Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar

• Alan Dardik
• Alexandria Brackett
• Alfred Lee
• Allen Bale
• Anushree Chaitanya Shirali
• Bauer Sumpio
• Bin Zhou
• Britt Tonnessen
• Carlos Mena-Hurtado
• Christopher Regan
• Costin Ionescu
• Edouard Aboian
• Frank Detterbeck
• Gathe Kiwan
• Hamid Mojibian
• Jeffrey Turner
• Jesse Reynolds
• Juan Carlos Perez Lozada
• Kim Germaine Emiel Smolderen
• Martin Slade
• Mayur M. Desai
• Mehran M Sadeghi
• Natalia Neparidze
• Neera Dahl
• Noffar Bar
• Raul J Guzman
• Robert Makuch
• Robert R Attaran
• Sameer Nagpal
• Sean Gu
• Shamsuddin Akhtar
• Stephanie Halene
• Terri Parker

Aortic Aneurysm; Varicose Veins; Vascular Diseases; Vascular Surgical Procedures; Thrombolytic Therapy; Venous Thrombosis

• Arterial dissection during peripheral vascular interventionsDamara F, Alameddine D, Slade M, Cardella J, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. Arterial dissection during peripheral vascular interventions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 79: 339-347.e6. PMID: 37838217, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.10.004.
• The Impact of Ejection Fraction on Major Adverse Limb Events after Lower Extremity RevascularizationJamil Y, Huttler J, Alameddine D, Wu Z, Zhuo H, Mena-Hurtado C, Velazquez E, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The Impact of Ejection Fraction on Major Adverse Limb Events after Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 98: 210-219. PMID: 37802138, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.08.009.
• A comparison of below-knee vs above-knee endovenous ablation of varicose veinsBai H, Gokani V, Storch J, Kibrik P, Aziz F, Sachdev U, Fukaya E, Ochoa Chaar C, Obi A, Ting W. A comparison of below-knee vs above-knee endovenous ablation of varicose veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101679. PMID: 37708939, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.08.018.
• Endovascular Recanalization and Stent Graft Placement for a Chronically Occluded Prosthetic Graft to Treat Critical Limb IschemiaJamil Y, Huttler J, Ochoa Chaar C. Endovascular Recanalization and Stent Graft Placement for a Chronically Occluded Prosthetic Graft to Treat Critical Limb Ischemia. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2023, 35: 143-145. PMID: 37704039, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.09.006.
• Systematic review of inferior vena cava atresiaSaab K, Brahmandam A, Brackett A, Desai M, Dardik A, Guzman R, Chaar C. Systematic review of inferior vena cava atresia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 11: 1253-1264. PMID: 37453547, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.07.002.
• Perioperative complications following open or endovascular revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in the BEST-CLI TrialSiracuse J, Farber A, Menard M, Conte M, Kaufman J, Jaff M, Kiang S, Ochoa Chaar C, Osborne N, Singh N, Tan T, Guzman R, Strong M, Hamza T, Doros G, Rosenfield K. Perioperative complications following open or endovascular revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in the BEST-CLI Trial. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 1012-1020.e2. PMID: 37318428, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.05.040.
• Hybrid Revision of Dysfunctional Aneurysmal Arteriovenous FistulasKostiuk V, Chen J, Dahl N, Turner J, Chaar C. Hybrid Revision of Dysfunctional Aneurysmal Arteriovenous Fistulas. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2023, 57: 909-913. PMID: 37300698, DOI: 10.1177/15385744231183488.
• High-Risk Characteristics for Clinical Failure after Isolated Femoropopliteal Peripheral Vascular InterventionsKim T, Schneider P, Iannuzzi J, Ochoa Chaar C. High-Risk Characteristics for Clinical Failure after Isolated Femoropopliteal Peripheral Vascular Interventions. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 96: 253-260. PMID: 37088359, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.010.
• The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemiaSatam K, Aboian E, Cardella J, Slade M, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 506-513. PMID: 37086824, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.04.019.
