2023
Intervention to optimize follow-up after lower extremity revascularization
Kim T, Lee S, Gorecka J, Baratta V, Elliston S, Fillion S, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Ahuja V, Guzman R, Chaar C. Intervention to optimize follow-up after lower extremity revascularization. JVS-Vascular Insights 2023, 1: 100005. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2023.100005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity revascularizationVascular specialistsExtremity revascularizationQI interventionsAcute limb ischemiaHistory of diabetesPeripheral arterial diseaseTertiary care centerMajority of patientsQuality improvement interventionsBrief telephone surveyRest painEndovascular revascularizationChart reviewLimb ischemiaArterial diseaseIndex procedureMean ageWorse outcomesCare centerObjective PatientsVascular carePatientsTissue lossImprovement interventions
2022
The Impact of Clinical Follow-Up After Revascularization on the Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Kim T, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Cardella J, Ochoa Chaar CI. The Impact of Clinical Follow-Up After Revascularization on the Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 86: 286-294. PMID: 35803459, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.05.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity revascularizationReintervention rateCompliant patientsNoncompliant patientsLimb amputationSingle-center retrospective chart reviewChronic limb threatening ischemiaOverall reintervention rateOutcomes of patientsLimb threatening ischemiaMajor amputation ratePeripheral arterial diseaseRetrospective chart reviewLong-term outcomesMajor limb amputationImpact of ClinicalSignificant differencesMajor amputationAmputation ratePerioperative outcomesBaseline characteristicsChart reviewExtremity revascularizationIschemia patientsMore reinterventions
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 interventionPatients
2018
Increased 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 LOS