2024
Significant Radiation Reduction Using Cloud-Based AI Imaging in a Matched Cohort of Complex Aneurysm Repair
Sorondo S, Fereydooni A, Ho V, Dossabhoy S, Lee J, Stern J. Significant Radiation Reduction Using Cloud-Based AI Imaging in a Matched Cohort of Complex Aneurysm Repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: e302-e303. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastrointestinal Complications and Visceral Circulation Changes After Intentional Celiac Artery Embolization During Complex Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Fereydooni A, Franco C, Sorondo S, Dossabhoy S, George E, Watkins A, Arya S, Lee J. Gastrointestinal Complications and Visceral Circulation Changes After Intentional Celiac Artery Embolization During Complex Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: e66-e67. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Standardized, Scalable, and Automated Open-source CT AAA Diameter Measurement Tool Using Deep Learning
Rao A, Blankemeier L, Berens P, Fereydooni A, Chaudhari A, Aalami O. A Standardized, Scalable, and Automated Open-source CT AAA Diameter Measurement Tool Using Deep Learning. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: e249. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDecision making in the frail vascular surgery patient: A scoping review
Fereydooni A, Johnson C, Brooke B, Arya S. Decision making in the frail vascular surgery patient: A scoping review. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2024, 37: 224-239. PMID: 39152001, DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreoperative decision-makingVascular surgery patientsAdverse impact of frailtyVascular surgery proceduresSurgery decision-makingReduced physiological reserveImpact of frailtySurgical outcomesSurgery patientsOlder patientsSurgery proceduresFrailty assessment toolsFrailty metricsPhysiological reserveClinical utilityIdentification of frailtyIncreasing evidenceLevels of frailtyPatientsFrailtyOlder adultsEndovascular retrieval of an entrapped balloon in a tibial artery
Fereydooni A, Chandra V, George E. Endovascular retrieval of an entrapped balloon in a tibial artery. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2024, 10: 101459. PMID: 38591015, PMCID: PMC10999707, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2024.101459.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTibial arteryChronic limb-threatening ischemiaLimb-threatening ischemiaComplications of angioplastyEndovascular maneuversRecalcitrant lesionsSurgical removalEndovascular treatmentCase reportEntrapped balloonPosterior tibial arteryAdjunctive techniquesMinimally invasive retrievalBalloon angioplastyCompliant balloonEndovascular retrievalArteryCalcified arteriesBalloonBalloon entrapmentAngioplastyCalcified arterial wallArterial wallManagement of thoracic outlet syndrome in patients with hemodialysis access
Fereydooni A, Sgroi M. Management of thoracic outlet syndrome in patients with hemodialysis access. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2024, 37: 50-56. PMID: 38704184, DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.01.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical decompressionThoracic outletManagement of thoracic outlet syndromeManagement of dialysis patientsThoracic outlet syndromeCentral venous lesionsCostoclavicular junctionSubclavian veinRib resectionExtrinsic compressionVenous stenosisArteriovenous accessVenous lesionsDialysis accessDialysis patientsEndovascular interventionAccess patientsPatientsStenosisResectionClaviculectomyHemodialysisSyndromeLesionsSalvage
2023
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Training Pathway and Professional Development Time on Career Choice and Research Productivity
Fereydooni A, Fisher A, Mullis D, Smith B, Sgroi M. Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Training Pathway and Professional Development Time on Career Choice and Research Productivity. Journal Of Surgical Education 2023, 81: 295-303. PMID: 38105151, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerration Angioplasty Is Associated With Less Recoil in Infrapopliteal Arteries Compared With Plain Balloon Angioplasty.
