2021
Contemporary outcomes of concomitant suprainguinal bypass with infrainguinal revascularization procedures in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia
Naazie I, Zarrintan S, Arhuidese I, Al-Nouri O, Abou-Zamzam A, Malas M. Contemporary outcomes of concomitant suprainguinal bypass with infrainguinal revascularization procedures in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 75: 989-997.e1. PMID: 34606957, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.08.105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic limb-threatening ischemiaRisk of amputationSuprainguinal bypassRest painAmputation-free survivalIncreased riskLimb-threatening ischemiaInfrainguinal revascularizationTissue lossMajor amputationInfrainguinal bypassRevascularization proceduresIncreased risk of amputationPerioperative myocardial infarction rateAssociated with decreased riskConcomitant infrainguinal bypassOutcomes of patientsLog-rank testPerioperative myocardial infarctionKaplan-Meier survivalTreatment of patientsVascular Quality InitiativeMyocardial infarction rateInfrainguinal revascularization proceduresIncreased oddsAge-based outcomes of autogenous fistulas for hemodialysis access
Arhuidese I, King R, Elemuo C, Agbonkhese G, Calero A, Malas M. Age-based outcomes of autogenous fistulas for hemodialysis access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: 1636-1642. PMID: 34298119, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary assisted patencySecondary patencyPopulation-based cohortAssisted patencyFistula maturationPrimary patencyAutogenous fistulasPatient survivalIncreasing agePopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemArteriovenous access creationLog-rank testCohort of patientsCohort of HD patientsCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyRisk-adjusted analysisAccess maturationAccess creationPrimary assistedKaplan-MeierFistula useClinical statusHD access
2020
Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation
Nejim B, Mathlouthi A, Weaver L, Faateh M, Arhuidese I, Malas M. Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 2069-2078.e4. PMID: 32471737, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.01.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FibrillationCarotid Artery DiseasesCerebral HemorrhageCross-Sectional StudiesDatabases, FactualEndarterectomy, CarotidEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCarotid artery stentingInternational Classification of DiseasesClinical Modification codesClassification of DiseasesOdds of intracerebral hemorrhagePredictors of ischemic strokeIntracerebral hemorrhageMultivariate logistic modelIn-hospital strokeCarotid artery diseaseCarotid endarterectomyHospital sizeAFib patientsInternational ClassificationModification codesHealthcare databasesMedication useStatistically significant predictorsAdjusted analysesAtrial fibrillationRandomized clinical trialsArtery diseasePremier Healthcare DatabaseAssociated with worse postoperative outcomesCarotid artery revascularization proceduresImpact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis Access
Arhuidese I, Holscher C, Elemuo C, Parkerson G, Johnson B, Malas M. Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis Access. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 68: 192-200. PMID: 32339695, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexImpact of body mass indexEnd-stage renal diseaseObesity class IObesity classAutogenous fistulasMass indexSpectrum of body mass indexPopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemClass ILog-rank testCohort of patientsCox regression analysisPrevalence of obesityKaplan-Meier estimatesPopulation-based cohortTreatment of end-stage renal diseaseChi-square testAccess maturationNo significant differenceNormal weightRetrospective studyHemodialysis accessRenal diseaseOutcomes of autogenous fistulas and prosthetic grafts for hemodialysis access in diabetic and nondiabetic patients
Arhuidese I, Purohit A, Elemuo C, Parkerson G, Shames M, Malas M. Outcomes of autogenous fistulas and prosthetic grafts for hemodialysis access in diabetic and nondiabetic patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 2088-2096. PMID: 32276026, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.02.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualDiabetic NephropathiesFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsProsthetic graft infectionAutogenous fistulasSecondary patencyProsthetic graftsNondiabetic patientsPopulation-based cohortGraft infectionPrimary patencyPrimary assistedHemodialysis accessPopulation-based cohort of patientsUnited States Renal Database SystemCohort of hemodialysis patientsPrimary fistula patencyPrimary assisted patencyLog-rank testKaplan-Meier analysisCohort of patientsCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyStudent's t-testEffects of diabetesProsthetic graft patencyAssisted patencyGraft recipientsHemodynamic events during carotid stenting are associated with significant periprocedural stroke and adverse events
Arhuidese I, Ottinger M, Shukla A, Moudgil N, Armstrong P, Illig K, Johnson B, Shames M. Hemodynamic events during carotid stenting are associated with significant periprocedural stroke and adverse events. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 71: 1941-1953.e1. PMID: 32085961, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.05.056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeriprocedural strokePeriprocedural hypertensionHemodynamic eventsLength of stayCarotid symptomsPreprocedure medicationsMyocardial infarctionAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorsCox regression analysisSymptomatic carotid diseaseVascular Quality InitiativePopulation-based cohortAssociated with significant increasesSusceptible patientsPeriprocedural outcomesBeta-blockersAdverse eventsKaplan-MeierComparing patientsCAS proceduresPeriprocedural hypotensionCardiac diseaseCarotid angioplastyCarotid stentingCarotid diseaseAge-related outcomes of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis access
Arhuidese I, Beaulieu R, Aridi H, Locham S, Baldwin E, Malas M. Age-related outcomes of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 72: 643-650. PMID: 32067881, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.10.096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualDevice RemovalFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis-Related InfectionsRenal DialysisReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsPrimary assisted patencyPopulation-based cohortGraft infectionAssisted patencySecondary patencyPrimary patencyNo significant differenceArteriovenous graftsHemodialysis accessOutcomes of arteriovenous graftsAge-related outcomesOlder age categoriesCohort of hemodialysis patientsProsthetic graft infectionArteriovenous graft placementEnd-stage renal diseaseLog-rank testPrevalence of end-stage renal diseaseKaplan-Meier analysisSignificant differenceCox regression analysisRetrospective cohort studyOlder ageGraft excisionU.S. Renal Data System