• Utility of Hook Sign in the Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament SyndromeChan S, Weininger G, Kozhimala M, Sumpio B, Levine L, Harris S, Zheng S, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Sumpio B. Utility of Hook Sign in the Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 94: 165-171. PMID: 37023920, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.03.018.
• The association between diabetes mellitus and its management with outcomes following endovascular repair for descending thoracic aortic aneurysmSummers S, Rastogi V, Yadavalli S, Wang S, Schaller M, Jones D, Ochoa Chaar C, de Bruin J, Verhagen H, Schermerhorn M. The association between diabetes mellitus and its management with outcomes following endovascular repair for descending thoracic aortic aneurysm. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 313-323. PMID: 36966848, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.024.
• Carbon dioxide angiography during peripheral vascular interventions is associated with decreased cardiac and renal complications in patients with chronic kidney diseaseLee S, Ali S, Cardella J, Turner J, Guzman R, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar C. Carbon dioxide angiography during peripheral vascular interventions is associated with decreased cardiac and renal complications in patients with chronic kidney disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 201-208. PMID: 36948278, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.03.029.
• Characteristics and 1-year outcomes of patients with rupture of small abdominal aortic aneurysmsBellamkonda K, Zogg C, Nassiri N, Sadeghi M, Zhang Y, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. Characteristics and 1-year outcomes of patients with rupture of small abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 77: 1649-1657. PMID: 36796595, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.003.
• Incidence and Significance of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated with Saphenous Vein AblationSatam K, Aurshina A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Cardella J, Aboian E, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. Incidence and Significance of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated with Saphenous Vein Ablation. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 91: 182-190. PMID: 36693564, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.11.034.
• Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression.Kozhimala M, Chan S, Weininger G, Sumpio B, Levine L, Harris S, Zheng S, Longo W, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Sumpio B. Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2022, 236: 1085-1091. PMID: 36476640, DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000500.
• Venous outflow banding for maturation of a percutaneous arteriovenous fistulaBarahona M, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Shirali A, Perez-Lozada JC, Chaar C. Venous outflow banding for maturation of a percutaneous arteriovenous fistula. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2022, 8: 42-44. PMID: 35079669, PMCID: PMC8777140, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.12.007.
• Association Between Preexisting Versus Newly Identified Atrial Fibrillation and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pulmonary EmbolismBikdeli B, Jiménez D, del Toro J, Piazza G, Rivas A, Fernández‐Reyes J, Sampériz Á, Otero R, Suriñach J, Siniscalchi C, Martín‐Guerra J, Castro J, Muriel A, Lip G, Goldhaber S, Monreal M, Monreal M, Prandoni P, Brenner B, Farge‐Bancel D, Barba R, Di Micco P, Bertoletti L, Schellong S, Tzoran I, Reis A, Bosevski M, Bounameaux H, Malý R, Verhamme P, Caprini J, Bui H, Adarraga M, Agud M, Aibar J, Aibar M, Amado C, Arcelus J, Baeza C, Ballaz A, Barba R, Barbagelata C, Barrón M, Barrón‐Andrés B, Blanco‐Molina Á, Botella E, Camon A, Cañas I, Casado I, Castro J, Chasco L, Criado J, de Ancos C, de Miguel J, del Toro J, Demelo‐Rodríguez