical interventionRepeat evaluationProsthetic valvesComputed tomographyLeaflet excursionFurther evaluationLeaflet functionPatients
2019
Routine anterior spinal artery visualization prior to descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: High detection success
Abdelbaky M, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin A, Wu J, Papanikolaou D, Vinholo TF, Huber S, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mojibian H, Elefteriades JA. Routine anterior spinal artery visualization prior to descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: High detection success. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2019, 34: 1563-1568. PMID: 31705825, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior spinal arterySpinal cord blood supplyMagnetic resonance angiographyCT angiographyAneurysm repairTransient lower extremity weaknessThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairLower paraplegia ratesThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairLower extremity weaknessAortic aneurysm repairOpen surgical repairModality of choiceParaplegia rateTAAA repairExtremity weaknessPermanent paraplegiaSpinal arteryEnhanced imaging techniquesSurgical repairSpinal angiographySurgical techniqueBlood supplyDual-energy CT scanningModern imaging technologiesNatural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Velasquez CA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Tanweer M, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 2004-2011. PMID: 31708305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortaAortic RuptureAortographyCardiovascular AbnormalitiesComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionDiverticulumFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSubclavian ArteryTertiary Care CentersTreatment OutcomeVascular MalformationsVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsAberrant subclavian arteryKommerell's diverticulumNatural historyOperative interventionBack painCT scanChest/back painLeft aberrant subclavian arteryRight aberrant subclavian arterySingle tertiary referral centerRight-sided aortaSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerDeep vein thrombosisSerial CT scansComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRare developmental abnormalityAsymptomatic patientsHemorrhagic transformationDistal emboliEndovascular repairIschemic strokeMost patientsReferral centerCosts and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 653-659.e1. PMID: 31307952, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced endovascular techniquesIVC filter retrievalFilter dwell timeInferior vena cava filter retrievalEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalProcedural costsAdditional endovascular techniquesVenous ultrasound examinationVenous access sitesAbnormal radiologic findingsComputed tomography scanTotal procedural timeComplication rateMost complicationsPatient characteristicsTertiary centerRadiologic findingsOutside hospitalIVC filtersLower extremitiesTomography scanUltrasound examinationAccess siteBronchoscopy forcepsSelective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile Leak
Nezami N, Jarmakani H, Arici M, Latich I, Mojibian H, Ayyagari RR, Pollak JS, Perez Lozada JCL. Selective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile Leak. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2019, 64: 3314-3320. PMID: 31123973, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05677-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCystic duct stumpPost-cholecystectomy bile leakTrans-catheter coil embolizationSelective coil embolizationBile leakPercutaneous catheter placementCoil embolizationCatheter placementCystic ductGallbladder fossaFurther clinical symptomsPersistent bile leakFirst-line treatmentCommon bile ductCystic stumpResultsAll patientsMethodsSeven patientsEndoscopic treatmentPercutaneous drainageClinical symptomsLaparoscopic cholecystectomyPercutaneous catheterAbscess formationBile ductBiloma formationLeft atrial fibrosis correlates with extent of left ventricular myocardial delayed enhancement and left ventricular strain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Latif SR, Nguyen VQ, Peters DC, Soufer A, Henry ML, Grunseich K, Testani J, Hur DJ, Huber S, Mojibian H, Dicks D, Sinusas AJ, Meadows JL, Papoutsidakis N, Jacoby D, Baldassarre LA. Left atrial fibrosis correlates with extent of left ventricular myocardial delayed enhancement and left ventricular strain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2019, 35: 1309-1318. PMID: 30790116, DOI: 10.1007/s10554-019-01551-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAtrial Function, LeftAtrial RemodelingCardiomyopathy, HypertrophicContrast MediaFemaleFibrosisHeart AtriaHeart VentriclesHumansHypertrophy, Left VentricularMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineMaleMiddle AgedOrganometallic CompoundsPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftVentricular RemodelingConceptsLA fibrosisLV-LGEHypertrophic cardiomyopathyLA-LGELV fibrosisLV parametersLV end-diastolic volumeSetting of HCMAldosterone system inhibitionLate gadolinium enhancement (LGE) sequencesLV global strainLeft ventricular massEnd-diastolic volumeLeft atrial fibrosisMaximum wall thicknessFibrosis correlatesRenin-AngiotensinVentricular strainMedication usageAtrial fibrosisLV remodelingVentricular massLV massSystem inhibitionDiastolic volume
