2023
Multimodality Evaluation of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in a Patient With Connective Tissue Disease: A Case Report
Shah T, Shah N, Baldassarre L, Freed L, Mojibian H, Shah S. Multimodality Evaluation of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in a Patient With Connective Tissue Disease: A Case Report. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2023, 2: 101125. PMID: 39129904, PMCID: PMC11308843, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2023.101125.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesHigh-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist
Khosla A, Zhao Y, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Singh I. High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Management for the Intensivist. Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 2023, 38: 1087-1098. PMID: 37455352, DOI: 10.1177/08850666231188290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk pulmonary embolismHigh-risk PE patientsPulmonary embolismRisk stratificationPE patientsTreatment optionsRisk pulmonary embolismMassive pulmonary embolismIntensivist’s perspectiveReperfusion therapySupportive careAcute managementPatientsIntensivistsSupport optionsEmbolismHigh rateCarePhysiological consequencesOutcomesTreatmentOptionsStratificationMorbidityTherapyIntervention to optimize follow-up after lower extremity revascularization
Kim T, Lee S, Gorecka J, Baratta V, Elliston S, Fillion S, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Ahuja V, Guzman R, Chaar C. Intervention to optimize follow-up after lower extremity revascularization. JVS-Vascular Insights 2023, 1: 100005. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2023.100005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity revascularizationVascular specialistsExtremity revascularizationQI interventionsAcute limb ischemiaHistory of diabetesPeripheral arterial diseaseTertiary care centerMajority of patientsQuality improvement interventionsBrief telephone surveyRest painEndovascular revascularizationChart reviewLimb ischemiaArterial diseaseIndex procedureMean ageWorse outcomesCare centerObjective PatientsVascular carePatientsTissue lossImprovement interventions
2022
Lower Extremity Revascularization Among Patients With Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared To Patients At The Common Age Of Presentation In The Vascular Quality Initiative
Kim T, Loh S, Dewan A, Murray M, Mojibian H, Mani A, Mena-Hurtado C, Chaar C. Lower Extremity Revascularization Among Patients With Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Compared To Patients At The Common Age Of Presentation In The Vascular Quality Initiative. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 79: 400-401. DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.12.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMajor adverse limb eventsLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral artery diseaseCommon ageExtremity revascularizationArtery diseaseAdverse limb eventsDe novo diseaseOutcomes of patientsVascular Quality InitiativeInsulin-dependent diabetesSevere disease burdenNovo diseaseTASC classificationConclusions PatientsPatient agePatients 60Poor outcomeDisease burdenSevere diseaseLimb eventsPatientsLogistic regressionOne-yearDiseaseChapter 8 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mojibian H, Pouraliakbar H. Chapter 8 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2022, 175-183. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-80915-3.00023-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Aortic Delamination—A Possible Precursor of Impending Catastrophe
Saeyeldin A, Zafar MA, Baldassarre LA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Mukherjee SK, Elefteriades JA. Aortic Delamination—A Possible Precursor of Impending Catastrophe. International Journal Of Angiology 2021, 30: 160-164. PMID: 34054275, PMCID: PMC8159620, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAortic wall thicknessAdverse aortic eventsAortic eventsChest painDeep hypothermic circulatory arrestHypothermic circulatory arrestAortic repairAortic ruptureCirculatory arrestOpen repairAortic catastropheAortic diameterSurgical pathologyLimited evidencePowerful predictorPainPatientsDissectionSurgical videosRepairWall thicknessPathologyRight Ventricular Fatty Infiltration With an Abnormal ECG
Odanovic N, Mojibian HR, Young LH. Right Ventricular Fatty Infiltration With an Abnormal ECG. JACC Case Reports 2021, 3: 314-318. PMID: 34317526, PMCID: PMC8310990, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.11.017.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesFatty infiltrationCardiac magnetic resonance imagingArrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathyRight ventricular hypertrophyBenign clinical courseRight ventricular cardiomyopathyMiddle-aged womenMagnetic resonance imagingClinical courseVentricular hypertrophyVentricular thickeningRoutine electrocardiogramVentricular cardiomyopathyAbnormal ECGResonance imagingInfiltrationEchocardiogramPatientsCardiomyopathyHypertrophyElectrocardiogramWomen
2020
Mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism in patients with patent foramen Ovale
Nezami N, Chockalingam A, Cornman-Homonoff J, Marino A, Pollak J, Mojibian H. Mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism in patients with patent foramen Ovale. CVIR Endovascular 2020, 3: 89. PMID: 33247349, PMCID: PMC7695793, DOI: 10.1186/s42155-020-00180-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMechanical thrombectomyPulmonary embolismHigh-risk pulmonary embolismMain pulmonary artery pressureInari FlowTriever SystemIntermediate-high riskRisk pulmonary embolismUnderwent mechanical thrombectomyPulmonary artery pressureRight heart strainDeep venous thrombosisClinical success ratePatent foramen ovaleCoronary artery angiogramFlowTriever SystemHospital mortalityArtery pressurePatent foramenVenous thrombosisForamen ovaleMental statusRetrospective analysisPatientsStroke 1ThrombectomyFlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy
Mojibian HR, Chow E, Pollak J. FlowTriever System for mechanical thromboembolectomy. Future Cardiology 2020, 17: 585-592. PMID: 33084387, DOI: 10.2217/fca-2020-0104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheter-directed infusionFlowTriever SystemMechanical thromboembolectomyInari FlowTriever SystemAspiration thrombectomy deviceLytic therapyPulmonary embolismBenefits patientsThrombectomy devicesClinical usePatientsThromboembolectomyInfusionSubstantial numberThrombolysisContraindicationsEmbolismThrombolyticsTherapyOutcomes 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 interventionPatientsDiscrepancies in Measurement of the Thoracic Aorta JACC Review Topic of the Week
Elefteriades JA, Mukherjee SK, Mojibian H. Discrepancies in Measurement of the Thoracic Aorta JACC Review Topic of the Week. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 76: 201-217. PMID: 32646571, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.03.084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCatheter-directed therapies for pulmonary embolism: considerations for patients with patent foramen ovale
Chockalingam A, Nezami N, Murali N, Mojibian H, Pollak JS, Weiss CR. Catheter-directed therapies for pulmonary embolism: considerations for patients with patent foramen ovale. Journal Of Thrombosis And Thrombolysis 2020, 51: 516-521. PMID: 32557222, DOI: 10.1007/s11239-020-02189-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatent foramen ovaleCatheter-directed therapyPulmonary embolismSurgical embolectomyPercutaneous PFO closureThrombolytic drug deliveryCatheter-directed thrombolysisAcute pulmonary embolismCatheter-based therapiesHigh-risk patientsSystemic thrombolysisParadoxical emboliParadoxical embolizationPFO closurePatent foramenEndovascular treatmentSurgical closureForamen ovaleThrombectomy devicesEmbolismPatientsDiagnostic echocardiographyTherapySuccessful outcomeEmbolectomyCine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve Function
Hsu C, Bourganos K, Zafar MA, Huber S, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mojibian H, Elefteriades JA. Cine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve Function. Cardiology 2020, 145: 439-445. PMID: 32454507, DOI: 10.1159/000507182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic valve replacementAortic stenosisTransvalvular velocityValve functionECG-gated computed tomographyProsthetic heart valve functionProsthetic valve dysfunctionProsthetic valve functionCine CTHeart valve functionAVR patientsValve thrombosisCardiac eventsRepeat surgeryValve dysfunctionValve replacementSingle surgeonSurgical interventionRepeat evaluationProsthetic valvesComputed tomographyLeaflet excursionFurther evaluationLeaflet functionPatientsDiabetes and Hypertension Associate Differently With the Risk of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm A CT Study of 21,295 Patients
Mori M, Yousef S, Zhuo H, Bin Mahmood SU, Mojibian H, Zhang Y, Geirsson A. Diabetes and Hypertension Associate Differently With the Risk of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm A CT Study of 21,295 Patients. JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2020, 13: 1634-1636. PMID: 32199842, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2020.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Chapter 8 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mojibian H, Pouraliakbar H. Chapter 8 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2018, 159-166. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-51149-0.00008-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting
Protack C, Wengerter B, Jean RA, Liu S, Mojibian H, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Maung AA, Erben Y. Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 27: 023-028. PMID: 29483762, PMCID: PMC5825222, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity vascular injuriesComputed tomography angiographyHard signsOperative explorationClinical suspicionTrauma patientsPrimary end pointTrauma Center ExperienceHigh clinical suspicionExtremity vascular injuriesCross-sectional imagingOperative interventionCenter experienceRetrospective reviewPhysical examinationVascular injuryTomography angiographyTrauma settingInitial screening toolCTA studiesPatientsEnd pointInjuryScreening toolInitial evaluation
2016
Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach
Ayyagari RR, Yeh C, Arici M, Mojibian H, Reiner E, Pollak JS. Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 27: 689-693. PMID: 27106643, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3:36 PMAbstract No. 23 Pulmonary embolism after IVC filter retrieval in high risk patients: rate and potential risk factors
Ali R, Letzen B, Mojibian H, Quencer K. 3:36 PMAbstract No. 23 Pulmonary embolism after IVC filter retrieval in high risk patients: rate and potential risk factors. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 27: s14. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSimple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease
Ziganshin BA, Theodoropoulos P, Salloum MN, Zaza KJ, Tranquilli M, Mojibian HR, Dahl NK, Fang H, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Simple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e002248. PMID: 26746998, PMCID: PMC4859353, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionAortographyConnecticutFemaleHumansKidney Diseases, CysticMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex DistributionTomography, X-Ray ComputedYoung AdultConceptsPrevalence of SRCThoracic aortic diseaseSimple renal cystsAortic aneurysmAortic dissectionControl groupAortic diseaseRenal cystsPresence of SRCType B aortic dissectionAortic disease patientsType B dissectionAbdominal computed tomographyB aortic dissectionAbdominal aortic aneurysmMagnetic resonance imagingB dissectionMale predominanceDisease patientsSilent diseaseClinical markersComputed tomographyPatientsAneurysmsResonance imaging
2012
‘Bovine’ Aortic Arch – A Marker for Thoracic Aortic Disease
Hornick M, Moomiaie R, Mojibian H, Ziganshin B, Almuwaqqat Z, Lee ES, Rizzo JA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. ‘Bovine’ Aortic Arch – A Marker for Thoracic Aortic Disease. Cardiology 2012, 123: 116-124. PMID: 23037917, DOI: 10.1159/000342071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic aortic diseaseAortic diseaseBA groupRadiology reportsAortic expansion rateAortic growth rateThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic dissectionAortic ruptureHospital recordsAortic aneurysmAortic archAnatomic variantsClinical significanceGeneral populationMRI scansPatientsBA prevalenceDiseasePrevalenceDissectionReportRuptureAneurysmsGroup