2023
Predictive Value of CT Biomarkers in Lung Transplantation Survival: Preliminary Investigation in a Diverse, Underserved, Urban Population
Friedman R, Tarasova A, Jain V, Ye K, Mansour A, Haramati L. Predictive Value of CT Biomarkers in Lung Transplantation Survival: Preliminary Investigation in a Diverse, Underserved, Urban Population. Lung 2023, 201: 581-590. PMID: 37917190, DOI: 10.1007/s00408-023-00650-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCT biomarkersPredictive valueHounsfield unitsFat areaErector spinaeSingle-center retrospective cohort studyHigh visceral fat areaDonor lung availabilityLung transplant programsLung transplant survivalLung transplantation survivalResultsThe study cohortRetrospective cohort studyPost-transplant survivalVertebral body Hounsfield unitsVisceral fat areaKaplan-Meier curvesSubcutaneous fat areaAbsence of sarcopeniaMuscle areaCox proportional hazardsPectoralis muscle areaLung transplantCohort studyStudy cohort
2018
Ventricular Myocardial Fat: An Unexpected Biomarker for Long-term Survival?
Bader AS, Levsky JM, Zalta BA, Shmukler A, Gohari A, Jain VR, Chernyak V, Lovihayeem M, Bellin EY, Haramati LB. Ventricular Myocardial Fat: An Unexpected Biomarker for Long-term Survival? European Radiology 2018, 29: 241-250. PMID: 29948081, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5546-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyocardial fatMI groupCharlson scoreCause mortalityPrior MIRisk stratificationChest CTBetter survivalChronic myocardial infarction patientsTraditional risk prediction modelsCox proportional hazards analysisNon-contrast chest CTMethodsA retrospective cohortCardiovascular risk factorsAge-matched patientsProportional hazards analysisTraditional cardiovascular riskNet reclassification improvementMyocardial infarction patientsUrban academic centerNon-contrast CTMeaningful prognostic valueLong-term survivalRisk prediction modelAdjusted hazard
2012
Diagnostic Imaging and Risk Stratification of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Burns S, Haramati L. Diagnostic Imaging and Risk Stratification of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Cardiology In Review 2012, 20: 015-024. PMID: 22143281, DOI: 10.1097/crd.0b013e31822d2a6a.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAcute pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismRisk stratificationImaging testsLower extremity deep venous thrombosisCommon acute cardiovascular diseaseExtremity deep venous thrombosisBest imaging testRight heart dysfunctionRight heart failureDeep venous thrombosisVentilation-perfusion scintigraphyProximal lower extremityNormal chest radiographTreatment of patientsAcute cardiovascular diseaseWhole-body effective doseDiagnostic imaging testsNegative CTPAHeart failurePrompt diagnosisTomography pulmonaryVenous thrombosisClinical probabilityCompression ultrasonography