2024
Clinical Implications of Low Body Mass Index on Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization
Pinto Rodriguez P, Alameddine D, Huttler J, Damara F, Slade M, Cardella J, Guzman R, Chaar C. Clinical Implications of Low Body Mass Index on Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 106: 350-359. PMID: 38810726, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.02.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral vascular interventionsPeripheral arterial diseaseLower body mass indexUnderweight patientsLong-term outcomesBody mass indexNonobese patientsMass indexRetrospective analysis of patientsRate of thrombotic complicationsHigher 30-day mortalityRates of amputation-free survivalRate of reinterventionOutcomes of patientsPeripheral arterial disease patientsAnalysis of patientsKaplan-Meier analysisImpact of malnutritionBaseline demographic characteristicsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaEpidemic of obesityOptimization of nutritionLonger hospital lengthAdverse limb eventsAmputation-free survivalComparative Outcomes of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Patients on Chronic Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Inhibitors and Vitamin K Antagonists
Huttler J, Alameddine D, Damara F, Rodriguez P, Wu Z, Slade M, Strosberg D, Ochoa Chaar C. Comparative Outcomes of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Patients on Chronic Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Inhibitors and Vitamin K Antagonists. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 104: 185-195. PMID: 38493886, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.12.092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVitamin K antagonistsPeripheral arterial diseaseChronic anticoagulationLong-term outcomesFactor Xa inhibitorsAmputation-free survivalK antagonistsXa inhibitorsVitamin K antagonist groupMultivariate logistic regression analysisOutcomes of patientsKaplan-Meier analysisCox proportional hazards regressionLong-term followRate of hematomaProportional hazards regressionPeripheral vascular interventionsLogistic regression analysisOptimal regimenPatient demographicsAnticoagulation regimensVenous thromboembolismAtrial fibrillationFXaIProcedural characteristicsThe Use and Impact of Cilostazol on Patients Undergoing Endovascular Peripheral Interventions
Alameddine D, Damara F, Pinto Rodriguez P, Huttler J, Slade M, Arhuidese I, Aboian E, Ochoa Chaar C. The Use and Impact of Cilostazol on Patients Undergoing Endovascular Peripheral Interventions. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 103: 47-57. PMID: 38387798, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.12.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of cilostazolPeripheral vascular interventionsPeripheral arterial diseaseTreatment of intermittent claudicationRates of long-term mortalityPeripheral vascular interventional proceduresKaplan-Meier methodCongestive heart failureLong-term mortalityLong-term outcomesEndovascular peripheral interventionsRenal complicationsPatient demographicsBaseline characteristicsHeart failureDiabetes mellitusArtery diseaseIntermittent claudicationCilostazolPatientsVascular interventionsPeripheral interventionsClaudicationOutcomesIntervention
2023
The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia
Satam K, Aboian E, Cardella J, Slade M, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 506-513. PMID: 37086824, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute limb ischemiaEndovascular repairPeripheral vascular interventionsOpen repairLimb ischemiaEndovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repairPopliteal artery aneurysm repairVascular Quality Initiative databaseMajor amputation ratePopliteal artery aneurysmsCoronary artery diseaseManagement of patientsLong-term outcomesMultivariable regression analysisHigher inpatientMajor amputationPAA repairAmputation rateHospital lengthPerioperative complicationsPerioperative mortalityPostoperative lengthDecreased complicationsInfrainguinal bypassOnly patients
2013
Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study
Hoffer ME, Balaban C, Slade MD, Tsao JW, Hoffer B. Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e54163. PMID: 23372680, PMCID: PMC3553161, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild traumatic brain injuryN-acetyl cysteineTraumatic brain injuryBrain injuryOutcome measuresPlacebo-controlled studyPlacebo Controlled StudyLong-term outcomesMain outcome measuresReported side effectsService membersActive duty service membersU.S. service membersAcute sequelaeSymptom resolutionTerm outcomesControlled StudyNAC treatmentSleep disturbancesHearing lossNeurocognitive dysfunctionBaseline evaluationCivilian mild traumatic brain injuryBlast exposurePlacebo