P, Díaz‐Peromingo J, Di Campli M, Díez‐Sierra J, Domínguez I, Escribano J, Falgá C, Farfán‐Sedano A, Fernández‐Capitán C, Fernández‐Reyes J, Fidalgo M, Flores K, Font C, Font L, Francisco I, Gabara C, Galeano‐Valle F, Galindo D, García M, García‐Bragado F, de Herreros M, García‐Hernáez R, García‐Mullor M, García‐Raso A, Gavín‐Sebastián O, Gil‐Díaz A, Gómez‐Cuervo C, Grau E, Guirado L, Gutiérrez J, Hernández‐Blasco L, Hernando E, Herreros M, Jara‐Palomares L, Jaras M, Jiménez D, Jiménez R, Joya M, León J, Lima J, Llamas P, Lobo J, López‐Jiménez L, López‐Miguel P, López‐Núñez J, López‐Reyes R, López‐Ruiz A, López‐Sáez J, Lorenzo A, Madridano O, Maestre A, Marchena P, del Pozo M, Martín‐Guerra J, Martín‐Martos F, Mella C, Mellado M, Mercado M, Moisés J, Monreal M, del Valle Morales M, Muñoz‐Blanco A, Muñoz‐Rivas N, Navas M, Nieto J, Núñez‐Fernández M, Obispo B, Olid M, Olivares M, Orcastegui J, Ortega‐Michel C, Osorio J, Otalora S, Otero R, Parra P, Parra V, Pedrajas J, Pellejero G, Porras J, Portillo J, Riera‐Mestre A, Rivas A, Rivera‐Civico F, Rodríguez‐Chiaradía D, Rodríguez‐Cobo A, Rodríguez‐Matute C, Rogado J, Roig S, Rosa V, Ruiz‐Artacho P, Ruiz‐Giménez N, Ruiz‐Ruiz J, Ruiz‐Sada P, Salgueiro G, Sánchez‐Martínez R, Sánchez‐Muñoz‐Torrero J, Sancho T, Sirisi M, Soler S, Suriñach J, Tirado R, Torres M, Tolosa C, Trujillo‐Santos J, Uresandi F, Valero B, Valle R, Vela J, Vidal G, Villares P, Zamora C, Gutiérrez P, Vázquez F, Engelen M, Vanassche T, Verhamme P, Hirmerova J, Malý R, Salgado E, Abdallah N, Bertoletti L, Bura‐Riviere A, Crichi B, Debourdeau P, Olivier E, Falvo N, Farge‐Bancel D, Galliazzo S, Helfer H, Mahé I, Moustafa F, Poenou G, Schellong S, Braester A, Brenner B, Tzoran I, Bilora F, Bucherini E, Ciammaichella M, Di Micco P, Imbalzano E, Maida R, Mastroiacovo D, Pace F, Pesavento R, Pomero F, Prandoni P, Quintavalla R, Rocci A, Romualdi R, Siniscalchi C, Tufano A, Visonà A, Zalunardo B, Gibietis V, Kigitovica D, Skride A, Fonseca S, Martins F, Meireles J, Bosevski M, Bounameaux H, Mazzolai L, Bikdeli B, Caprini J, Tafur A, Ochoa‐Chaar C, Weinberg I, Wilkins H, Bui H. Association Between Preexisting Versus Newly Identified Atrial Fibrillation and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2021, 10: e021467. PMID: 34459215, PMCID: PMC8649245, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.021467.
• Aortic remodeling and competitive flow after surgical treatment of aortic dissectionChan SM, Brahmandam A, Cardella JA, Elefteriades J, Setaro JF, Mangi AA, Chaar C. Aortic remodeling and competitive flow after surgical treatment of aortic dissection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2021, 7: 404-407. PMID: 34278070, PMCID: PMC8261546, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.05.009.
• Correlation Between Great Saphenous Vein Diameter, Length of Treatment Zone With Improvement in Symptoms after AblationAttaran R, Bhalla A, Mena-Hurtado C, Ochoa-Chaar C. Correlation Between Great Saphenous Vein Diameter, Length of Treatment Zone With Improvement in Symptoms after Ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2021, 9: 554-555. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.049.
• Emergent percutaneous chimney endovascular aortic repair of a secondary aortoenteric fistula in the setting of a solitary kidneyChen JF, Chaar C, Cardella J, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Nassiri N. Emergent percutaneous chimney endovascular aortic repair of a secondary aortoenteric fistula in the setting of a solitary kidney. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2021, 7: 253-257. PMID: 33997566, PMCID: PMC8095080, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.01.009.
• Diagnostic and Technical Challenges in the Care of a Complex Patient With Post-Thrombotic SyndromeChan SM, Lee A, Roy B, Chaar CIO. Diagnostic and Technical Challenges in the Care of a Complex Patient With Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2021, 55: 515-518. PMID: 33563142, DOI: 10.1177/1538574421995020.
