2020
The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Revascularization
Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, DeTrani M, Jorshery S, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 69: 52-61. PMID: 32474144, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalComparative Effectiveness ResearchEndarterectomyEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular GraftingConceptsOpen lower extremity revascularizationLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral artery diseaseEndovascular groupExtremity revascularizationOutcome measuresEndovascular lower extremity revascularizationFrequency of reinterventionsTertiary care centerCurrent outcome measuresNew outcome measureType of procedureCardiovascular comorbiditiesMajor amputationEndovascular revascularizationReintervention ratePatient characteristicsArtery diseaseConsecutive patientsMultivariable analysisRetrospective reviewOpen groupCare centerEndovascular proceduresReintervention
2019
One-Year Readmission after Open and Endovascular Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia
Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Goodney P, Dardik A, Abougergi MS. One-Year Readmission after Open and Endovascular Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 61: 25-32.e2. PMID: 31376536, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalCritical IllnessDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIschemiaLower ExtremityMalePatient ReadmissionPeripheral Arterial DiseaseReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsEndovascular lower extremity revascularizationLower extremity revascularizationCritical limb ischemiaCharlson Comorbidity IndexNationwide Readmissions DatabaseExtremity revascularizationMajor amputationEndovascular groupLimb ischemiaHigher Charlson comorbidity indexOne-year readmissionCohort of patientsClinical Modification codesHigher readmission ratesRisk-adjusted outcomesCost of careComorbidity indexEndovascular revascularizationInpatient mortalityReadmission ratesSubsequent readmissionPatient characteristicsInitial treatmentOpen revascularizationNinth Revision