2024
Mechanical clot disruption during pulmonary thromboembolectomy is safe: A propensity score-matched analysis
Thomas S, Deshmukh A, Mojibian H, Marino A, Lozada J, Cornman-Homonoff J. Mechanical clot disruption during pulmonary thromboembolectomy is safe: A propensity score-matched analysis. Clinical Imaging 2024, 118: 110381. PMID: 39637758, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulmonary thromboembolectomyPulmonary emboliPulmonary arteryRight pulmonary arteryLeft pulmonary arteryPulmonary artery pressureAdministration of anticoagulantsDuration of hospitalizationMechanical clot disruptionPropensity-score matchingSPESI scorePulmonary vasculatureArterial pressureClinical effectsOrganized thrombusThromboembolectomyPropensity-scoreClot disruptionInclusion criteriaPatientsMortality rateRisk categoriesCompare groupsStudy periodArteryPulmonary embolism with thrombus in transit across a patent foramen ovale
Iyengar S, Stolear A, Dulgher M, Ahmed A, Shkolnik E, Zarich S. Pulmonary embolism with thrombus in transit across a patent foramen ovale. Oxford Medical Case Reports 2024, 2024: omae091. PMID: 39184868, PMCID: PMC11343825, DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omae091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatent foramen ovalePatent foramen ovale closureImpending paradoxical embolismPulmonary embolismForamen ovaleCritical left anterior descending coronary artery stenosisObstructive sleep apneaCoronary artery bypass graftingOptimal treatment strategySaddle pulmonary embolusAbsence of standard guidelinesDeep vein thrombosisArtery bypass graftingLife-threatening conditionCoronary artery stenosisSleep apneaTransesophageal echocardiogramPulmonary emboliSurgical thrombectomyVein thrombosisDiagnostic challengeSurgical interventionRight atriumThrombolytic therapyBypass graftingThe 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 lengthEstimates of 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications after gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A retrospective cohort analysis of a health system population
Carr Z, Li J, Agarkov D, Gazura M, Karamchandani K. Estimates of 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications after gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A retrospective cohort analysis of a health system population. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0299137. PMID: 38394250, PMCID: PMC10889900, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pulmonary complicationsGastrointestinal endoscopic proceduresCongestive heart failurePropensity score matchingEndoscopic proceduresPulmonary complicationsSecondary outcomesPropensity score matching adjustmentRetrospective cohort studyRetrospective cohort analysisPulmonary circulatory disordersMultivariate logistic regressionAlcohol abuse disordersUpper endoscopic proceduresHealth system populationPulmonary emboliUpper endoscopyRespiratory failureLower endoscopyElectrolyte disordersHeart failureCohort studyConscious sedationPrimary outcomeCohort analysisVenous Thromboembolism in Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Uncovering the Hidden Risk
Bansal V, Mitchell O, Bregio C, Witmer H, Dhiman A, Godley F, Ong C, Berger Y, Reddy B, Churpek J, Drazer M, Eng O, Kindler H, Turaga K. Venous Thromboembolism in Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Uncovering the Hidden Risk. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2024, 31: 3339-3349. PMID: 38372861, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15030-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative VTE ratesOverall survivalPEM patientsPeritoneal mesotheliomaVTE ratesDose of prophylactic anticoagulationFrequency of VTEHigh risk of VTELow serum albumin concentrationIncreased VTE riskVTE risk factorsNon-surgical patientsRisk of VTESerum albumin concentrationAssociated with VTEPreoperative doseAbdominal malignanciesSystemic therapyIntroductionVenous thromboembolismProphylactic anticoagulationPulmonary emboliRecommended thromboprophylaxisNo significant differenceDaily dosePleural mesothelioma
2021
Characteristics and Outcomes Among US Patients Hospitalized for Ischemic Stroke Before vs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