Fereydooni A, Chandra V, Schneider P, Giasolli R, Lichtenberg M, Stahlhoff S. Serration Angioplasty Is Associated With Less Recoil in Infrapopliteal Arteries Compared With Plain Balloon Angioplasty. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2023, 15266028231215284. PMID: 38059463, DOI: 10.1177/15266028231215284.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfrapopliteal arteriesBalloon angioplastyFinal diameter stenosisPlain balloon angioplastyCore laboratory analysisInfrapopliteal lesionsBaseline demographicsRestenotic lesionsTibial arteryDiameter stenosisLumen lossVessel recoilLate restenosisLesion characteristicsVessel injuryAngioplastyLesionsPatientsArteryArterial recoilSignificant differencesEarly failureDe novoPOBAStenosis
2019
Use of neuraxial anesthesia for hybrid lower extremity revascularization is associated with reduced perioperative morbidity
Fereydooni A, O'Meara T, Popescu WM, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Use of neuraxial anesthesia for hybrid lower extremity revascularization is associated with reduced perioperative morbidity. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 1296-1304.e7. PMID: 31708304, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.07.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral arterial diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseNeuraxial anesthesiaGeneral anesthesiaPulmonary diseaseVentilator requirementHospital stayPerioperative morbidityBaseline characteristicsExtremity revascularizationWound infectionFunctional statusSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program datasetNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program datasetComplex peripheral arterial diseaseUse of NADependent functional statusInvasive hybrid proceduresPrimary anesthetic techniqueSicker patient populationGroup of patientsNAA groupHybrid procedureReduced patency in left-sided arteriovenous grafts in a porcine model
Liu S, Wang T, Wang J, Isaji T, Ono S, Fereydooni A, Taniguchi R, Matsubara Y, Niklason LE, Dardik A. Reduced patency in left-sided arteriovenous grafts in a porcine model. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 72: 305-317.e6. PMID: 31699515, PMCID: PMC7196525, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.06.221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal jugular veinBlood flow velocityArteriovenous prosthetic graftsProsthetic graftsPolytetrafluoroethylene graftsArteriovenous graftsPreclinical modelsCarotid arteryJugular veinHemodialysis vascular access failurePorcine arteriovenous graft modelSimilar blood flow velocitiesActin-positive smooth muscle cellsPhosphorylated endothelial nitric oxide synthasePorcine modelEndothelial nitric oxide synthaseLeft-sided graftsLeft-sided veinsProsthetic graft patencyRight-sided graftsRight-sided veinsCentral vein catheterVascular access failureShort-term patencyArteriovenous polytetrafluoroethylene graftsCarotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting for Patients With Crescendo Transient Ischemic Attacks
Fereydooni A, Gorecka J, Xu J, Schindler J, Dardik A. Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting for Patients With Crescendo Transient Ischemic Attacks. JAMA Surgery 2019, 154: 1055-1063. PMID: 31483458, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.2952.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsCrescendo transient ischemic attacksTransient ischemic attackIschemic attackUrgent carotid endarterectomyCarotid endarterectomyTiming of interventionMedical managementSingle transient ischemic attackIntravenous heparin therapyPreoperative medical managementTiming of revascularizationDual antiplatelet therapyAcute neurological eventsOptimal medical managementProhibitive surgical riskCarotid artery stentingHours of presentationMultiple recurrent episodesRandomized clinical trialsAnalysis of patientsCarotid artery plaquesDays of presentationEnglish-language articlesEvidence-based medicineAntiplatelet therapyUsing the epidemiology of critical limb ischemia to estimate the number of patients amenable to endovascular therapy
Fereydooni A, Gorecka J, Dardik A. Using the epidemiology of critical limb ischemia to estimate the number of patients amenable to endovascular therapy. Vascular Medicine 2019, 25: 78-87. PMID: 31621531, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x19878271.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsCritical limb ischemiaLimb ischemiaEndovascular therapyEarly risk factor modificationRisk factor modificationPeripheral artery diseaseHealth-related qualityPopulation-based studyNumber of patientsArtery diseaseClinical stageSmoking cessationFactor modificationEarly diagnosisEffective treatmentLimb lossIschemiaAdvanced stageHealth problemsPatientsSignificant mortalityTherapyEpidemiologyDiseasePainMolecular Targets for Improving Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation and Patency.
Gorecka J, Fereydooni A, Gonzalez L, Lee SR, Liu S, Ono S, Xu J, Liu J, Taniguchi R, Matsubara Y, Gao X, Gao M, Langford J, Yatsula B, Dardik A. Molecular Targets for Improving Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation and Patency. Vascular Investigation And Therapy 2019, 2: 33-41. PMID: 31608322, PMCID: PMC6788624, DOI: 10.4103/vit.vit_9_19.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsAVF maturationAVF failureArteriovenous fistulaOutward remodelingNeointimal hyperplasiaVenous wallErythropoietin-producing hepatocellular carcinoma (Eph) receptorsWall thickeningEnd-stage renal diseaseAdhesion molecule upregulationReliable vascular accessArteriovenous fistula maturationPotential treatment strategyPotential therapeutic targetPrevalence of chronicGrowth factor secretionFistula environmentFistula successExtracellular matrix remodelingRenal diseaseFistula maturationFunctional fistulaHemodialysis accessVascular accessFistula creationEndovascular Revascularization Incorporating Infrapopliteal Coronary Drug-Eluting Stents Improves Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia and Tissue Loss
