2024
Fasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression
Schultz K, Rodriguez P, Hamdi S, Attaran R, Lozada J, Huber S, Tonnessen B, Aboian E, Guzman R, Chaar C. Fasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2024, 12: 101774. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach.
Regan C, Scierka L, Dardik A, Tonnessen B, Iyad Ochoa Chaar C, Ionescu C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Guzman R, Attaran R, Nagpal S, Shah S, Smolderen K, Mena-Hurtado C. Clinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach. Vascular 2024, 17085381241246318. PMID: 38669051, DOI: 10.1177/17085381241246318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDual antiplatelet therapyPeripheral arterial diseaseCYP2C19 testingCYP2C19 mutationsHeterogeneity of treatment effectsPeripheral vascular interventionsConsensus statementKnowledge questionsAntiplatelet therapyGenetic testingVascular surgeryAcademic health systemBarriers to implementationInterquartile rangeCYP2C19 genotype testingVascular diseaseInterventional cardiologyModified Delphi methodPatient's metabolic statusManagement of patientsCritical limb ischemiaPerceived barriersPeripheral vascular diseaseArterial vascular diseaseClinician perspectives
2023
The Pulsating Stent Sign in May-Thurner Syndrome.
Attaran R, Jamil Y. The Pulsating Stent Sign in May-Thurner Syndrome. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2023, 15266028231219673. PMID: 38115161, DOI: 10.1177/15266028231219673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMay-Thurner syndromeVenous stentsIntravascular ultrasoundExtrinsic compressionRight iliac veinExternal iliac arteryCalf edemaArterial compressionIliac veinStent patencyEndovenous stentingIliac arteryLimb edemaRight thighAdjacent arteriesStent deploymentPsoas muscleSignificant resolutionStent expansionExternal compressionArteryStentsEdemaPatientsSyndromeA state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease
Cleman J, Xia K, Haider M, Nikooie R, Scierka L, Romain G, Attaran R, Grimshaw A, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K. A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101725. PMID: 38128828, PMCID: PMC11523418, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101725.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisease-specific patient-reported outcome measurePatient-reported outcome measuresChronic venous diseaseCharing Cross Venous Ulcer QuestionnaireChronic Venous Insufficiency QuestionnaireVenous diseaseHealth statusVenous ulcersEvidence baseRelevant English-language studiesPatients' health statusContent validityEnglish-language studiesFull-text articlesManifestations of diseaseC6 diseaseOvid EmbaseInclusion criteriaOutcome measuresCommon conditionClinical settingDiseaseLiterature searchPatientsUlcersComparative Analysis of Mortality and Amputation Rates in Patients Undergoing Atherectomy for Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insight From the VQI.
Jamil Y, Nanna M, Chaar C, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran R. Comparative Analysis of Mortality and Amputation Rates in Patients Undergoing Atherectomy for Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insight From the VQI. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2023, 15266028231208895. PMID: 37919968, DOI: 10.1177/15266028231208895.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlain old balloon angioplastyMajor adverse limb eventsLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral arterial diseaseLong-term outcomesArterial diseaseClinical outcomesVascular Quality Initiative databaseImproved long-term outcomesPropensity scoreAdverse limb eventsDifferent endovascular modalitiesInfra-popliteal diseaseLong-term amputationLow perioperative complicationsMultivariable logistic regressionImproved clinical outcomesLower ratesAdjunctive atherectomyMajor amputationAmputation ratePerioperative complicationsRenal complicationsBaseline characteristicsEndovascular modalitiesObesity and Peripheral Artery Disease: Current Evidence and Controversies
Lempesis I, Varrias D, Sagris M, Attaran R, Altin E, Bakoyiannis C, Palaiodimos L, Dalamaga M, Kokkinidis D. Obesity and Peripheral Artery Disease: Current Evidence and Controversies. Current Obesity Reports 2023, 12: 264-279. PMID: 37243875, PMCID: PMC10220347, DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00510-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseArtery diseaseCurrent evidenceLower extremity peripheral artery diseaseHigher body mass indexSignificant public health problemPurpose of ReviewObesityPresence of obesityPotential pathophysiologic mechanismsRisk of morbidityBody mass indexBody fat distributionProgression of atherosclerosisMajor risk factorPublic health problemPotential protective roleMendelian randomization studyObesity paradoxAggressive treatmentCardiovascular manifestationsMass indexNormal weightPad developmentPathophysiologic mechanismsRisk factorsComplex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins
Ali S, Pinto P, Huber S, Perez-Lozada J, Attaran R, Chaar C. Complex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2023, 9: 101107. PMID: 36852313, PMCID: PMC9958068, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous pathologyVaricose veinsOvarian vein embolizationSuperficial venous refluxSaphenous vein refluxIliac vein compressionCross-sectional imagingVenous ablationPelvic painVenous refluxLeg symptomsOvarian veinVein embolizationVein refluxPelvic symptomsVein compressionDuplex examinationIliac veinLeg varicositiesSuccessful treatmentComplex pathologyPathologyVeinSymptomsReflux
2022
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study
Kokkinidis D, Chaar C, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran R. Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study. Phlebology The Journal Of Venous Disease 2022, 38: 62-66. PMID: 36524895, DOI: 10.1177/02683555221146730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous Clinical Severity ScoreClinical severity scoreSaphenous vein ablationVein refluxVein ablationProspective studySeverity scoreGreat saphenous vein refluxGreat saphenous vein ablationReflux timeMean reflux timesSuperficial vein refluxDeep vein refluxSaphenous vein refluxAnalysis of patientsTime of ablationSeverity of symptomsUnderwent ablationSymptomatic refluxPatientsSpearman rank correlationRefluxAblationPoor correlationScoresChronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review
