2023
The Preoperative Lymphocyte-To-Monocyte Ratio Predicts Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Nishibe T, Kano M, Akiyama S, Koizumi J, Dardik A. The Preoperative Lymphocyte-To-Monocyte Ratio Predicts Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2023, 58: 178-184. PMID: 37789604, DOI: 10.1177/15385744231204238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aortic repairAbdominal aortic aneurysmLower preoperative LMROverall mortalityPreoperative LMRMonocyte ratioAortic repairIndependent predictorsAortic aneurysmChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseTokyo Medical University HospitalAbsolute lymphocyte countObstructive pulmonary diseaseAbsolute monocyte countMedical University HospitalPotential surrogate biomarkerPoor nutritional statusCharacteristic curve analysisPreoperative lymphocyteActive cancerMedian followLymphocyte countMultivariable analysisPulmonary diseasePoor prognosisAssociation of simple renal cysts to aneurysm sac shrinkage in true thoracic aortic aneurysms after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Kano M, Nishibe T, Iwahashi T, Maekawa K, Nakano Y, Matsumoto R, Fujiyoshi T, Ogino H, Kato N, Dardik A. Association of simple renal cysts to aneurysm sac shrinkage in true thoracic aortic aneurysms after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 624-632. PMID: 37116594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm sac shrinkageTrue thoracic aortic aneurysmSimple renal cystsThoracic aortic aneurysmSac shrinkageAneurysm sac sizeEndovascular aortic repairAortic repairAortic aneurysmRenal cystsPresence of SRCSac sizePostoperative computed tomography scansPreoperative computed tomographyComputed tomography scanMultivariable analysisTrue aneurysmUniversity HospitalThoracic aortaSac diameterTomography scanComputed tomographyTEVARPatientsAortic wallThe 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 patientsInfluence of Lower Limb Ischemia on Skeletal Muscle Mass Depletion in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
Nishibe T, Kano M, Akiyama S, Chiba F, Nishibe M, Koizumi J, Dardik A. Influence of Lower Limb Ischemia on Skeletal Muscle Mass Depletion in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 94: 136-142. PMID: 37019357, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.03.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArterial Occlusive DiseasesHumansIntermittent ClaudicationIschemiaMuscle, SkeletalPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWalkingConceptsAnkle-brachial pressure indexSkeletal muscle mass indexPeripheral artery diseaseSkeletal muscle massBioelectrical impedance analysisMuscle massLimb ischemiaArtery diseaseLow ankle-brachial pressure indexSkeletal muscle mass depletionSymptomatic peripheral artery diseaseTokyo Medical University HospitalMuscle mass depletionBrachial pressure indexLower limb ischemiaMuscle mass indexMedical University HospitalNonischemic legsExercise therapyIntermittent claudicationIschemic legDuplex scanEndovascular treatmentMass indexPhysical functionCarbon dioxide angiography during peripheral vascular interventions is associated with decreased cardiac and renal complications in patients with chronic kidney disease
Lee S, Ali S, Cardella J, Turner J, Guzman R, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar C. Carbon dioxide angiography during peripheral vascular interventions is associated with decreased cardiac and renal complications in patients with chronic kidney disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 201-208. PMID: 36948278, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney diseasePeripheral vascular interventionsContrast volume usagePC-AKICarbon dioxide angiographyCardiac complicationsPropensity matchingKidney diseaseVascular interventionsPost-contrast acute kidney injuryAcute kidney injuryOutcomes of patientsPeripheral arterial diseasePoor renal functionMultivariate logistic regressionLower contrast volumeVolume of contrastCardiac comorbiditiesKidney injuryMinor amputationRenal complicationsRenal functionEndovascular therapyArterial diseaseSafety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma
Wang J, Li M, Li J, He H, Zhou Y, Li X, Li Q, Gu F, Ye Z, Dardik A, Shu C. Safety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 61-69.e4. PMID: 36921645, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic endovascular aortic repairType B aortic dissectionAcute Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionEndovascular aortic repairHematoma thicknessAortic dissectionRetrograde typeIntramural hematomaAortic repairMaximal diameterAcute type B aortic dissectionOverall cumulative survival rateCumulative survival rateCumulative freedomAortic remodelingComplication rateEndovascular repairMedian intervalPatient characteristicsSymptom onsetAortic diameterAlternative treatmentPatientsArterial Diameter and Percentage of Monocytes are Sex-Dependent Predictors of Early Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Satam K, Setia O, Moore M, Schneider E, Chaar C, Dardik A. Arterial Diameter and Percentage of Monocytes are Sex-Dependent Predictors of Early Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 93: 128-136. PMID: 36812979, PMCID: PMC10277224, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.01.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFistula maturationArteriovenous fistula maturationArterial diameterArteriovenous fistulaFistula creationBrachial artery diameterPrimary arteriovenous fistulaPercentage of neutrophilsPeak systolic velocityPercentage of monocytesBrachial-cephalic fistulaElectronic medical recordsSex differencesFistula utilizationInferior patencyPostoperative ultrasoundUnassisted maturationYears postprocedureSingle centerArtery diameterArterial inflowArterial velocitySystolic velocityMedical recordsMonocyte percentageAccuracy of the pedal acceleration time to diagnose limb ischemia in patients with and without diabetes using the WIfI classification
