2024
Letter to the Editor: “Silent myocardial infarction fatty scars detected by coronary calcium score CT scan in diabetic patients without a history of coronary heart disease”
Bader A, Haramati L. Letter to the Editor: “Silent myocardial infarction fatty scars detected by coronary calcium score CT scan in diabetic patients without a history of coronary heart disease”. European Radiology 2024, 35: 215-217. PMID: 38995379, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10912-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism
Chan J, Ho B, Ye K, Haramati L, Jain V. Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2022, 46: 888-893. PMID: 36399535, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary embolismPulmonary artery enhancementContrast-enhanced chest CT scansHU thresholdContrast-enhanced chest CTAbsence of PEUnsuspected pulmonary embolismContrast-enhanced chestHounsfield unitsChest CT scanLogistic regression analysisPeripheral enhancementPulmonary vasculatureChest CTFemale sexRoutine chestContrast amountCT scanPulmonary enhancementTotal casesOlder ageEmbolismRegression analysisChestDescriptive statistics
2020
Implementation of an aortic dissection CT protocol with clinical decision support aimed at decreasing radiation exposure by reducing routine abdominopelvic imaging
Patel V, Fruauff A, Esses D, Lipsitz E, Levsky J, Haramati L. Implementation of an aortic dissection CT protocol with clinical decision support aimed at decreasing radiation exposure by reducing routine abdominopelvic imaging. Clinical Imaging 2020, 67: 108-112. PMID: 32559680, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute aortic syndromeAortic dissectionAortic syndromeClinical decision supportED patientsChest/abdomen/pelvisRadiation doseDiagnostic accuracyStudy periodTotal ED populationMedian radiation doseAbdomen/pelvisRoutine abdominopelvicVs. 3.7ED populationContrast doseDiagnostic yieldRetrospective analysisCT scanCT protocolPatientsDissectionRadiation exposureDoseScreening protocolCT Scans Obtained for Nonpulmonary Indications: Associated Respiratory Findings of COVID-19
Hossain R, Lazarus M, Roudenko A, Dako F, Mehta V, Alis J, Zalta B, Lei B, Haramati L, White C. CT Scans Obtained for Nonpulmonary Indications: Associated Respiratory Findings of COVID-19. Radiology 2020, 296: 201743. PMID: 32391741, PMCID: PMC7437495, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2020201743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBetacoronavirusCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Emergency Service, HospitalFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansIncidental FindingsLungMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsPneumonia, ViralRadiography, AbdominalRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Spinal DiseasesSpineTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsCoronavirus disease 2019Nonrespiratory symptomsGroup 2Emergency departmentCervical spineCT scanGroup 1CT findingsDisease 2019COVID-19COVID-19-related pneumoniaLung parenchymal findingsPulmonary COVID-19Results Group 1Group 1 patientsCommon CT findingsGround-glass opacitiesReverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction resultsFisher's exact testTranscription-polymerase chain reaction resultsCOVID-19 testingPolymerase chain reaction resultsPulmonary diseaseRT-PCR resultsAtypical manifestationsImaging of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease
Haramati A, Haramati L. Imaging of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease. Lung 2020, 198: 245-255. PMID: 32166427, DOI: 10.1007/s00408-020-00344-3.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertensionChronic pulmonary embolismChronic thromboembolic diseaseAcute pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismPulmonary hypertensionThromboembolic diseaseVentilation/perfusion scanCommon long-term complicationThromboembolic pulmonary hypertensionLong-term complicationsMultimodality imaging featuresRelevant imaging findingsImaging mimicsCardiovascular morbidityPersistent symptomsImaging findingsCharacteristic findingsPerfusion scanImaging featuresLeading causeCT scanRare diseaseTreatable typeEmbolism
2013
A New, Simple Method for Estimating Pleural Effusion Size on CT Scans
Moy M, Levsky J, Berko N, Godelman A, Jain V, Haramati L. A New, Simple Method for Estimating Pleural Effusion Size on CT Scans. CHEST Journal 2013, 143: 1054-1059. PMID: 23632863, PMCID: PMC3616681, DOI: 10.1378/chest.12-1292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPleural effusion sizeEffusion sizeCT scanAP depthInterobserver agreementCT imaging featuresGroup of physiciansInter-reader agreementLarge effusionsPleural effusionImaging featuresMidclavicular lineEffusionCardiothoracic radiologistsGrading systemScansPhysiciansRadiology residentsCommunication of findingsBorderline casesSubstantial levelsTwo-step decision ruleStandardized systemPulmonologistsThoracentesis
2006
Computed Tomography Evaluation of Right Heart Dysfunction in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
He H, Stein M, Zalta B, Haramati L. Computed Tomography Evaluation of Right Heart Dysfunction in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2006, 30: 262-266. PMID: 16628044, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-200603000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight heart dysfunctionAcute pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismPulmonary vascular obstructionHeart dysfunctionSpecificity of CTClot burdenVascular obstructionRight ventricleInterventricular septumCT scanRight ventricular dilatationComputed Tomography EvaluationHours of CTSignificant differencesAdequate echocardiogramsTomography findingsConsecutive adultsMost patientsVentricular dilatationMean ageChest CTTomography evaluationNongated CTEmbolism
2005
Intrathoracic lymphadenopathy in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal pneumonia.
