2017
Performance of Low-Dose Perfusion Scintigraphy and CT Pulmonary Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
Sheen JJ, Haramati LB, Natenzon A, Ma H, Tropper P, Bader AS, Freeman LM, Bernstein PS, Moadel RM. Performance of Low-Dose Perfusion Scintigraphy and CT Pulmonary Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy. CHEST Journal 2017, 153: 152-160. PMID: 28823756, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative predictive valuePulmonary embolismPregnant womenSubgroup analysisChest radiographsRadiation exposureRetrospective cohort studyInitial imaging modalityCT pulmonary angiographyMontefiore Medical CenterFirst-choice modalityNegative resultsVTE diagnosisPregnant patientsCohort studyNormal pregnancyPerfusion scanningPrimary outcomeInitial imagingPulmonary angiographyPerfusion scintigraphyUncommon diagnosisCT pulmonaryMedical CenterNegative studies
2013
Resting cardiac 64-MDCT does not reliably detect myocardial ischemia identified by radionuclide imaging.
Spiro A, Haramati L, Jain V, Godelman A, Travin M, Levsky J. Resting cardiac 64-MDCT does not reliably detect myocardial ischemia identified by radionuclide imaging. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2013, 200: 337-42. PMID: 23345355, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.8171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedCardiac-Gated Imaging TechniquesContrast MediaCoronary AngiographyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial IschemiaPositron-Emission TomographyPredictive Value of TestsRadiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-AssistedRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityStatistics, NonparametricTomography, X-Ray ComputedTriiodobenzoic AcidsConceptsMyocardial perfusion imagingNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valuePredictive valueSubendocardial perfusionMyocardial ischemiaMyocardial segmentsPerfusion imagingObstructive coronary artery diseaseRadionuclide myocardial perfusion imagingCoronary artery diseaseCT myocardial perfusion imagingSignificant differencesAmerican Heart Association segmentsArtery diseaseDiastolic perfusionNonischemic segmentsCT perfusionDiagnostic modalitiesCT angiographyMyocardial perfusionClinical practiceIschemiaPerfusionClinical use
2011
Successful and Safe Implementation of a Trinary Interpretation and Reporting Strategy for V/Q Lung Scintigraphy
Glaser J, Chamarthy M, Haramati L, Esses D, Freeman L. Successful and Safe Implementation of a Trinary Interpretation and Reporting Strategy for V/Q Lung Scintigraphy. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2011, 52: 1508-1512. PMID: 21803837, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.111.090753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary embolismFemale patientsLung scintigraphyMale patientsMean ageFN rateLow probability interpretationPediatric subgroup analysisDeep vein thrombosisEmergency department patientsLow probability groupInterpretation groupVein thrombosisDepartment patientsSubgroup analysisBaseline evaluationScan interpretationPE presentQ scanPatientsIntermediate probabilityFN studiesFalse negative rateLow probabilityScintigraphy
2007
Pulmonary Atelectasis in Children Anesthetized for Cardiothoracic MR
Blitman N, Lee H, Jain V, Vicencio A, Girshin M, Haramati L. Pulmonary Atelectasis in Children Anesthetized for Cardiothoracic MR. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2007, 31: 789-794. PMID: 17895793, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e318033dec0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheobronchial narrowingAnesthetic medicationsSignificant atelectasisRisk factorsDegree of atelectasisInduction of anesthesiaStrong risk factorAxial sequencesYears of ageMagnetic resonanceConsecutive childrenMedical chartsPulmonary atelectasisAnesthesia durationAnesthesia factorsMR evidenceTracheobronchial abnormalitiesVascular ringAnesthetized childrenAtelectasisPediatric radiologistsCardiothoracic radiologistsPatientsAxial imagesChloral hydrate
2005
Radiology Residents’ On-call Interpretation of Chest Radiographs for Pneumonia1