2018
REPAIRit: Improving Myocardial Nulling and Ghosting Artifacts of 3D Navigator‐Gated Late Gadolinium Enhancement Imaging During Arrhythmia
Hu C, Huber S, Latif SR, Santacana‐Laffitte G, Mojibian HR, Baldassarre LA, Peters DC. REPAIRit: Improving Myocardial Nulling and Ghosting Artifacts of 3D Navigator‐Gated Late Gadolinium Enhancement Imaging During Arrhythmia. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2018, 49: 688-699. PMID: 30252987, DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26284.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNatural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Erben Y, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Lyall V, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1631-1639.e1. PMID: 29803680, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationClinical Decision-MakingComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWatchful WaitingYoung AdultConceptsAortic arch branch vesselsArch branch vesselsOperative repairNatural historyArtery aneurysmAortic aneurysmBranch vesselsCommon carotid artery aneurysmLeft subclavian artery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerSubclavian artery aneurysmTertiary referral centerCarotid artery aneurysmComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisBenign natural historyCross-sectional imagingAortic operationsChest painOperative interventionPatient demographicsPostoperative hemorrhageReferral centerAortic dissectionRight subclavianNatural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1079-1087. PMID: 29573962, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmAneurysm, RupturedAsymptomatic DiseasesCeliac ArteryClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansMaleMesenteric ArteriesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSplenectomyTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsSplanchnic artery aneurysmsOperative interventionArtery aneurysmAbdominal operationsEndovascular embolizationOpen abdominal surgical proceduresPostoperative acute kidney injurySingle tertiary referral centerNatural historyUnderwent operative interventionAcute kidney injuryMultisystem organ failureSevere abdominal painSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerHistory of smokingPopulation of patientsAbdominal surgical proceduresAneurysm growth rateOpen abdominal operationsComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRisk of ruptureAbdominal painAsymptomatic patientsIncreased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication
Erben Y, Mena‐Hurtado C, Miller S, Jean R, Sumpio BJ, Velasquez CA, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Dardik A, Sumpio B. Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1331-1338. PMID: 29405592, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgeryTreatment modalitiesHigher Charlson comorbidity indexMean Charlson Comorbidity IndexYounger cohortsInfectious wound complicationsInfra-inguinal interventionsAcute kidney injuryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseCongestive heart failureNationwide Inpatient SampleBinary logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesTreatment of LLCHospital mortalityComorbidity indexExercise therapyHospital stayKidney injuryOverall morbidityWound complicationsLonger LOSNatural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Erben Y, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 137-144. PMID: 29398313, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleFlank PainHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPostoperative ComplicationsRenal ArteryRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWatchful WaitingConceptsRenal artery aneurysmBenign natural historyOperative repairRenal arteryNatural historyArtery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerMean overall diameterHistory of hypertensionRenal function changesSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerProximal renal arteriesComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisDistal renal arteryUncontrolled hypertensionAsymptomatic patientsFlank painPostoperative complicationsOpen resectionReferral centerSmoking historyRetrospective reviewAneurysm characteristics
2017
Reverse double inversion‐recovery: Improving motion robustness of cardiac T2‐weighted dark‐blood turbo spin‐echo sequence