Stein D, Haramati L, Spindola-Franco H, Friedman J, Klapper P. Intrathoracic lymphadenopathy in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal pneumonia. CHEST Journal 2005, 127: 1271-5. PMID: 15821204, DOI: 10.1378/chest.127.4.1271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of lymphadenopathyCharacteristics of pneumoniaCT scanPneumococcal pneumoniaIntrathoracic lymphadenopathyHospitalized patientsPleural effusionClinical diagnosis of pneumoniaPresence of pleural effusionCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCT scan featuresEnlarged lymph nodesChest CT scanStudy exclusion criteriaDegree of lymphadenopathyDiagnosis of pneumoniaStudy inclusion criteriaContralateral lymphadenopathyBlood culturesHIV infectionHepatitis CLymph nodesLymphadenopathySmoking historyHIV statusIntrathoracic Lymphadenopathy in Hospitalized Patients With Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Stein D, Haramati L, Spindola-Franco H, Friedman J, Klapper P. Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy in Hospitalized Patients With Pneumococcal Pneumonia. CHEST Journal 2005, 127: 1271-1275. DOI: 10.1016/s0012-3692(15)34476-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of lymphadenopathyCharacteristics of pneumoniaPneumococcal pneumoniaCT scanIntrathoracic lymphadenopathyHospitalized patientsPleural effusionCT scan featuresDegree of lymphadenopathyCauses of lymphadenopathyCommunity-acquired pneumoniaChest CT scanStudy exclusion criteriaStudy inclusion criteriaContralateral lymphadenopathyHepatitis CInvolved lobeSmoking historyDifferent comorbiditiesHIV infectionLymph nodesCommon etiologyHIV statusMean ageBlood cultures
2004
Consistency of reporting basic characteristics of lung nodules and masses on computed tomography1
Burns J, Haramati L, Whitney K, Zelefsky M. Consistency of reporting basic characteristics of lung nodules and masses on computed tomography1. Academic Radiology 2004, 11: 233-237. PMID: 14974599, DOI: 10.1016/s1076-6332(03)00573-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbsence of calcificationBronchogenic carcinomaPathology reportsCT scanLung nodulesDifferential diagnosisPreoperative chest CT scansChest CT scanStandardized reporting criteriaConsecutive patientsPathologic reportsMean ageCT evaluationLobectomy specimensSingle institutionFinal diagnosisLung cancerRadiologic descriptionBoard-certified radiologistsLesion characteristicsCT reportsYears yearsSpiculated marginsPathologic specimensCarcinoma
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
1997
Effect of HIV status on chest radiographic and CT findings in patients with tuberculosis
Haramati L, Jenny-Avital E, Alterman D. Effect of HIV status on chest radiographic and CT findings in patients with tuberculosis. Clinical Radiology 1997, 52: 31-35. PMID: 9022577, DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(97)80302-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-negative patientsHIV-positive patientsChest CT scanMediastinal lymphadenopathyHIV statusAtypical infiltrateReactivation tuberculosisCT findingsCT scanBilateral mediastinal lymphadenopathyChest CT findingsFrequent cavitationSignificant differencesChest radiographicClinical chartsCT appearanceRadiographic recordsChest radiographsStudy populationPatientsLymphadenopathyTuberculosisInfiltratesMycobacterium tuberculosisHIV
1996
Evaluation of the role of chest computed tomography in the management of trauma patients
Haramati L, Hochsztein J, Marciano N, Nathanson N. Evaluation of the role of chest computed tomography in the management of trauma patients. Emergency Radiology 1996, 3: 225-230. DOI: 10.1007/bf01507779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRole of chestChest CT findingsTrauma patientsChest CTCT findingsChest radiographyChest radiographsMediastinal hematomaPulmonary contusionAortic injuryClinical chartsClinical managementPatient managementResults of aortographyPresence of pneumothoraxMore pneumothoracesMediastinal wideningWidened mediastinumMediastinal findingsMean ageClinical impactCT scanPatientsAortographyMediastinumPulmonary 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 nodules
1995
Carcinoma of the lung in HIV-positive patients: findings on chest radiographs and CT scans.
White C, Haramati L, Elder K, Karp J, Belani C. Carcinoma of the lung in HIV-positive patients: findings on chest radiographs and CT scans. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1995, 164: 593-7. PMID: 7863877, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.164.3.7863877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtensive pleural diseaseHIV-positive patientsPleural diseaseLung cancerChest radiographsCT scanMalignant lesionsPeripheral massApparent primary lesionCommon major manifestationPleural fluid aspirationRecent clinical studiesRole of CTPercutaneous needle biopsyHIV seropositivityRadiologic evaluationMediastinal invasionMetastatic lesionsExtrathoracic sitesPrimary lesionMean agePleural biopsyIsolated findingLung lesionsNeedle biopsy
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