2024
Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic or asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis: A national cohort study
Krittanawong C, Ang S, Tangsrivimol J, Qadeer Y, Wang Z, Virk H, Khalid U, Sharma S, Dardik A. Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic or asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis: A national cohort study. Journal Of Stroke And Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024, 33: 108094. PMID: 39424210, DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsymptomatic carotid stenosisCarotid artery stenosisCarotid stenosisArtery stenosisAdverse eventsCohort studyAsymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosisNational population-based cohort studyPopulation-based cohort studyAssociated with lower adverse eventsAssociated with high mortalityAlternative to CEAExtracranial carotid stenosisSymptomatic carotid stenosisMortality of patientsCarotid artery stentingLower adverse eventsNational cohort studyAsymptomatic patientsClinical characteristicsArtery stentingPatient populationCarotid endarterectomyStenosisPatientsAn International, Expert-Based Delphi Consensus Document on Controversial Issues about TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
Paraskevas K, AbuRahma A, Abularrage C, Clair D, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Kashyap V, Dardik A, de Borst G, Dermody M, Faggioli G, Hicks C, Kwolek C, Lyden S, Mansilha A, Van Herzeele I, Myrcha P, Leal Lorenzo J, Jim J, Pini R, Secemsky E, Spinelli F, Capoccia L, Stone D, Stoner M, Zeebregts C, Lal B, Schneider P, Malas M, Schermerhorn M. An International, Expert-Based Delphi Consensus Document on Controversial Issues about TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 110: 42-53. PMID: 39413993, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.09.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransfemoral carotid artery stentingTranscarotid artery revascularizationRandomized controlled trialsCarotid endarterectomyConsensus documentArtery revascularizationAlternative therapeutic modalityManagement of patientsCarotid artery stentingCarotid artery stenosisTreatment of restenosisCarotid stenosis patientsSymptomatic patientsStenosis patientsTherapeutic modalitiesCerebrovascular eventsArtery stenosisArtery stentingControlled trialsDelphi consensus processPatientsContraindicationsRevascularizationTranscarotidTrialsReduced Muscle Mass and Muscle Quality in Patients with Intermittent Claudication due to Peripheral Artery Disease
Nishibe T, Dardik A, Akiyama S, Kano M, Fukuda S, Koizumi J, Nishibe M. Reduced Muscle Mass and Muscle Quality in Patients with Intermittent Claudication due to Peripheral Artery Disease. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 105: 275-281. PMID: 38570014, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.12.094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSkeletal muscle massPeripheral arterial diseaseBioelectrical impedance analysisAnkle-brachial indexAnkle-brachial pressure indexLeg skeletal muscle massLeg ischemiaMuscle massIntermittent claudicationLeg muscle massMuscle qualityArtery diseaseAssociated with reduced muscle massTokyo Medical University HospitalAssociated with skeletal muscle myopathyReduced muscle massMedical University HospitalLeg muscle qualitySkeletal muscle myopathyUniversity HospitalMuscle myopathyPatientsIschemiaClaudicationLower extremities
2023
Anatomic patterns in claudicants who fail supervised exercise therapy
Breen T, McGinigle K, Strosberg D, Dardik A, Altin S. Anatomic patterns in claudicants who fail supervised exercise therapy. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 79: 679-684.e1. PMID: 37984757, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.11.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCritical limb-threatening ischemiaSupervised exercise therapyPeripheral arterial diseaseIntermittent claudicationCFA diseaseExercise therapyArterial diseaseAnatomic patternsCommon femoral artery diseaseFemoral artery diseaseAnkle-brachial indexLimb-threatening ischemiaSubset of patientsVeterans Health AdministrationPersistent symptomsProgressive diseaseProgressive symptomsArtery diseaseDisease locationPatientsWest HavenHealth AdministrationMultivariate analysisRevascularizationDiseaseAn international, multispecialty, expert-based Delphi Consensus document on controversial issues in the management of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis
Paraskevas K, Mikhailidis D, Ringleb P, Brown M, Dardik A, Poredos P, Gray W, Nicolaides A, Lal B, Mansilha A, Antignani P, de Borst G, Cambria R, Loftus I, Lavie C, Blinc A, Lyden S, Matsumura J, Jezovnik M, Bacharach J, Meschia J, Clair D, Zeebregts C, Lanza G, Capoccia L, Spinelli F, Liapis C, Jawien A, Parikh S, Svetlikov A, Menyhei G, Davies A, Musialek P, Roubin G, Stilo F, Sultan S, Proczka R, Faggioli G, Geroulakos G, Fernandes E Fernandes J, Ricco J, Saba L, Secemsky E, Pini R, Myrcha P, Rundek T, Martinelli O, Kakkos S, Sachar R, Goudot G, Schlachetzki F, Lavenson G, Ricci S, Topakian R, Millon A, Di Lazzaro V, Silvestrini M, Chaturvedi S, Eckstein H, Gloviczki P, White C. An international, multispecialty, expert-based Delphi Consensus document on controversial issues in the management of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 79: 420-435.e1. PMID: 37944771, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.09.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSymptomatic carotid stenosisManagement of patientsConsensus documentCarotid stenosisHospital stroke/deathStroke/deathThree-round Delphi consensus processDelphi consensus processGrade of stenosisCarotid interventionHigh riskPatientsInternational guidelinesStenosisControversial evidenceRound 2Round 1Round 3Consensus processMonthsMost expertsCurrent definitionSpecific responsesGuidelinesParticipantsSystematic review of inferior vena cava atresia
Saab 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.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsDeep vein thrombosisIVC atresiaCongenital anomaliesLeg painMost patientsDevelopment of DVTSystematic reviewAcceptable mid-term resultsInferior vena cava atresiaEndovascular surgical interventionsMortality of patientsOutcomes of patientsMid-term resultsRare venous anomalyTerms of patencyVein thrombosisSymptomatic reliefVenous anomaliesIliac veinInferior venaSurgical interventionMean ageTreatment groupsPatientsAtresiaModalities to Deliver Cell Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
Setia O, Lee S, Dardik A. Modalities to Deliver Cell Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Advances In Wound Care 2023, 13: 253-279. PMID: 37002893, PMCID: PMC11305013, DOI: 10.1089/wound.2022.0114.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsChronic limb threatening ischemiaPeripheral arterial diseaseSevere peripheral arterial diseaseLimb threatening ischemiaClinical trialsCell therapyStem cell therapyIschemic limbsFeasible therapeutic alternativePromising treatment optionPre-clinical studiesCell deliveryPAD patientsArterial diseaseClinical benefitTreatment optionsSurgical methodsTherapeutic alternativeBest modalityHigh riskLimb lossSevere formTherapeutic benefitPatientsTherapyAssociation of simple renal cysts to aneurysm sac shrinkage in true thoracic aortic aneurysms after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Kano M, Nishibe T, Iwahashi T, Maekawa K, Nakano Y, Matsumoto R, Fujiyoshi T, Ogino H, Kato N, Dardik A. Association of simple renal cysts to aneurysm sac shrinkage in true thoracic aortic aneurysms after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 624-632. PMID: 37116594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm sac shrinkageTrue thoracic aortic aneurysmSimple renal cystsThoracic aortic aneurysmSac shrinkageAneurysm sac sizeEndovascular aortic repairAortic repairAortic aneurysmRenal cystsPresence of SRCSac sizePostoperative computed tomography scansPreoperative computed tomographyComputed tomography scanMultivariable analysisTrue aneurysmUniversity HospitalThoracic aortaSac diameterTomography scanComputed tomographyTEVARPatientsAortic wallSignificance of perioperative intrasac pressure in sac shrinkage after endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair.