de Havenon A, Ney JP, Callaghan B, Hohmann S, Shippey E, Yaghi S, Anadani M, Majersik JJ. Characteristics and Outcomes Among US Patients Hospitalized for Ischemic Stroke Before vs During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Network Open 2021, 4: e2110314. PMID: 33999162, PMCID: PMC8129817, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.10314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemic strokeCOVID-19 groupCohort studyUS patientsCOVID-19Prepandemic levelsLaboratory-confirmed COVID-19Vizient Clinical Data BaseCOVID-19 pandemicRetrospective cohort studyAcute coronary syndromeOutcomes of hospitalizationHospital discharge ratesTime of admissionHospitalization of patientsCOVID-19 statusClinical data baseNonelective basisCoronary syndromeHospital deathHospital dischargePulmonary emboliBaseline factorsHispanic patientsNonfederal hospitalsFever, pancytopenia, and elevated D-dimer in a 95‐year‐old woman with ehrlichiosis: a case report
Radcliffe C, Tsay C, Glerum K, Liao J, Goshua G, Kerins G. Fever, pancytopenia, and elevated D-dimer in a 95‐year‐old woman with ehrlichiosis: a case report. BMC Geriatrics 2021, 21: 178. PMID: 33711942, PMCID: PMC7953191, DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02129-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsD-dimerPulmonary emboliSevere coronavirus disease 2019Hospital day 7Computed tomography angiogramSignificant clinical findingsPeripheral blood smearCoronavirus disease 2019Concurrent ehrlichiosisDoxycycline monotherapyHospital stayHigh feverSymptomatic improvementTomography angiogramCase presentationWeClinical findingsLarge academic institutionCase reportArteriovenous malformationsAppropriate treatmentDifferential diagnosisUnexpected presentationDisease 2019Hematological malignanciesDay 7
2019
A Doppler Echocardiographic Pulmonary Flow Marker of Massive or Submassive Acute Pulmonary Embolus
Afonso L, Sood A, Akintoye E, Gorcsan J, Rehman M, Kumar K, Javed A, Kottam A, Cardozo S, Singh M, Palla M, Ando T, Adegbala O, Shokr M, Briasoulis A. A Doppler Echocardiographic Pulmonary Flow Marker of Massive or Submassive Acute Pulmonary Embolus. Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2019, 32: 799-806. PMID: 31056367, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2019.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive pulmonary embolismSubmassive pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismSubsegmental pulmonary embolismMcConnell's signExtent of PEDoppler flow patternsAcute pulmonary emboliFuture prospective studiesCharacteristic curve analysisSpectral Doppler interrogationAlternative imaging modalityNoninvasive signsUnderwent echocardiographyEchocardiographic parametersPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary emboliEchocardiography parametersProspective studyDoppler interrogationTomographic angiographyDeceleration timeDoppler variablesClinical utilityPatients
2018
Perioperative pulmonary thromboembolism
Ruohoniemi DM, Sista AK, Doany CF, Heerdt PM. Perioperative pulmonary thromboembolism. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2018, 31: 75-82. PMID: 29206697, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubmassive pulmonary emboliCatheter-directed therapyPulmonary emboliSystemic anticoagulationIntervention efficacyMean pulmonary artery pressurePerioperative pulmonary thromboembolismPulmonary artery pressureCurrent treatment optionsWarrants further investigationInadequacy of treatmentArtery pressurePulmonary thromboembolismPostoperative patientsPulmonary embolismRelative contraindicationSurgical patientsAggressive interventionIntraoperative embolizationPerioperative patientsTreatment optionsOptimizing therapyPromising efficacyElevated riskVentricular monitoring
2017
Systematic review of May-Thurner syndrome with emphasis on gender differences
Kaltenmeier CT, Erben Y, Indes J, Lee A, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Systematic review of May-Thurner syndrome with emphasis on gender differences. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2017, 6: 399-407.e4. PMID: 29290600, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMay-Thurner syndromeSystematic reviewLeg swellingPulmonary emboliEndovascular interventionIliac vein compression syndromeMore leg painDeep venous thrombosisEnglish literatureVein compression syndromeIliac vein compressionStudent's t-testAnatomic compressionCockett syndromeLeg painAsymptomatic patientsVenous thromboembolismComplication rateVenous thrombosisCompression syndromeEndovascular treatmentMale patientsVein compressionCase seriesMedical managementAnticoagulation for Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis
