2019
Patient perspectives on inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Aurshina 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityDevice RemovalDirect-to-Consumer AdvertisingFemaleHealth CommunicationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicPatientsPulmonary EmbolismRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsVena Cava FiltersConceptsIVC filter placementMajority of patientsFilter placementIVC filtersPatient's perspectiveRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewLong-term complicationsPrimary care providersTelephone surveyInferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval RatesInferior vena cava filter retrievalTeam of physiciansFilter retrieval ratesElectronic medical recordsTerms of demographicsHealth-related communicationPatient demographicsPatient characteristicsPatient factorsMedical recordsPatient awarenessVascular specialistsOverall retrieval rateLong-term effects
2018
Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1079-1087. PMID: 29573962, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmAneurysm, RupturedAsymptomatic DiseasesCeliac ArteryClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansMaleMesenteric ArteriesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSplenectomyTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsSplanchnic artery aneurysmsOperative interventionArtery aneurysmAbdominal operationsEndovascular embolizationOpen abdominal surgical proceduresPostoperative acute kidney injurySingle tertiary referral centerNatural historyUnderwent operative interventionAcute kidney injuryMultisystem organ failureSevere abdominal painSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerHistory of smokingPopulation of patientsAbdominal surgical proceduresAneurysm growth rateOpen abdominal operationsComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRisk of ruptureAbdominal painAsymptomatic patientsIncreased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication
Erben Y, Mena‐Hurtado C, Miller S, Jean R, Sumpio BJ, Velasquez CA, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Dardik A, Sumpio B. Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1331-1338. PMID: 29405592, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgeryTreatment modalitiesHigher Charlson comorbidity indexMean Charlson Comorbidity IndexYounger cohortsInfectious wound complicationsInfra-inguinal interventionsAcute kidney injuryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseCongestive heart failureNationwide Inpatient SampleBinary logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesTreatment of LLCHospital mortalityComorbidity indexExercise therapyHospital stayKidney injuryOverall morbidityWound complicationsLonger LOSNatural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Erben Y, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 137-144. PMID: 29398313, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleFlank PainHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPostoperative ComplicationsRenal ArteryRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWatchful WaitingConceptsRenal artery aneurysmBenign natural historyOperative repairRenal arteryNatural historyArtery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerMean overall diameterHistory of hypertensionRenal function changesSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerProximal renal arteriesComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisDistal renal arteryUncontrolled hypertensionAsymptomatic patientsFlank painPostoperative complicationsOpen resectionReferral centerSmoking historyRetrospective reviewAneurysm characteristics
2007
Increased aortic arch calcification in patients older than 75 years: Implications for carotid artery stenting in elderly patients
Bazan HA, Pradhan S, Mojibian H, Kyriakides T, Dardik A. Increased aortic arch calcification in patients older than 75 years: Implications for carotid artery stenting in elderly patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2007, 46: 841-845. PMID: 17980267, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.06.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic arch calcificationPatients 75 yearsAortic archArch calcificationElderly patientsCarotid arteryArch classificationPatient comorbiditiesYounger patientsTomography scanAortic arch typeHigher periprocedural riskMean calcium scoreRisk of embolizationComputed tomography scanAortic arch classificationCalcium contentType I aortic archPeriprocedural riskEffect of ageCalcium scoreConsecutive patientsMultiplanar image reconstructionConsecutive seriesThoracic aorta