Kano M, Nishibe T, Matsumoto R, Fujiyoshi T, Toya N, Dardik A, Ogino H. Significance of perioperative intrasac pressure in sac shrinkage after endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair. International Angiology 2023, 42: 201-208. PMID: 37067390, DOI: 10.23736/s0392-9590.23.05004-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm sac shrinkageEndovascular aneurysm repairIndependent risk factorSac shrinkageSystolic pressure indexIntrasac pressurePressure indexAneurysm repairRisk factorsEndovascular abdominal aneurysm repairGore C3 ExcluderSystemic blood pressureAbdominal aneurysm repairStent-graft deploymentC3 ExcluderBlood pressureMultivariable analysisUniversity HospitalGraft deploymentPatientsStent deploymentAneurysm sacOne-yearMarked reductionLikely causeSafety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma
Wang J, Li M, Li J, He H, Zhou Y, Li X, Li Q, Gu F, Ye Z, Dardik A, Shu C. Safety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 61-69.e4. PMID: 36921645, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic endovascular aortic repairType B aortic dissectionAcute Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionEndovascular aortic repairHematoma thicknessAortic dissectionRetrograde typeIntramural hematomaAortic repairMaximal diameterAcute type B aortic dissectionOverall cumulative survival rateCumulative survival rateCumulative freedomAortic remodelingComplication rateEndovascular repairMedian intervalPatient characteristicsSymptom onsetAortic diameterAlternative treatmentPatientsAccuracy of the pedal acceleration time to diagnose limb ischemia in patients with and without diabetes using the WIfI classification
de Castro-Santos G, Gonçalves P, Procópio R, Dardik A, Navarro T. Accuracy of the pedal acceleration time to diagnose limb ischemia in patients with and without diabetes using the WIfI classification. Vascular Medicine 2023, 28: 36-44. PMID: 36759936, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x221150453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle-brachial indexChronic limb-threatening ischemiaGrade of ischemiaAmputation riskWIfI stageFoot Infection (WIfI) scoreHigher amputation riskLimb-threatening ischemiaLower limb ischemiaReceiver operator characteristic curveCross-sectional studyOperator characteristic curveWIfI classificationLimb ischemiaLimb hemodynamicsInclusion criteriaInfection scoreSkin lesionsAcceleration timeExtensive necrosisIschemiaPatientsDiabetesLower limbsCharacteristic curve
2022
How much flow is enough: the use of fractional flow reserve in chronic limb-threatening ischemia in a series of patients with isolated occlusive tibial disease
Ahmed Z, Ochoa-Prieto M, Bhalla A, Strosberg D, Dardik A, Altin S. How much flow is enough: the use of fractional flow reserve in chronic limb-threatening ischemia in a series of patients with isolated occlusive tibial disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2022, 9: 101017. PMID: 38204765, PMCID: PMC10777480, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.08.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaLimb-threatening ischemiaFractional flow reserveFlow reserveLower extremity peripheral vascular interventionsLower extremity endovascular interventionsPeripheral vascular interventionsSeries of patientsTibial diseaseEndovascular interventionVascular interventionsIschemiaPatientsInterventionDisease
2021
Influence of Superficial Venous Ablation on Deep Venous Dilation and Reflux in Patients With Saphenous Varicose Veins
Nishibe T, Nishibe M, Akiyama S, Nukaga S, Maekawa K, Kano M, Ogino H, Koizumi J, Dardik A. Influence of Superficial Venous Ablation on Deep Venous Dilation and Reflux in Patients With Saphenous Varicose Veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2021, 9: 536. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Stem Cell Delivery Techniques for Stroke and Peripheral Artery Disease
Lee S, Fereydooni A, Dardik A. Stem Cell Delivery Techniques for Stroke and Peripheral Artery Disease. 2020, 69-103. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-56954-9_3.ChaptersPeripheral artery diseaseArtery diseaseImpact of patientStem cellsVascular diseaseTherapeutic effectHuman trialsOptimal doseTarget organsPharmaceutic agentsCell therapyDiseaseCell delivery techniquesStrokeCell factorPatientsTherapyDelivery techniquesDiverse populationsDelivery methodsCellsDelivery optionsDoseTrials
2010
Prostaglandin receptors EP2 and IP are detectable in atherosclerotic arteries and plaques.
