2023
High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist
Khosla A, Zhao Y, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Singh I. High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist. Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 2023, 38: 1087-1098. PMID: 37455352, DOI: 10.1177/08850666231188290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk pulmonary embolismHigh-risk PE patientsPulmonary embolismRisk stratificationPE patientsTreatment optionsRisk pulmonary embolismMassive pulmonary embolismIntensivist’s perspectiveReperfusion therapySupportive careAcute managementPatientsIntensivistsSupport optionsEmbolismHigh rateCarePhysiological consequencesOutcomesTreatmentOptionsStratificationMorbidityTherapyClotTriever system for mechanical thrombectomy of deep vein thrombosis
Chan S, Gaupp F, Mojibian H. ClotTriever system for mechanical thrombectomy of deep vein thrombosis. Future Cardiology 2023, 19: 29-38. PMID: 36637020, DOI: 10.2217/fca-2022-0100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeep vein thrombosisClotTriever systemVein thrombosisMechanical thrombectomyCatheter-directed thrombolytic therapyCatheter-directed thrombolysisPercutaneous mechanical thrombectomyHigh bleeding riskPost-thrombotic syndromeCurrent treatment strategiesLong-term symptomsRemoval of clotsBleeding riskThrombolytic therapyImproved outcomesTreatment strategiesThrombectomy devicesUS FDAThrombosisThrombectomyClotsThrombolysisThrombusSyndromeTherapy
2020
FlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy
Mojibian HR, Chow E, Pollak J. FlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy. Future Cardiology 2020, 17: 585-592. PMID: 33084387, DOI: 10.2217/fca-2020-0104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheter-directed infusionFlowTriever SystemMechanical thromboembolectomyInari FlowTriever SystemAspiration thrombectomy deviceLytic therapyPulmonary embolismBenefits patientsThrombectomy devicesClinical usePatientsThromboembolectomyInfusionSubstantial numberThrombolysisContraindicationsEmbolismThrombolyticsTherapyCatheter-directed therapies for pulmonary embolism: considerations for patients with patent foramen ovale
Chockalingam A, Nezami N, Murali N, Mojibian H, Pollak JS, Weiss CR. Catheter-directed therapies for pulmonary embolism: considerations for patients with patent foramen ovale. Journal Of Thrombosis And Thrombolysis 2020, 51: 516-521. PMID: 32557222, DOI: 10.1007/s11239-020-02189-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatent foramen ovaleCatheter-directed therapyPulmonary embolismSurgical embolectomyPercutaneous PFO closureThrombolytic drug deliveryCatheter-directed thrombolysisAcute pulmonary embolismCatheter-based therapiesHigh-risk patientsSystemic thrombolysisParadoxical emboliParadoxical embolizationPFO closurePatent foramenEndovascular treatmentSurgical closureForamen ovaleThrombectomy devicesEmbolismPatientsDiagnostic echocardiographyTherapySuccessful outcomeEmbolectomy
2018
Phage treatment of an aortic graft infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Chan BK, Turner PE, Kim S, Mojibian HR, Elefteriades JA, Narayan D. Phage treatment of an aortic graft infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Evolution Medicine And Public Health 2018, 2018: 60-66. PMID: 29588855, PMCID: PMC5842392, DOI: 10.1093/emph/eoy005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProsthetic vascular graft infectionVascular graft infectionSigns of recurrenceAortic Dacron graftGraft infectionAntibiotic therapyAortic graftDacron graftAntibiotic resistance/toleranceCase reportAntibiotic sensitivityInfectionPhage treatmentGraftWildtype bacteriaPseudomonas aeruginosaTherapeutic applicationsFistulaRecurrenceChronicCeftazidimeTherapyPoor abilityClinicians
2010
Hemothorax Due to Rupture of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation An Interventional Emergency
Berg AM, Amirbekian S, Mojibian H, Trow TK, Smith SJ, White RI. Hemothorax Due to Rupture of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation An Interventional Emergency. CHEST Journal 2010, 137: 705-707. PMID: 20202952, DOI: 10.1378/chest.09-0344.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary arteriovenous malformationsLife-threatening eventsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaDrainage of bloodEmergent embolizationSpontaneous hemothoraxInterventional therapyFirst manifestationArteriovenous malformationsHemorrhagic telangiectasiaPleural spaceHemothoraxGenetic testingEmbolizationFamily membersTamponadeHemorrhageThoracentesisPatientsTherapyMalformationsExsanguination