Ojutiku O, Haramati L, Rakoff S, Sprayregen S. Radiology Residents’ On-call Interpretation of Chest Radiographs for Pneumonia1. Academic Radiology 2005, 12: 658-664. PMID: 15866141, DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2004.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChest radiographic findingsAbsence of pneumoniaChest radiographsAir bronchogramRadiographic findingsLinear opacitiesVascular markingsLeft-sided pneumoniaLower lobe predominancePercent of pneumoniasRight-sided pneumoniaStaff radiologistsSilhouette signMean ageRadiology residentsChest radiographic reportsPneumoniaRadiographic reportsPGY-3 residentsRadiographsPosteroanterior viewLateral projectionPGY-3Experienced radiologistsBronchogram
2002
Role of Computed Tomography in Guiding the Management of Peripheral Bronchopleural Fistula
Ricci Z, Haramati L, Rosenbaum A, Liebling M. Role of Computed Tomography in Guiding the Management of Peripheral Bronchopleural Fistula. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 2002, 17: 214-218. PMID: 12082373, DOI: 10.1097/00005382-200207000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral bronchopleural fistulaBronchopleural fistulaPeripheral bronchiectasisSurgical managementMean age 38 yearsAge 38 yearsChest CT scanPeripheral bronchiMedical chartsChest CTTreatment decisionsLung windowCT scanComputed tomographyFistulaPatientsSurgeryClinical diagnosisLungProbable causeCTBronchiectasisPneumoniaCausePresent study
1999
Detection and significance of splenomegaly on chest radiographs of HIV-infected outpatients
Zambetti E, Haramati L, Jenny-Avital E, Borczuk A. Detection and significance of splenomegaly on chest radiographs of HIV-infected outpatients. Clinical Radiology 1999, 54: 34-37. PMID: 9915508, DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(99)91237-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD4 cell countLiver diseaseChest radiographsOpportunistic conditionsComputed tomographyCell countIntrathoracic diseaseSplenic pathologyChest radiographyGroup 2Group 1Group 3Group 4Chest radiographic assessmentPrevalence of splenomegalySignificance of splenomegalyUnknown HIV statusCells/mm3Absence of splenomegalyPresence of splenomegalySequential chest radiographsJacobi Medical CenterMean CD4Clinical chartsHIV infection
1996
Pulmonary Pseudonodules on Computed Tomography
Haramati L, Haramati N. Pulmonary Pseudonodules on Computed Tomography. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 1996, 11: 283-285. PMID: 8892199, DOI: 10.1097/00005382-199623000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDegenerative arthritisCostochondral junctionMedian ageCostosternal junctionSternoclavicular junctionSerial chest CT scansMedian patient ageChest CT scanPatient ageAerated lungCommon findingLung windowCT scanFirst ribArthritisComputed tomographyOval opacityMusculoskeletal radiologistsPulmonary nodulesPatientsOsseous structuresCT slice thicknessLungAgeTrue pulmonary nodulesCalcification of the ligamentum arteriosum in adults: CT features.
Wimpfheimer O, Haramati L, Haramati N. Calcification of the ligamentum arteriosum in adults: CT features. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1996, 20: 34-7. PMID: 8576478, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199601000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLigamentum arteriosum calcificationLigamentum arteriosumPattern of calcificationAtherosclerotic calcificationChest CT studiesPatient ageAortic calcificationChest CTCT calcificationsCommon findingPatientsCT studiesCalcificationPrevalenceSecond groupAdultsPunctateCTPresent studyAgeAtherosclerosisGroupWomen
1993
Lung nodules and masses after cardiac transplantation.
Haramati L, Schulman L, Austin J. Lung nodules and masses after cardiac transplantation. Radiology 1993, 188: 491-7. PMID: 8327703, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.188.2.8327703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac transplantationOpen lung biopsyMultiple lung nodulesLung nodulesRight-sided predominancePercutaneous needle biopsyB-cell lymphomaVariety of causesLung biopsyFrequent pathogenNeedle biopsyChest radiographyCell lymphomaPatientsTransplantationNumerous nodulesMonthsBiopsyNodulesBronchoscopyLymphomaHospitalInfectionNocardiaDiagnosis