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
2014
Can non-contrast-enhanced CT (NECT) triage patients suspected of having non-traumatic acute aortic syndromes (AAS)?
Vantine P, Rosenblum J, Schaeffer W, Williams K, Dockray D, Levsky J, Haramati L, Ketai L. Can non-contrast-enhanced CT (NECT) triage patients suspected of having non-traumatic acute aortic syndromes (AAS)? Emergency Radiology 2014, 22: 19-24. PMID: 24939821, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-014-1239-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic DiseasesContrast MediaDecision Support TechniquesDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansIohexolIopamidolMiddle AgedRadiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-AssistedRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificitySyndromeTomography, X-Ray ComputedTriageConceptsAcute aortic syndromeContrast-enhanced CT angiographyAortic diameterAortic syndromeNegative casesCTA resultsAbnormal aortic contourLower likelihoodMaximal aortic diameterIndependent positive predictorsCT of patientsLogistic regression analysisSecond institutionNegative predictive valueMean sensitivityDerivation phaseIndependent predictorsAortic diseaseTriage patientsAortic contourCT angiographyAortic wallPatientsPositive diagnosisPredictive value
2012
Pulmonary embolism diagnosis and mortality with pulmonary CT angiography versus ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy: evidence of overdiagnosis with CT?
Sheh S, Bellin E, Freeman K, Haramati L. Pulmonary embolism diagnosis and mortality with pulmonary CT angiography versus ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy: evidence of overdiagnosis with CT? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2012, 198: 1340-5. PMID: 22623546, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.6426.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary CT angiographyVentilation-perfusion scintigraphyPulmonary embolismCT angiographyQ scintigraphyPulmonary emboliOutcome-based clinical trialsSocial Security Death IndexUrban academic medical centerEvidence of overdiagnosisOdds of deathPulmonary embolic diseasePossibility of overdiagnosisCase fatality ratePulmonary embolism diagnosisDate of deathLogistic regression analysisAcademic medical centerEmbolic diseaseIncident diagnosisDeath IndexClinical trialsHospital databaseDisease spectrumMedical Center
2008
Coronary Sinus Compression
Gold M, Spindola-Franco H, Jain V, Spevack D, Haramati L. Coronary Sinus Compression. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2008, 32: 72-77. PMID: 18303292, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e31815b3ebf.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCardiac TamponadeCardiomyopathy, DilatedConstriction, PathologicContrast MediaCoronary SinusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedObserver VariationPericardial EffusionPredictive Value of TestsRadiographic Image EnhancementRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedVena Cava, InferiorConceptsInferior vena cavaSinus compressionFluid attenuationCardiac tamponadeControl group variablesSpecific pathological diagnosisCases of tamponadeLogistic regression analysisFisher's exact testShort-axis diameterBlinded retrospective analysisEchocardiographic evidenceTamponade casesContrast refluxSuperior venaVena cavaTomographic scanCT signsPathological diagnosisPericardial fluidAzygos veinRetrospective analysisTamponadeIVC dilatationConventional chest
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