de Castro-Santos G, Gonçalves P, Procópio R, Dardik A, Navarro T. Accuracy of the pedal acceleration time to diagnose limb ischemia in patients with and without diabetes using the WIfI classification. Vascular Medicine 2023, 28: 36-44. PMID: 36759936, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x221150453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle-brachial indexChronic limb-threatening ischemiaGrade of ischemiaAmputation riskWIfI stageFoot Infection (WIfI) scoreHigher amputation riskLimb-threatening ischemiaLower limb ischemiaReceiver operator characteristic curveCross-sectional studyOperator characteristic curveWIfI classificationLimb ischemiaLimb hemodynamicsInclusion criteriaInfection scoreSkin lesionsAcceleration timeExtensive necrosisIschemiaPatientsDiabetesLower limbsCharacteristic curve
2022
Sclerotherapy Improves Symptoms in Patients with Small and Moderate Diameter Low-Flow Vascular Malformations: A Prospective Cohort Study
Leal B, Procópio R, Dardik A, Navarro T. Sclerotherapy Improves Symptoms in Patients with Small and Moderate Diameter Low-Flow Vascular Malformations: A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 89: 68-77. PMID: 37466046, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.09.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-flow vascular malformationsProspective cohort studyVascular malformationsLarger diameter lesionsQuality of lifeCohort studySymptom improvementPolidocanol foamFunctional limitationsFlow vascular malformationsPolidocanol foam sclerotherapyCommon clinical presentationOptimal patient selectionPatient-reported qualitySessions of sclerotherapyVisual analog scaleHospital das ClínicasDiameter lesionsCent of lesionsMean followRecurrent symptomsSymptom recurrenceClinical responseMost patientsCommon complication
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
2015
Modified Petticoat Technique with Pre-placement of a Distal Bare Stent Improves Early Aortic Remodeling after Complicated Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection
He H, Yao K, Nie W, Wang Z, Liang Q, Shu C, Dardik A. Modified Petticoat Technique with Pre-placement of a Distal Bare Stent Improves Early Aortic Remodeling after Complicated Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2015, 50: 450-459. PMID: 26100449, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultAorta, ThoracicAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChinaEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis DesignRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesStentsTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeVascular RemodelingConceptsDistal bare stentAcute Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionType B aortic dissectionTrue-lumen collapseB aortic dissectionBare stentsAortic remodelingAortic dissectionComplete false lumen thrombosisLumen volumeDistal stent graftLate stent complicationsPrimary technical successLumen collapseDay mortality rateFalse lumen thrombosisTransient renal failureEndovascular aortic repairLong-term followFalse lumen volumeComputed tomography angiographyTrue lumen volumeDay morbidityPETTICOAT technique
2007
Laser Doppler skin perfusion pressure in the diagnosis of limb ischemia in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or hemodialysis.
Kondo Y, Muto A, Dardik A, Nishibe M, Nishibe T. Laser Doppler skin perfusion pressure in the diagnosis of limb ischemia in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or hemodialysis. International Angiology 2007, 26: 258-61. PMID: 17622208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle-brachial pressure indexSkin perfusion pressureFontaine stage IIPeripheral artery diseaseFontaine stage IIIFontaine stage IVDiabetes mellitusStage IILimb ischemiaPerfusion pressureStage IIIStage IVLaser Doppler skin perfusion pressureSeverity of PADBrachial pressure indexArtery diseaseHemodialysis patientsLaser Doppler techniqueLower limbsPatientsPressure indexLaser DopplerDoppler techniqueLimbMellitus
1997
Vena cava filter ensnarement and delayed migration: An unusual series of cases
Dardik A, Campbell K, Yeo C, Lipsett P, From the Department of Surgery J. Vena cava filter ensnarement and delayed migration: An unusual series of cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1997, 26: 869-874. PMID: 9372827, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70102-2.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleForeign-Body MigrationHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsVena Cava FiltersImpact of a critical pathway on the results of carotid endarterectomy in a tertiary care university hospital: Effect of methods on outcome
Dardik A, Williams G, Minken S, Perler B, From the Department of Surgery S. Impact of a critical pathway on the results of carotid endarterectomy in a tertiary care university hospital: Effect of methods on outcome. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1997, 26: 186-192. PMID: 9279304, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70178-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCost of hospitalizationCP starterTertiary care referral centerTertiary care university hospitalPost-CP groupPostoperative morbidity rateCare university hospitalSimilar risk factorsCarotid endarterectomy proceduresJohns Hopkins HospitalCritical pathwaysPostoperative lengthPostoperative courseReferral centerEndarterectomy proceduresCarotid endarterectomyMorbidity rateUniversity HospitalOperative resultsRisk factorsSubset analysisRetrospective analysisPre-CPMortality ratePatients