Hu C, Huber S, Latif SR, Santacana‐Laffitte G, Mojibian HR, Baldassarre LA, Peters DC. Reverse double inversion‐recovery: Improving motion robustness of cardiac T2‐weighted dark‐blood turbo spin‐echo sequence. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2017, 47: 1498-1508. PMID: 29112315, PMCID: PMC6346424, DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAgedAlgorithmsArtifactsComputer SimulationDiastoleFemaleHealthy VolunteersHeartHeart DiseasesHeart VentriclesHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMotionMyocardiumProspective StudiesQuality ControlReproducibility of ResultsSignal-To-Noise Ratio
2016
Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach
Ayyagari RR, Yeh C, Arici M, Mojibian H, Reiner E, Pollak JS. Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 27: 689-693. PMID: 27106643, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Shalaby SY, Foster TR, Hall MR, Brownson KE, Vasilas P, Federman DG, Mojibian HR, Dardik A. Systemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. JAMA Surgery 2016, 151: 147. PMID: 26501863, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.3219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic inflammatory diseaseEndovascular aneurysm repairType II endoleakAneurysm repairInflammatory diseasesPostoperative complicationsSignificant endoleakChronic inflammationSac expansionVeterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare SystemLate sac expansionPersistent autoimmune responseSac diameter increaseSimilar comorbid conditionsMajor postoperative complicationsOverall postoperative complicationsAbdominal aortic aneurysmMore endoleaksYearly imagingAortic remodelingRetrospective reviewComorbid conditionsAutoimmune responseSac ruptureAortic aneurysmSimple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease
Ziganshin BA, Theodoropoulos P, Salloum MN, Zaza KJ, Tranquilli M, Mojibian HR, Dahl NK, Fang H, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Simple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e002248. PMID: 26746998, PMCID: PMC4859353, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionAortographyConnecticutFemaleHumansKidney Diseases, CysticMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex DistributionTomography, X-Ray ComputedYoung AdultConceptsPrevalence of SRCThoracic aortic diseaseSimple renal cystsAortic aneurysmAortic dissectionControl groupAortic diseaseRenal cystsPresence of SRCType B aortic dissectionAortic disease patientsType B dissectionAbdominal computed tomographyB aortic dissectionAbdominal aortic aneurysmMagnetic resonance imagingB dissectionMale predominanceDisease patientsSilent diseaseClinical markersComputed tomographyPatientsAneurysmsResonance imaging
2015
Atypical aortic arch branching variants: A novel marker for thoracic aortic disease
Dumfarth J, Chou AS, Ziganshin BA, Bhandari R, Peterss S, Tranquilli M, Mojibian H, Fang H, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Atypical aortic arch branching variants: A novel marker for thoracic aortic disease. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2015, 149: 1586-1592. PMID: 25802134, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAneurysmAorta, ThoracicAortic DiseasesAortographyCardiovascular AbnormalitiesCase-Control StudiesConnecticutDeglutition DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSubclavian ArteryTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedVascular MalformationsVertebral ArteryConceptsThoracic aortic diseaseAberrant right subclavian arteryLeft vertebral arteryRight subclavian arteryBovine aortic archAortic arch variationsAortic archControl groupSubclavian arteryAortic diseaseVertebral arteryArch anatomyAortic branch variationsNormal arch anatomyBicuspid aortic valveHistorical control groupAortic arch variantsAortic arch anatomySignificant higher prevalenceChart reviewBranch patternAortic aneurysmAortic valveHigh prevalenceGeneral population
2011
Impact of Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASIR) on radiation dose and image quality in aortic dissection studies: a qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Cornfeld D, Israel G, Detroy E, Bokhari J, Mojibian H. Impact of Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASIR) on radiation dose and image quality in aortic dissection studies: a qualitative and quantitative analysis. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2011, 196: w336-40. PMID: 21343485, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.10.4573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-length productAdaptive statistical iterative reconstructionAortic enhancementMuscle contrastVolume CT dose indexCT angiography examinationsStatistical iterative reconstructionCT dose indexRadiation dose reductionAngiography examinationsAbdominal aortaDose reductionDose indexAortaDissection studiesRadiation doseSubjective image qualityDiagnostic qualityIterative reconstructionAortic signalScansReviewersExaminationSimilar examinationGroup