Lee A, Lee E. Anticoagulation for Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis. 2017, 299-313. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisVenous thromboembolismPulmonary emboliVein thrombosisProximal deep vein thrombosisMonths of anticoagulationProvoked venous thromboembolismUnprovoked venous thromboembolismEstimates of recurrenceLow recurrence riskRisk prediction modelExtended anticoagulationSurveillance ultrasonographyVTE eventsSuch patientsD-dimerSignificant morbidityThrombotic riskRisk factorsThrombophilia testingHigh riskAnticoagulationThrombosisRecurrenceRisk
2016
Detection of incidental pulmonary embolism with multi-slice computed tomography in cancer patients
Deniz M, Deniz Z, Adin M, Akıl F, Turmak M, Urakcı Z, Cetincakmak M, Goya C. Detection of incidental pulmonary embolism with multi-slice computed tomography in cancer patients. Clinical Imaging 2016, 41: 106-111. PMID: 27840261, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2016.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower lobe branchesIncidental pulmonary embolismRight pulmonary arteryBreast cancer groupFinal radiology reportPositive patientsPulmonary emboliPulmonary embolismOncology patientsPulmonary arteryCancer groupCancer patientsPrimary tumorRisk factorsOncological patientsCommon locationPatientsRadiology reportsHigher proportionEmbolismEmboliArteryTumorsOutcomes and Predictors of Rebleeding After 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate Injection in Acute Gastric Variceal Hemorrhage
Al-Bawardy B, Gorospe EC, Saleem A, Buttar NS, Song L. Outcomes and Predictors of Rebleeding After 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate Injection in Acute Gastric Variceal Hemorrhage. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2016, 50: 458-463. PMID: 26890326, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute gastric variceal hemorrhageGastric variceal obturationGastric variceal hemorrhageVariceal hemorrhageAdverse eventsPulmonary embolismEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreGastric varices type 1Gastric variceal rebleedingLiver Disease scoreMetastatic hepatocellular carcinomaAcute hemostasisCyanoacrylate injectionHospital mortalityHospital rebleedingSarin classificationVariceal rebleedingEndoscopic injectionGastric varicesPulmonary emboliRenal failureHemorrhagic strokeInitial hemostasisVariceal obturationPatient cohortHemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature
Thapa S, Terry P, Kamdar B. Hemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Research Notes 2016, 9: 233. PMID: 27107813, PMCID: PMC4842288, DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-2043-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheter-related thrombosisSuperior vena cavaHD catheter placementPulmonary embolismIntravenous anticoagulationSVC syndromeHD cathetersCatheter placementSuperior vena cava syndromeDialysis-dependent womenSuccessful renal transplantationRight subclavian veinVena cava syndromeNon-occlusive thrombusStaphylococcus epidermidis bacteremiaOral anticoagulationRight IJPulmonary infarctionRenal transplantationCase presentationAHypercoagulable workupPulmonary emboliThrombotic complicationsInitial presentationIgA nephropathyClinical and Ultrasound Sequelae of Nonvisualized Calf Veins on Duplex Ultrasound for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis
Henry J, Strosberg D, Warhadpande S, Satiani B, Go M. Clinical and Ultrasound Sequelae of Nonvisualized Calf Veins on Duplex Ultrasound for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis. Journal For Vascular Ultrasound 2016, 40: 26-31. DOI: 10.1177/154431671604000105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisVenous thromboembolismCalf veinsBody mass indexLower extremity swellingVein thrombosisExtremity swellingDevelopment of VTELower extremity venous duplexNew deep vein thrombosisSubsequent venous thromboembolismHalf of patientsSuccessful visualizationVenous duplexPulmonary emboliFemoropopliteal veinsMass indexDuplex ultrasoundDUS resultsBody habitusStudy populationCommon reasonNonvisualizationPatientsClinical implications
2015
A5061 Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus After Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Nsqip Analysis
