2023
Re: Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Endovascular Management of Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis
Mittleider D, Marko X, Pereira K, Gandhi R, Mojibian H. Re: Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Endovascular Management of Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2023, 34: 920-921. PMID: 36649806, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.482.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Major Adverse Limb Events Among Patients with Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared with Those at the Common Age Undergoing Revascularization in the Vascular Quality Initiative
Kim TI, Loh S, DeWan A, Murray M, Mojibian H, Mani A, Mena-Hurtado C, Ochoa Chaar CI. Major Adverse Limb Events Among Patients with Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared with Those at the Common Age Undergoing Revascularization in the Vascular Quality Initiative. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 87: 188-197. PMID: 35926786, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor adverse limb eventsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaLower extremity revascularizationAdverse limb eventsVascular Quality InitiativePeripheral artery diseaseYears of ageCommon ageLimb eventsArtery diseaseOutcomes of patientsLimb-threatening ischemiaGroup of patientsInsulin-dependent diabetesProportional hazards regressionQuality InitiativeUndergoing revascularizationMedical optimizationCurrent smokersD diseaseExtremity revascularizationPatient agePatients 60Medical therapyHazards regressionThe Impact of Clinical Follow-Up After Revascularization on the Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Kim T, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Cardella J, Ochoa Chaar CI. The Impact of Clinical Follow-Up After Revascularization on the Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 86: 286-294. PMID: 35803459, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.05.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity revascularizationReintervention rateCompliant patientsNoncompliant patientsLimb amputationSingle-center retrospective chart reviewChronic limb threatening ischemiaOverall reintervention rateOutcomes of patientsLimb threatening ischemiaMajor amputation ratePeripheral arterial diseaseRetrospective chart reviewLong-term outcomesMajor limb amputationImpact of ClinicalSignificant differencesMajor amputationAmputation ratePerioperative outcomesBaseline characteristicsChart reviewExtremity revascularizationIschemia patientsMore reinterventions
2020
Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial disease
Kim 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalCardiovascular AgentsCoated Materials, BiocompatibleDrug-Eluting StentsEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedPaclitaxelPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProsthesis DesignRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsPaclitaxel-coated devicesPeripheral artery diseaseCause of mortalityPCD useRisk of mortalityCumulative doseFemoropopliteal peripheral artery diseaseKaplan-Meier survival curvesLong-term mortalityPeripheral arterial diseaseCox regression analysisDrug-coated balloonsOutcome of treatmentDrug-eluting stentsMajor amputationPrimary patencyReintervention rateArtery diseaseArterial diseaseRandomized trialsOpen surgeryPresent studySingle institutionEndovascular interventionPatients
2019
Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Brahmandam 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced endovascular techniquesIVC filter retrievalFilter dwell timeInferior vena cava filter retrievalEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalProcedural costsAdditional endovascular techniquesVenous ultrasound examinationVenous access sitesAbnormal radiologic findingsComputed tomography scanTotal procedural timeComplication rateMost complicationsPatient characteristicsTertiary centerRadiologic findingsOutside hospitalIVC filtersLower extremitiesTomography scanUltrasound examinationAccess siteBronchoscopy forceps
2018
Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Erben Y, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Lyall V, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1631-1639.e1. PMID: 29803680, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationClinical Decision-MakingComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWatchful WaitingYoung AdultConceptsAortic arch branch vesselsArch branch vesselsOperative repairNatural historyArtery aneurysmAortic aneurysmBranch vesselsCommon carotid artery aneurysmLeft subclavian artery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerSubclavian artery aneurysmTertiary referral centerCarotid artery aneurysmComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisBenign natural historyCross-sectional imagingAortic operationsChest painOperative interventionPatient demographicsPostoperative hemorrhageReferral centerAortic dissectionRight subclavianIncreased 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 LOS
2016
Systemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Shalaby SY, Foster TR, Hall MR, Brownson KE, Vasilas P, Federman DG, Mojibian HR, Dardik A. Systemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. JAMA Surgery 2016, 151: 147. PMID: 26501863, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.3219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalEndoleakEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansInflammationMaleRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsConceptsSystemic inflammatory diseaseEndovascular aneurysm repairType II endoleakAneurysm repairInflammatory diseasesPostoperative complicationsSignificant endoleakChronic inflammationSac expansionVeterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare SystemLate sac expansionPersistent autoimmune responseSac diameter increaseSimilar comorbid conditionsMajor postoperative complicationsOverall postoperative complicationsAbdominal aortic aneurysmMore endoleaksYearly imagingAortic remodelingRetrospective reviewComorbid conditionsAutoimmune responseSac ruptureAortic aneurysm
2011
The chimney procedure is an emergently available endovascular solution for visceral aortic aneurysm rupture
Schlösser FJ, Aruny JE, Freiburg CB, Mojibian HR, Sumpio BE, Muhs BE. The chimney procedure is an emergently available endovascular solution for visceral aortic aneurysm rupture. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2011, 53: 1386-1390. PMID: 21276684, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.11.097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputed tomography angiographyChimney procedureAortic side branchesOpen surgical repairThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm rupturePlacement of stentsOpen repairMesenteric arterySurgical repairEndovascular solutionGraft migrationAortic aneurysmTomography angiographyAneurysm ruptureEmergency patientsPatientsStentsType ISide branchesRepairMost institutionsEndoleakEndograftAngiography