Muto A, Nishibe T, Miyauchi Y, Kondo Y, Yamamoto Y, Dardik A, Shigematsu H. Prostaglandin receptors EP2 and IP are detectable in atherosclerotic arteries and plaques. International Angiology 2010, 29: 43-8. PMID: 20357748.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArteriosclerosis obliteransAtherosclerotic femoral arteriesPharmacological treatmentFemoral arteryReceptor EP2IP receptorAtherosclerotic plaquesMedial layerAtherosclerotic arteriesWestern blottingSevere arteriosclerosis obliteransFemoropopliteal bypass surgeryCOX-2 expressionProstaglandin receptor agonistsProstaglandin receptor EP2Pharmacological managementBypass surgeryReceptor agonistArterial intimaIntimal layerPG receptorsArteryPlatelet aggregationPatientsEP2
2009
Stent placement in the superficial femoral artery for patients on chronic hemodialysis with peripheral artery disease.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Koizumi J, Nishibe M. Stent placement in the superficial femoral artery for patients on chronic hemodialysis with peripheral artery disease. International Angiology 2009, 28: 484-9. PMID: 20087287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiography, Digital SubtractionAngioplasty, BalloonAnkle Brachial IndexCase-Control StudiesChronic DiseaseFemaleFemoral ArteryHemodynamicsHumansIschemiaKaplan-Meier EstimateKidney DiseasesLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Vascular DiseasesRenal DialysisRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexVascular PatencyConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseSuperficial femoral arteryChronic hemodialysisStent placementNondialysis groupPrimary patencyDialysis groupLimb ischemiaSFA lesionsArtery diseaseLimb salvageFemoral arteryFirst-choice therapeutic optionSymptomatic limb ischemiaCritical limb ischemiaPrimary stent placementClinical outcomesTherapeutic optionsHigh prevalenceOutcome measuresHemodialysisLower limbsPatientsSurvival ratePatencyFate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Nishibe M. Fate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone. International Angiology 2009, 28: 311-4. PMID: 19648875.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Periprocedural Drug Therapy in Carotid Artery Stenting: The Need for More Evidence
Gortler D, Schlösser FJ, Muhs BE, Nelson MA, Dardik† A. Periprocedural Drug Therapy in Carotid Artery Stenting: The Need for More Evidence. Vascular 2008, 16: 303-309. PMID: 19344586, DOI: 10.2310/6670.2008.00081.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsCarotid endarterectomyLarge prospective cohort studyDual antiplatelet therapyProspective cohort studyCarotid artery stentingCohort studyArtery stentingPeriprocedural settingDrug therapyPharmacologic agentsCarotid arteryHigh riskPatient careTherapyOptimal outcomesRegimenGood validityPatientsMore evidenceOutcomesOptimal timeClopidogrelEndarterectomyMedicationsStentingAneurysm Rupture after EVAR: Can the Ultimate Failure be Predicted?
Schlösser F, Gusberg R, Dardik A, Lin P, Verhagen H, Moll F, Muhs B. Aneurysm Rupture after EVAR: Can the Ultimate Failure be Predicted? European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2008, 37: 15-22. PMID: 19008129, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.10.011.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAAA ruptureAAA rupture rateInitial AAA diameterCause of ruptureGraft failureFatal courseEmbase databasesInfection 6Procedural characteristicsAAA diameterAneurysm ruptureEVARRupture ratePatientsFocus of surveillanceComplete preventionEarly ruptureAAA rupture riskRupture riskAbnormalitiesRuptureRiskCauseEndoleakRelationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Nishibe M, Muto A, Dardik A. Relationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins. International Angiology 2008, 27: 385-8. PMID: 18974700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary varicose veinsVenous filling indexSuperficial venous refluxAir plethysmographyVaricose veinsVenous refluxSaphenous veinGL groupL groupGreat saphenous veinLesser saphenous veinResidual volume fractionEjection fractionHemodynamic severityVenous hemodynamicsVenous volumeFilling indexVein segmentsPatientsVenographyRefluxVeinLimbIncompetenceSignificant differences