2022
Major Adverse Limb Events Among Patients with Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared with Those at the Common Age Undergoing Revascularization in the Vascular Quality Initiative
Kim TI, Loh S, DeWan A, Murray M, Mojibian H, Mani A, Mena-Hurtado C, Ochoa Chaar CI. Major Adverse Limb Events Among Patients with Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared with Those at the Common Age Undergoing Revascularization in the Vascular Quality Initiative. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 87: 188-197. PMID: 35926786, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmputation, SurgicalEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansIntermittent ClaudicationIschemiaLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMalePeripheral Arterial DiseaseRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsMajor adverse limb eventsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaLower extremity revascularizationAdverse limb eventsVascular Quality InitiativePeripheral artery diseaseYears of ageCommon ageLimb eventsArtery diseaseOutcomes of patientsLimb-threatening ischemiaGroup of patientsInsulin-dependent diabetesProportional hazards regressionQuality InitiativeUndergoing revascularizationMedical optimizationCurrent smokersD diseaseExtremity revascularizationPatient agePatients 60Medical therapyHazards regressionThe 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