Attaran R, Carr J. Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2022, 2: 100538. PMID: 39132527, PMCID: PMC11307564, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2022.100538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic venous diseaseVenous diseaseSymptomatic chronic venous diseaseAmbulatory venous hypertensionCornerstone of treatmentSaphenous vein refluxDeep vein thrombosisDeep vein obstructionSignificant cost burdenQuality of lifeHealth care systemAdvanced diseaseVenous hypertensionVenous obstructionVein obstructionVein refluxVein thrombosisSuch patientsLeg ulcersSymptom improvementCatheter techniqueFemale sexRisk factorsCompression therapySignificant symptomsSystematic Review of Venous Stent Migration to the Heart
Alameddine D, Ali S, Brackett A, Attaran R, Mojibian H, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Chaar C. Systematic Review of Venous Stent Migration to the Heart. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 75: e234-e235. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.03.481.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPREDICTORS OF POOR OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING CATHETER-DIRECTED THROMBOLYSIS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
Bhalla A, Ahmed Z, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran R. PREDICTORS OF POOR OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING CATHETER-DIRECTED THROMBOLYSIS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2022, 79: 803. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(22)01794-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Correlation Between Great Saphenous Vein Diameter, Length of Treatment Zone With Improvement in Symptoms after Ablation
Attaran 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.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
PATTERNS AND PREDICTORS OF REFERRAL FOR INVASIVE MANAGEMENT OF PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATES: INSIGHTS FROM THE PORTRAIT REGISTRY
Jelani Q, Shah S, Yuanyuan T, Spertus J, Smolderen K, Aronow H, Paredes M, Attaran R, Regan C, Mena-Hurtado C. PATTERNS AND PREDICTORS OF REFERRAL FOR INVASIVE MANAGEMENT OF PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATES: INSIGHTS FROM THE PORTRAIT REGISTRY. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 2044. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32650-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUTERINE CERVICAL CANCER INVOLVING THE MYOCARDIUM AND PERICARDIUM
Abdelghany M, Attaran R, Henry G, Mojibian H, Mena-Hurtado C. UTERINE CERVICAL CANCER INVOLVING THE MYOCARDIUM AND PERICARDIUM. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 2370. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32976-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTRAUMATIC CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION
Abdelghany M, Elsheshtawy M, Attaran R, Kadura S, Mena-Hurtado C. TRAUMATIC CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 2411. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)33017-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Endovascular Management of Lower Limb Claudication due to Infra-Inguinal Disease
Attaran R, Mena-Hurtado C. Endovascular Management of Lower Limb Claudication due to Infra-Inguinal Disease. 2018, 227-246. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65936-7_20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA prospective, multi‐center study of the chocolate balloon in femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease: The Chocolate BAR registry
Mustapha JA, Lansky A, Shishehbor M, McClure J, Johnson S, Davis T, Makam P, Crowder W, Konstantino E, Attaran RR, Investigators T. A prospective, multi‐center study of the chocolate balloon in femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease: The Chocolate BAR registry. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1144-1148. PMID: 29513389, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27565.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplasty, BalloonEquipment DesignFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePopliteal ArteryProduct Surveillance, PostmarketingProspective StudiesRegistriesRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Access DevicesVascular PatencyConceptsTarget lesion revascularizationPrimary endpointFemoropopliteal peripheral artery diseaseSymptomatic peripheral arterial diseaseExcellent procedural outcomesLower dissection ratePeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseAcute procedural successLong-term outcomesPost-market registryMulti-center studyAngioplasty balloon catheterPercutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon catheterRutherford classCause mortalityLesion revascularizationMajor amputationArtery diseaseArterial diseaseProcedural successUnplanned amputationBalloon catheterProcedural outcomesProcedure success
2017
Compression Therapy in Venous Disease
Attaran R, Chaar C. Compression Therapy in Venous Disease. 2017, 65-74. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous diseaseCompression therapyLower extremitiesPost-thrombotic syndromeDeep vein thrombosisEssential treatment modalityRole of compressionThrombotic syndromeMost patientsSymptomatic reliefVein thrombosisVenous ulcersTreatment modalitiesPrimary modalityFluid accumulationDiseaseTherapyExtremitiesTreatmentModalitiesInterstitial spaceExtremtiesThrombosisUlcersEdemaTCT-59 Prevalence, predictors and outcomes of bleeding complications in peripheral vascular interventions for lower extremities: Insights from the NCDR PVI registry
Bhardwaj B, Spertus J, Kennedy K, Jones S, Safley D, Tsai T, Aronow H, Vora A, Pokharel Y, Attaran R, Feldman D, Salisbury A. TCT-59 Prevalence, predictors and outcomes of bleeding complications in peripheral vascular interventions for lower extremities: Insights from the NCDR PVI registry. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2017, 70: b25. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarotid Stenting of a Near Total Occlusion in a High Risk Patient Using Proximal and Distal Cerebral Embolic Protection
Bennett W, Singla A, Attaran R, Abi-Rafeh N, Mena-Hurtado C. Carotid Stenting of a Near Total Occlusion in a High Risk Patient Using Proximal and Distal Cerebral Embolic Protection. Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2017, 2 DOI: 10.21767/2573-4482.100061.Peer-Reviewed Original Research