2018
Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database
Wiske C, Arhuidese I, Malas M, Patterson R. Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 416-425. PMID: 29571621, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBlood Pressure DeterminationCarotid Artery DiseasesCerebrovascular CirculationChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualElectroencephalographyEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMonitoring, IntraoperativeMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Patterns, Physicians'Retrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStrokeSurgeonsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsRate of in-hospital deathIn-hospital deathShunt groupPractice patternsRoutine shuntingCerebral monitoringReturn to the operating roomRisk factorsPostoperative length of stayVascular Quality Initiative databaseShorter postoperative length of stayPressure monitoringVascular Quality Initiative registryMultivariate logistic regression modelCerebral monitoring techniquesRisk-adjusted analysisPatient risk factorsMonitoring groupLow-frequency outcomesRate of strokeNational databaseLength of stayConcomitant proceduresSurgical approachRe-exploration
2017
Sartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty
Obeid T, Locham S, Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Aridi H, Malas M. Sartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 43: 226-231. PMID: 28258021, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBaltimoreChi-Square DistributionComorbidityFemaleGeneral SurgeryGroinHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMuscle, SkeletalPostoperative ComplicationsRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSpecializationSurgeonsSurgery, PlasticSurgical FlapsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWound HealingWounds and InjuriesConceptsSartorius muscle flapSurgery casesVascular surgeonsReintervention ratePerioperative outcomesPlastic surgeonsPrimary outcomeOperating surgeon’s preferenceOperating surgeon's specialtySurgical reintervention rateHistory of malignancySurgical specialtiesHigh-risk patientsVascular surgery casesEvaluate primary outcomesMultivariate logistic regression modelBody mass indexSeverely ill patientsPlastic surgery casesGeneral surgery casesSurgical reinterventionNoninfectious complicationsSurgeon specialtyComplication ratePatient-level factors
2015
Beta-blocker use is associated with lower stroke and death after carotid artery stenting
Obeid T, Arhuidese I, Gaidry A, Qazi U, Abularrage C, Goodney P, Cronenwett J, Malas M. Beta-blocker use is associated with lower stroke and death after carotid artery stenting. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 63: 363-369. PMID: 26526052, PMCID: PMC5292260, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.08.108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyCarotid Artery DiseasesChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHemodynamicsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioProtective FactorsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsCarotid artery stentingBeta-blocker usePostprocedural hypertensionPostprocedural hypotensionBeta-blockersArtery stentingAssociated with postprocedural hypotensionEffect of preoperative medicationOutcomes of carotid artery stentingPredictors of postoperative strokeAssociated with lower strokeSelection of patientsMultivariate logistic regression modelDistal embolic protection useVascular Quality InitiativeMyocardial infarction rateGranular clinical dataMultiple controlled trialsPreoperative medicationsPostoperative strokeBeta blockersPeriprocedural stroke/deathStroke/death rateLogistic regression modelsStroke/death risk