• Strategies to Minimize Iodinated Contrast Volume in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Peripheral Vascular InterventionsLee SR, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. Strategies to Minimize Iodinated Contrast Volume in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Peripheral Vascular Interventions. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 73: 490-495. PMID: 33556507, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.01.081.
• Correlation of venous symptoms with iliac vein stenosis on magnetic resonance imagingAurshina A, Huber S, Deng Y, Attaran R, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Correlation of venous symptoms with iliac vein stenosis on magnetic resonance imaging. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 1291-1296.e1. PMID: 33387666, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.077.
• Regional Anesthesia is Underutilized for Carotid Endarterectomy Despite Improved Perioperative Outcomes Compared with General AnesthesiaLumas S, Hsiang W, Akhtar S, Ochoa Chaar CI. Regional Anesthesia is Underutilized for Carotid Endarterectomy Despite Improved Perioperative Outcomes Compared with General Anesthesia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 73: 336-343. PMID: 33373769, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.11.035.
• Location of reflux in the saphenous vein does not affect outcomes of vein ablationAurshina A, Cardella J, Sumpio B, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Location of reflux in the saphenous vein does not affect outcomes of vein ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 932-937. PMID: 33249108, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.11.013.
• Multiple Reinterventions for Claudication are Associated with Progression to Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaKim TI, Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Multiple Reinterventions for Claudication are Associated with Progression to Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 166-174. PMID: 33227462, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.10.004.
• Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial diseaseKim TI, Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 73: 911-917. PMID: 33038480, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.08.146.
• Lower Extremity Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia among Patients at the Extremes of AgeKim TI, Aboian E, Fischer U, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Lower Extremity Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia among Patients at the Extremes of Age. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 517-528. PMID: 32927042, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.135.
• Emergency Use Authorization for Remdesivir and Its Potential ImplicationsOchoa Chaar CI, Makuch R. Emergency Use Authorization for Remdesivir and Its Potential Implications. Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science 2020, 55: 270-271. PMID: 32880853, PMCID: PMC7471551, DOI: 10.1007/s43441-020-00212-5.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes of lower extremity peripheral arterial interventions in patients with and without chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal diseaseAnantha-Narayanan M, Sheikh AB, Nagpal S, Jelani QU, Smolderen KG, Regan C, Ionescu C, Ochoa Chaar CI, Schneider M, Llanos-Chea F, Mena-Hurtado C. Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes of lower extremity peripheral arterial interventions in patients with and without chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 73: 331-340.e4. PMID: 32889074, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.08.032.
• Trends and outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair with open concomitant cervical debranchingBellamkonda KS, Yousef S, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Geirsson A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends and outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair with open concomitant cervical debranching. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 73: 1205-1212.e3. PMID: 32861861, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.07.103.
• Endograft type and anesthesia mode are associated with mortality of endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysmsBellamkonda KS, Yousef S, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Geirsson A, Chaar CIO. Endograft type and anesthesia mode are associated with mortality of endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Vascular 2020, 29: 155-162. PMID: 32787557, DOI: 10.1177/1708538120947859.
• Costs and complications of hospital admissions for inferior vena cava filter malfunctionKim TI, Abougergi MS, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of hospital admissions for inferior vena cava filter malfunction. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 315-320.e4. PMID: 32791305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.08.002.
• The State of Vascular Surgery Interest Groups in North AmericaBrahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Zhang Y, Wang X, Cardella J, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. The State of Vascular Surgery Interest Groups in North America. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 71: 230-236. PMID: 32781261, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.07.044.
• Multiple duplications of the superficial femoral artery – Case report and review of the literatureKim TI, Chaar CIO, Guzman RJ, Fischer UM. Multiple duplications of the superficial femoral artery – Case report and review of the literature. Vascular 2020, 29: 116-118. PMID: 32698701, DOI: 10.1177/1708538120943317.
• Discrepancy in Outcomes after Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Warrants Separate Reporting of Rest Pain and Tissue LossBrahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Georgi M, Ochoa Chaar CI. Discrepancy in Outcomes after Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Warrants Separate Reporting of Rest Pain and Tissue Loss. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 70: 237-244. PMID: 32659417, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.06.057.
