2024
Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Results From the Prospective APEX-AV Trial
Ranade M, Foster M, Brady P, Sokol S, Butty S, Klein A, Maholic R, Safar A, Patel T, Zlotnick D, Gans D, Pollak J, Ferrera D, Stegman B, Basra S, Moriarty J, Keeling B, Investigators A. Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Results From the Prospective APEX-AV Trial. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2024, 4: 102463. PMID: 40061412, PMCID: PMC11887559, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2024.102463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute intermediate-risk PEMechanical aspiration thrombectomyIntermediate-risk PEPulmonary embolismAspiration thrombectomyRV/LV ratioClot burdenAdverse eventsMm HgLow rate of adverse eventsMean pulmonary artery pressureEnd pointsRate of adverse eventsAcute pulmonary embolismPulmonary artery pressureSafety end pointDevice-related deathsTreat pulmonary embolismSingle-arm studyEffectiveness end pointAccess site bleedingStatistically significant reductionCardiac injuryClinical deteriorationArterial pressureHeart lung axis in acute pulmonary embolism: Role of CT in risk stratification
Friedman R, Haramati L, Christian T, Sokol S, Alis J. Heart lung axis in acute pulmonary embolism: Role of CT in risk stratification. Clinical Imaging 2024, 116: 110311. PMID: 39413674, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPathophysiology of pulmonary embolismRisk stratificationPulmonary embolismComputed tomographyRight ventricular (RV) dysfunctionRisk stratification of acute PEIndicator of RV dysfunctionRV/LV diameter ratioAcute pulmonary embolismLeft atrial volumeReview current guidelinesCause of mortalityRV dysfunctionAcute PEAtrial volumeCT findingsClot burdenCardiopulmonary reserveCurrent guidelinesLung axisClot locationPatient managementPatient populationRadiologist's reportPredictive valueThe Predictive Value of Qanadli and Miller Index Scores in Patients with Intermediate-High–Risk and High-Risk Pulmonary Emboli Undergoing Aspiration Thrombectomy
Fish A, Knight E, Mutonga M, Moulton J, Gathagan R, Andreca M, Sare A, Cornman-Homonoff J. The Predictive Value of Qanadli and Miller Index Scores in Patients with Intermediate-High–Risk and High-Risk Pulmonary Emboli Undergoing Aspiration Thrombectomy. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2024, 35: 1457-1463. PMID: 38969337, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.06.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulmonary artery pressureIntensive care unitMiller scoreHigh-risk patientsArterial pressureInstitutional review boardPulmonary pressureClot burdenB-type natriuretic peptideIntensive care unit length of stayAssociated with ICU lengthIntensive care unit lengthLength of stayFlowTriever SystemConsecutive patientsEchocardiographic findingsPulmonary emboliCreatinine levelsPulmonary embolismNatriuretic peptideStratify patientsRetrospective studyClinical outcomesAspiration thrombectomyICU length
2023
Sex-Related Differences in Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Symptomatology in Older Adults with Pulmonary Embolism: Findings from the SERIOUS-PE Study
Bikdeli B, Muriel A, Wang Y, Piazza G, Khairani C, Rosovsky R, Mehdipoor G, O'Donoghue M, Madridano O, Lopez-Saez J, Mellado M, Brasero A, Grandone E, Spagnolo P, Lu Y, Bertoletti L, López-Jiménez L, Núñez M, Blanco-Molina Á, Gerhard-Herman M, Goldhaber S, Bates S, Jimenez D, Krumholz H, Monreal M. Sex-Related Differences in Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Symptomatology in Older Adults with Pulmonary Embolism: Findings from the SERIOUS-PE Study. Seminars In Thrombosis And Hemostasis 2023, 49: 725-735. PMID: 36868268, DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder adultsClinical characteristicsRisk factorsElderly womenPE risk stratificationTransient provoking factorsRelevant clinical characteristicsSex differencesWarrants further investigationSex-related differencesSex-specific factorsClot burdenPE presentationChest painHormonal therapyHormone therapyPatient characteristicsPulmonary embolismYounger patientsAtherosclerotic diseaseRisk stratificationLung diseaseMedicare databaseProvoking factorsCardiovascular disease
2019
Endovascular Treatment of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis in Metastatic Malignancy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Shapero KS, Jelani QU, Mena C. Endovascular Treatment of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis in Metastatic Malignancy: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2019, 53: 507-511. PMID: 31216954, DOI: 10.1177/1538574419857992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior vena cava thrombosisLower extremity edemaVena cava thrombosisAcute liver failureRight atriumIVC thrombosisCava thrombosisExtremity edemaLiver failureSevere bilateral lower extremity edemaBilateral lower extremity edemaAdrenal cell carcinomaExtensive clot burdenExtensive IVC thrombosisMetastatic liver massesDeep vein thrombosisClot burdenIVC syndromeReview of literatureGastrointestinal bleedHospital courseVein thrombosisHepatic failureCaudate lobeEndovascular treatment
2017
Advanced imaging in acute ischemic stroke.
