2023
Influence 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 functionAccuracy 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes MellitusHumansIschemiaLimb SalvagePeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsAnkle-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
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