• The Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular InterventionsOchoa Chaar CI, Kim TI, Shebl FM, Dardik A. The Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Interventions. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 69: 9-16. PMID: 32554197, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.06.014.
• Comparison of Atherectomy to Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting for Isolated Femoropopliteal RevascularizationBai H, Fereydooni A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Comparison of Atherectomy to Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting for Isolated Femoropopliteal Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 69: 261-273. PMID: 32512112, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.019.
• The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity RevascularizationOchoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, DeTrani M, Jorshery S, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 69: 52-61. PMID: 32474144, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.040.
• Postcontrast Acute Kidney Injury after Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Kidney Transplant RecipientsLee SR, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Postcontrast Acute Kidney Injury after Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 68: 8-14. PMID: 32428641, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.057.
• Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderlyKim TI, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 146-153.e2. PMID: 32360785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.016.
• Presentation and outcomes of carotid endarterectomy in active smokersKim TI, Zhang Y, Amin HP, Ochoa Chaar CI. Presentation and outcomes of carotid endarterectomy in active smokers. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 1720-1727.e1. PMID: 32249043, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.02.014.
• Variations in the Management of Claudication in a Tertiary Care CenterOchoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Detrani M, Jorshery SD, Kim TI, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. Variations in the Management of Claudication in a Tertiary Care Center. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 67: 395-402. PMID: 32179142, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.02.015.
• ReplyAurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Reply. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 8: 337-338. PMID: 32067734, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.11.005.
• Rapid increase in hybrid surgery for the treatment of peripheral artery disease in the Vascular Quality Initiative databaseFereydooni A, Zhou B, Xu Y, Deng Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Rapid increase in hybrid surgery for the treatment of peripheral artery disease in the Vascular Quality Initiative database. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 977-986.e1. PMID: 32067877, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.11.041.
• Technical and Ethical Challenges in the Care of an Independent Nonagenarian with Critical Limb IschemiaFereydooni, A, Dahl, N, Ochoa Chaar C. Technical and Ethical Challenges in the Care of an Independent Nonagenarian with Critical Limb Ischemia. Archives Of Clinical And Medical Case Reports 2020, 04 DOI: 10.26502/acmcr.96550178.
• Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance for Banding of an Arteriovenous Fistula Causing High Cardiac Output Heart FailureTurner AD, Chen M, Dahl N, Scoutt L, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar C. Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance for Banding of an Arteriovenous Fistula Causing High Cardiac Output Heart Failure. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 66: 665.e5-665.e8. PMID: 31863947, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.12.011.
• A national post-Match webinar panel improves knowledge and preparedness of medical students interested in vascular surgery trainingFereydooni A, Ramirez JL, Dossabhoy SS, Brahmandam A, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. A national post-Match webinar panel improves knowledge and preparedness of medical students interested in vascular surgery training. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 1733-1740.e5. PMID: 31843302, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.282.
• Risk factors and safe contrast volume thresholds for postcontrast acute kidney injury after peripheral vascular interventionsLee SR, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dahl N, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Risk factors and safe contrast volume thresholds for postcontrast acute kidney injury after peripheral vascular interventions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 72: 603-610.e1. PMID: 31843298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.09.059.
• Perioperative Outcomes of Lower Extremity Revascularization for Rest Pain and Tissue LossTsay C, Luo J, Zhang Y, Attaran R, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Perioperative Outcomes of Lower Extremity Revascularization for Rest Pain and Tissue Loss. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 66: 493-501. PMID: 31756416, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.11.019.
• Use of neuraxial anesthesia for hybrid lower extremity revascularization is associated with reduced perioperative morbidityFereydooni 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.
• A Pilot Study of a Standardized Smoking Cessation Intervention for Patients with Vascular DiseaseRajaee S, Holder T, Indes JE, Muhs B, Sarac T, Sumpio B, Toll BA, Ochoa Chaar CI. A Pilot Study of a Standardized Smoking Cessation Intervention for Patients with Vascular Disease. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 61: 91-99.e3. PMID: 31449932, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.06.017.