Kilburg C, Scott McNally J, de Havenon A, Taussky P, Kalani MY, Park MS. Advanced imaging in acute ischemic stroke. Neurosurgical FOCUS 2017, 42: e10. PMID: 28366054, DOI: 10.3171/2017.1.focus16503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute ischemic strokeLarge vessel occlusionTranscranial Doppler ultrasonographyCT angiographyVessel wall MRIMR angiographyIschemic strokeDoppler ultrasonographyVessel occlusionMRI techniquesCollateral blood flowImaging modalitiesConventional CTCharacteristics of lesionsFour-dimensional CT angiographyClot burdenCryptogenic strokeAcute settingStroke treatmentPatent foramenOccult lesionsInvasive alternativeBlood flowNew imaging modalityNatural history
2016
Adding insult to injury: autoimmune haemolytic anaemia complicated by pulmonary embolism
Woodson KA, Lee Y, Gopalratnam K, Halene S. Adding insult to injury: autoimmune haemolytic anaemia complicated by pulmonary embolism. BMJ Case Reports 2016, 2016: bcr2015213575. PMID: 26768839, PMCID: PMC4735441, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-213575.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsAutoimmune haemolytic anaemiaOwn red blood cellsPulmonary embolismPulmonary hypertensionVenous thromboembolismHaemolytic anaemiaPatient's own red blood cellsSevere right ventricular dysfunctionNitric oxideRight ventricular dysfunctionNitric oxide treatmentClot burdenHaemodynamic compromiseVentricular dysfunctionRed blood cellsDeadly complicationPathological antibodiesChronic mannerAnemiaBlood cellsHypertensionEmbolismPossible benefitsTreatmentOxide treatment
2006
Pulmonary Infarction
He H, Stein M, Zalta B, Haramati L. Pulmonary Infarction. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 2006, 21: 1-7. PMID: 16538148, DOI: 10.1097/01.rti.0000187433.06762.fb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercent of patientsPleuritic chest painPulmonary infarctionPulmonary embolismDual blood supplyChest painCT findingsIschemic injuryParenchymal opacitiesBlood supplyExtent of PEClinical symptoms/signsAcute pulmonary embolismPulmonary vascular obstructionSymptoms/signsClot burdenPeripheral opacitiesConsecutive adultsHeart failureLower lobeMean ageVascular obstructionClinical correlatesImaging featuresFocal decreaseComputed 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
Single Institution Experience with Inferior Vena Cava Filters.
Bhalla N, Bulgaru A, Church L, Kapur D, Lustberg H, Slater D, Dhami M. Single Institution Experience with Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Blood 2005, 106: 914. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v106.11.914.914.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep venous thrombosisRetrievable IVC filtersRecurrent deep venous thrombosisInferior vena cava filterSymptomatic pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismPermanent IVC filtersIVC filtersVena cava filtersPermanent filtersClot burdenVenous thromboembolismCava filtersSymptomatic deep venous thrombosisTransient low-grade feverPoor pulmonary reserveRetrieval of filtersLow-grade feverRecurrent venous thromboembolismIncidence of complicationsIVC filter insertionLong-term anticoagulationSingle institution experienceAdverse clinical consequencesChest CT scan
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