Huntress LA, Fereydooni A, Dardik A, Nassiri N. Endovascular Revascularization Incorporating Infrapopliteal Coronary Drug-Eluting Stents Improves Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia and Tissue Loss. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 63: 234-240. PMID: 31563654, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalConstriction, PathologicCritical IllnessDrug-Eluting StentsEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansIschemiaMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePopliteal ArteryProgression-Free SurvivalProsthesis DesignRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsUnited StatesVascular PatencyWound HealingConceptsCritical limb ischemiaCoronary drug-eluting stentsDrug-eluting stentsWIfI scoreMajor amputationEndovascular revascularizationClinical outcomesTissue lossPrimary patencyLimb ischemiaMean ankle-brachial indexOne-year primary patencyOne-year survival rateAnkle-brachial indexLimb salvage rateMulti-institutional experienceLevel IA evidenceInfrapopliteal applicationRevascularization benefitTibial revascularizationCause mortalityFoot infectionsInfrapopliteal lesionsArterial atherosclerosisLesion recurrenceCoil embolization of bilateral internal mammary artery aneurysms in the setting of a heterozygous missense variant of unknown significance in COL5A1 and fibromuscular dysplasia
Chen JF, Papanikolaou D, Fereydooni A, Mojibian H, Dardik A, Nassiri N. Coil embolization of bilateral internal mammary artery aneurysms in the setting of a heterozygous missense variant of unknown significance in COL5A1 and fibromuscular dysplasia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 410-414. PMID: 31660461, PMCID: PMC6806644, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesInternal mammary artery aneurysmArtery aneurysmCoil embolizationRare caseUnknown significanceSerious clinical entityMissense variantsConnective tissue disordersHeterozygous missense variantsFibromuscular dysplasiaClinical entityTraumatic causesTissue disordersAneurysmsCOL5A1 geneEmbolizationHemothoraxVasculitidesAngiographyDysplasiaSettingCasesInhibition of the Akt1-mTORC1 Axis Alters Venous Remodeling to Improve Arteriovenous Fistula Patency
Guo X, Fereydooni A, Isaji T, Gorecka J, Liu S, Hu H, Ono S, Alozie M, Lee SR, Taniguchi R, Yatsula B, Nassiri N, Zhang L, Dardik A. Inhibition of the Akt1-mTORC1 Axis Alters Venous Remodeling to Improve Arteriovenous Fistula Patency. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 11046. PMID: 31363142, PMCID: PMC6667481, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47542-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsM2-type macrophagesSmooth muscle cellsAVF patencyArteriovenous fistulaAVF maturationImproved long-term patencyPotential translational strategyArteriovenous fistula patencyDaily intraperitoneal injectionsClodronate-containing liposomesDepletion of macrophagesLong-term patencyAVF remodelingFistula patencyIntraperitoneal injectionEarly inflammationSustained reductionType macrophagesPatencyWall thicknessSMC proliferationWall thickeningAVF modelMuscle cellsMacrophagesRaising the bar for appropriateness in the care of patients with peripheral artery disease
Chaar C, Fereydooni A, Lawrence PF, Dardik A. Raising the bar for appropriateness in the care of patients with peripheral artery disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 345-349. PMID: 31334415, PMCID: PMC6614600, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesPeripheral artery diseaseArtery diseaseIncomplete diagnostic workupCases of patientsCare of patientsAppropriateness of careNumber of proceduresEndovascular therapyDiagnostic workupAdditional interventionsPatientsVascular communityDiseaseCareInterventionProfessional societiesRevascularizationTherapyWorkupBifurcated unibody aortic endografts can overcome unfavorable aortoiliac anatomy for deployment of bilateral iliac branch endoprostheses
Fereydooni A, Deyholos C, Botta R, Nezami N, Dardik A, Nassiri N. Bifurcated unibody aortic endografts can overcome unfavorable aortoiliac anatomy for deployment of bilateral iliac branch endoprostheses. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 174-178. PMID: 31193591, PMCID: PMC6536773, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.01.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOn-table modification of self-expanding covered stents for hybrid aortobifemoral revascularization
Fereydooni A, Deyholos C, Nezami N, Dardik A, Nassiri N. On-table modification of self-expanding covered stents for hybrid aortobifemoral revascularization. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 179-182. PMID: 31193649, PMCID: PMC6536774, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2018.12.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP database
Fereydooni A, Zhou B, Jorshery SD, Deng Y, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. National trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP database. Vascular 2019, 27: 653-662. PMID: 31126228, DOI: 10.1177/1708538119852019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity revascularizationExtremity revascularizationPeripheral artery diseaseVascular surgeonsSurgical specialistsPerioperative outcomesArtery diseaseHybrid surgeryHybrid procedureNational Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseDisease codes -9Non-vascular surgeonsCurrent Procedural Terminology codesACS-NSQIP databaseProcedural Terminology codesNational trendsContemporary national trendsAnesthesiologists classificationEmergent surgeryOverall morbidityOnly patientsFemoral endarterectomyPropensity matching