• One-Year Readmission after Open and Endovascular Revascularization for Critical Limb IschemiaOchoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Goodney P, Dardik A, Abougergi MS. One-Year Readmission after Open and Endovascular Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 61: 25-32.e2. PMID: 31376536, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.07.003.
• Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrievalBrahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 653-659.e1. PMID: 31307952, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.02.017.
• Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome with kissing brachiocephalic stents and exchange of pacemaker leadsOchoa Chaar C, Gholitabar N, Rezek I, Luciano R, Clancy J. Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome with kissing brachiocephalic stents and exchange of pacemaker leads. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 8: 143-144. PMID: 31231057, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.04.009.
• National trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP databaseFereydooni 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.
• Patient perspectives on inferior vena cava filter retrievalAurshina A, Brahmandam A, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Mojibian H, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Patient perspectives on inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 507-513. PMID: 30850353, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.11.011.
• Hybrid surgery for bilateral lower extremity inflow revascularizationJorshery SD, Luo J, Zhang Y, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid surgery for bilateral lower extremity inflow revascularization. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 70: 768-775.e2. PMID: 30837177, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.11.037.
• Statin therapy associated with improved thrombus resolution in patients with deep vein thrombosisHsu C, Brahmandam A, Brownson KE, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Lee AI, Fares WH, Ochoa Chaar CI. Statin therapy associated with improved thrombus resolution in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 169-175.e4. PMID: 30660579, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.10.020.
• A survey of vascular specialists’ practice patterns of inferior vena cava filter placement and retrievalBrahmandam A, Skrip L, Sumpio B, Indes J, Dardik A, Sarac T, Rectenwald J, Chaar CIO. A survey of vascular specialists’ practice patterns of inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval. Vascular 2018, 27: 291-298. PMID: 30501583, DOI: 10.1177/1708538118815394.
• Hybrid femoropopliteal procedures are associated with improved perioperative outcomes compared with bypass.Jorshery SD, Skrip L, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid femoropopliteal procedures are associated with improved perioperative outcomes compared with bypass. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1447-1454.e5. PMID: 30360840, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.01.058.
• Endovascular and Open Surgery for Deep Vein Thrombosis.Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A. Endovascular and Open Surgery for Deep Vein Thrombosis. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2018, 39: 631-644. PMID: 30122186, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2018.04.014.
• ReplyHuynh N, Fares WH, Lee AI, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Reply. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 560-561. PMID: 29909864, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.03.008.
• Endovascular Treatment of a Large Iliac Vein Aneurysm and High-Flow Arteriovenous FistulaDeWane MP, Fares WH, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular Treatment of a Large Iliac Vein Aneurysm and High-Flow Arteriovenous Fistula. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 53: 266.e5-266.e7. PMID: 29886213, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.04.008.
• Endothermal Ablation of Varicose VeinsOchoa Chaar C, Aurshina A. Endothermal Ablation of Varicose Veins. 2018, 555-566. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65936-7_49.
• Systematic review of May-Thurner syndrome with emphasis on gender differencesKaltenmeier 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.
• Mechanochemical Ablation of Superficial VeinsAurshina A, Ochoa Chaar C. Mechanochemical Ablation of Superficial Veins. 2017, 133-143. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_10.
• Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava FiltersBrahmandam A, Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar C. Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filters. 2017, 433-450. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_33.
• Whole-exome sequencing in evaluation of patients with venous thromboembolismLee EJ, Dykas DJ, Leavitt AD, Camire RM, Ebberink E, García de Frutos P, Gnanasambandan K, Gu SX, Huntington JA, Lentz SR, Mertens K, Parish CR, Rezaie AR, Sayeski PP, Cromwell C, Bar N, Halene S, Neparidze N, Parker TL, Burns AJ, Dumont A, Yao X, Chaar CIO, Connors JM, Bale AE, Lee AI. Whole-exome sequencing in evaluation of patients with venous thromboembolism. Blood Advances 2017, 1: 1224-1237. PMID: 29296762, PMCID: PMC5728544, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2017005249.