Afthinos J, Gibbs K. A5061 Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus After Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Nsqip Analysis. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s88-s89. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGut commensal dependence of autoreactivity and Th17 cells in systemic autoimmunity (MUC9P.740)
Manfredo Vieira S, Ruff W, Hiltensperger M, Yu A, Goodman A, Kriegel M. Gut commensal dependence of autoreactivity and Th17 cells in systemic autoimmunity (MUC9P.740). The Journal Of Immunology 2015, 194: 205.4-205.4. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.194.supp.205.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntiphospholipid syndromeSegmented filamentous bacteriaSystemic autoimmunityGut microbiotaAntiphospholipid antibody productionRegulatory IL-10Gut microbiota compositionAntigen-specific effectsBroad-spectrum antibioticsAnaerobic gut microbiotaTh17 cellsIL-17Infectious triggerPathogenic autoantibodiesPulmonary emboliIL-10IL-21Myocardial infarctionIL-1BSplenocyte proliferationAntibody productionMicrobiota compositionImmune systemAutoimmunityMicrobiota
2013
A phase I study of lapatinib with whole brain radiotherapy in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer brain metastases
Lin NU, Freedman RA, Ramakrishna N, Younger J, Storniolo AM, Bellon JR, Come SE, Gelman RS, Harris GJ, Henderson MA, MacDonald SM, Mahadevan A, Eisenberg E, Ligibel JA, Mayer EL, Moy B, Eichler AF, Winer EP. A phase I study of lapatinib with whole brain radiotherapy in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer brain metastases. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2013, 142: 405-414. PMID: 24197661, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-013-2754-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyDose-limiting toxicityObjective response rateHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Growth factor receptor 2Positive breast cancerCentral nervous diseasesBrain metastasesFactor receptor 2Brain radiotherapyBreast cancerReceptor 2CNS objective response rateBreast cancer brain metastasesHigher objective response rateCareful safety monitoringCancer brain metastasesGrade 3 rashPre-defined criteriaEligible patientsEvaluable patientsLapatinib 1000Pulmonary emboliDose escalationCT Pulmonary Angiography: Increasingly Diagnosing Less Severe Pulmonary Emboli
Schissler AJ, Rozenshtein A, Kulon ME, Pearson GD, Green RA, Stetson PD, Brenner DJ, D'Souza B, Tsai WY, Schluger NW, Einstein AJ. CT Pulmonary Angiography: Increasingly Diagnosing Less Severe Pulmonary Emboli. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e65669. PMID: 23776522, PMCID: PMC3680477, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065669.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary emboliAcute pulmonary emboliMyocardial injuryDiagnostic yieldPeak serum troponin levelsUrban academic medical centerStudy periodLarge urban academic medical centerTransthoracic echocardiography findingsPresence of PERight ventricular abnormalitiesChronic pulmonary emboliSerum troponin levelsMultivariate logistic regressionAcademic medical centerEchocardiography findingsTroponin levelsAdult patientsVentricular abnormalitiesEmergency departmentDisease spectrumRV abnormalitiesMedical CenterSevere spectrumDisease severity
2012
Venous Thromboembolism in the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Acute Ischemic Stroke Population: Incidence and Patterns of Prophylaxis
Douds G, Hellkamp A, Olson D, Fonarow G, Smith E, Schwamm L, Cockroft K. Venous Thromboembolism in the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Acute Ischemic Stroke Population: Incidence and Patterns of Prophylaxis. Journal Of Stroke And Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012, 23: 123-129. PMID: 23253528, DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2012.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVTE prophylaxisIschemic stroke patientsDeep vein thrombosisVenous thromboembolismProphylaxis ratesPulmonary emboliStroke patientsIntra-arterial tissue plasminogen activatorAcute ischemic stroke populationHospitalized ischemic stroke patientsIncidence of VTEAcute ischemic stroke patientsAtrial fibrillation/flutterIschemic stroke populationPatterns of prophylaxisAcute ischemic strokePeripheral vascular diseaseOverall rateTissue plasminogen activatorMedical comorbiditiesAnalysis cohortIschemic strokeVein thrombosisSerious complicationsStroke population
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