• Management of isolated calf vein thrombosis in cancer patientsBrahmandam AS, Brownson K, Skrip L, Parker T, Indes J, Sarac T, Dardik A, Chaar CI. Management of isolated calf vein thrombosis in cancer patients. Vascular 2015, 24: 64-69. PMID: 25957344, DOI: 10.1177/1708538115584726.
• Iatrogenic Profunda Femoris Stenosis after Superficial Femoral Artery StentingZiegler KR, Cruz J, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Sumpio BE, Chaar CI. Iatrogenic Profunda Femoris Stenosis after Superficial Femoral Artery Stenting. The American Surgeon 2014, 80: 155-156. PMID: 24887776, DOI: 10.1177/000313481408000602.
• Impact of endovascular options on lower extremity revascularization in young patients.Chaar CI, Makaroun MS, Marone LK, Rhee RY, Al-Khoury G, Cho JS, Leers SA, Chaer RA. Impact of endovascular options on lower extremity revascularization in young patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 56: 703-13.e1-3. PMID: 22579133, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.073.
• Delayed open conversions after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.Chaar CI, Eid R, Park T, Rhee RY, Abu-Hamad G, Tzeng E, Makaroun MS, Cho JS. Delayed open conversions after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 55: 1562-9.e1. PMID: 22503183, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.12.007.
• Expanding the role of endovenous laser therapy: results in large diameter saphenous, small saphenous, and anterior accessory veins.Chaar CI, Hirsch SA, Cwenar MT, Rhee RY, Chaer RA, Abu Hamad G, Dillavou ED. Expanding the role of endovenous laser therapy: results in large diameter saphenous, small saphenous, and anterior accessory veins. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2011, 25: 656-61. PMID: 21724104, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.02.031.
• Cologastric fistula with a foreign body in a patient with Crohn's disease.McGillicuddy EA, Chaar CI, Flynn C, Villalona G, Longo WE. Cologastric fistula with a foreign body in a patient with Crohn's disease. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2010, 83: 113-7. PMID: 20885896, PMCID: PMC2946122.
• Endovascular aneurysm repair is associated with less malnutrition than open abdominal aortic aneurysm repairChaar CI, Fitzgerald TN, Dewan M, Huddle M, Schlosser FJ, Perkal M, Muhs BE, Dardik A. Endovascular aneurysm repair is associated with less malnutrition than open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The American Journal Of Surgery 2009, 198: 623-627. PMID: 19887189, PMCID: PMC2774903, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.022.
• Intussusception of the appendix: comprehensive review of the literatureChaar CI, Wexelman B, Zuckerman K, Longo W. Intussusception of the appendix: comprehensive review of the literature. The American Journal Of Surgery 2009, 198: 122-128. PMID: 19249733, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.08.023.
• Disruption of the Costal Margin with Transdiaphragmatic Abdominal Herniation Induced by CoughingChaar CI, Attanasio P, Detterbeck F. Disruption of the Costal Margin with Transdiaphragmatic Abdominal Herniation Induced by Coughing. The American Surgeon 2008, 74: 350-353. PMID: 18453304, DOI: 10.1177/000313480807400416.
• Thymulin reverses inflammatory hyperalgesia and modulates the increased concentration of proinflammatory cytokines induced by i.c.v. endotoxin injectionSafieh-Garabedian B, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Poole S, Massaad CA, Atweh SF, Jabbur SJ, Saadé NE. Thymulin reverses inflammatory hyperalgesia and modulates the increased concentration of proinflammatory cytokines induced by i.c.v. endotoxin injection. Neuroscience 2003, 121: 865-873. PMID: 14580936, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(03)00500-1.
• Upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines and nerve growth factor by intraplantar injection of capsaicin in rats.Saadé NE, Massaad CA, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Jabbur SJ, Safieh-Garabedian B, Atweh SF. Upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines and nerve growth factor by intraplantar injection of capsaicin in rats. The Journal Of Physiology 2002, 545: 241-53. PMID: 12433964, PMCID: PMC2290671, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2002.028233.