2019
Gender-Based Utilization and Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas and Prosthetic Grafts for Hemodialysis Access
Arhuidese I, Faateh M, Meshkin R, Calero A, Shames M, Malas M. Gender-Based Utilization and Outcomes of Autogenous Fistulas and Prosthetic Grafts for Hemodialysis Access. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 65: 196-205. PMID: 31626935, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.08.083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHealthcare DisparitiesHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prosthesis-Related InfectionsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsArteriovenous fistulaHD cathetersPatient survivalAssociated with lower patencyOutcomes of arteriovenous fistulaMultivariate Cox regression analysisCohort of hemodialysisArteriovenous fistula maturationCox regression analysisLow patencyInitiation of HDRisk-adjusted analysisUnited States Renal Data SystemPopulation-based cohortPrimary-assistedAccess maturationAutogenous fistulasAVF maturationNo significant differenceConduit patencyKaplan-MeierHD accessRetrospective analysisProsthetic graftsCatheterSurvival after major lower extremity amputation in patients with end-stage renal disease
Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Aji E, Canner J, Malas M. Survival after major lower extremity amputation in patients with end-stage renal disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 70: 1291-1298. PMID: 31543169, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.12.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKnee amputeesKnee amputationBurden of peripheral artery diseaseLower extremity amputationEstimates of life expectancyEnd-stage renal diseaseRisk-adjusted mortalityAmputation levelExtremity amputationRace-specific differencesRT recipientsHealthcare providersPeripheral arterial diseaseHD patientsLong-term mortalityUnited States Renal Data SystemMedian survivalBKAKneeHispanicsLife expectancyRenal transplantationMLEAAmputationCardiovascular diseaseOutcomes of Infrainguinal Lower Extremity Bypass Are Superior in Kidney Transplant Recipients Than Patients with Dialysis
Nejim B, Hicks C, Arhuidese I, Locham S, Dakour-Aridi H, Malas M. Outcomes of Infrainguinal Lower Extremity Bypass Are Superior in Kidney Transplant Recipients Than Patients with Dialysis. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 63: 209-217. PMID: 31349053, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.04.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicKidney TransplantationLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProgression-Free SurvivalRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSaphenous VeinTime FactorsVascular PatencyConceptsLower extremity bypassEnd-stage renal diseaseKT recipientsPrimary patencyDialysis therapyAmputation-free survivalKidney transplantationVascular Quality Initiative databaseRisk-adjusted hazardsKidney transplant recipientsPositive effects of KTRisk of mortalityEffects of KTRisk of amputationLower-extremity bypassSurgical outcomesTransplant recipientsBaseline characteristicsBypass proceduresDialysis patientsRenal diseaseComparative efficacyKT groupDT groupPatientsVascular access for hemodialysis in the elderly
Arhuidese I, Cooper M, Rizwan M, Nejim B, Malas M. Vascular access for hemodialysis in the elderly. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 69: 517-525.e1. PMID: 30683199, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.05.219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCatheterization, Central VenousClinical Decision-MakingDatabases, FactualFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansKidney Failure, ChronicLife ExpectancyMalePatient SelectionQuality of LifeRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsArteriovenous fistulaArteriovenous graftsElderly patientsPopulation-based cohort of elderly patientsHD cathetersMedian time to maturationOutcomes of arteriovenous fistulaUnited States Renal Database SystemCohort of elderly patientsMultivariate Cox regression analysisCatheter-free dialysisPre-emptive surgeryPrimary assisted patencyKaplan-Meier analysisCox regression analysisStudent's t-testPopulation-based cohortAssisted patencyTolerate surgerySecondary patencyPrimary patencySurgical riskModes of HDConduit patencyRetrospective analysis
2018
Infrainguinal bypass surgery outcomes are worse in hemodialysis patients compared with patients with renal transplants
Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Locham S, Malas M. Infrainguinal bypass surgery outcomes are worse in hemodialysis patients compared with patients with renal transplants. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 69: 850-856. PMID: 30583904, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.05.252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicKidney TransplantationLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsInfrainguinal bypass surgeryRenal transplantationRT patientsPatient survivalOutcome of infrainguinal bypass surgeryHD patientsBenefits of renal transplantationLimb salvageEnd-stage renal diseaseCox regression analysisLong-term outcomesEvaluate 30-dayRisk-adjusted analysisPopulation-based cohortCritical limb ischemiaU.S. Renal Data SystemRetrospective reviewBypass surgeryKaplan-MeierSurgery outcomesPatient-level riskRenal diseaseHemodialysis patientsLimb ischemiaPatientsUtilization, patency, and complications associated with vascular access for hemodialysis in the United States
Arhuidese I, Orandi B, Nejim B, Malas M. Utilization, patency, and complications associated with vascular access for hemodialysis in the United States. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1166-1174. PMID: 30244924, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.01.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCatheterization, Central VenousCatheter-Related InfectionsCentral Venous CathetersDatabases, FactualFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansMaleMedical AuditMedicareMiddle AgedPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prosthesis-Related InfectionsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyConceptsCatheter-free dialysisPrimary assisted patencyAutogenous fistulasPrimary patencyProsthetic graftsCatheter useAssisted patencySecondary patencySevere infectionsMedian time to maturationOutcome of vascular accessVascular accessAssociated with high mortalityLong-term hemodialysisComplications associated with vascular accessPatient survivalRetrospective studyAccess infectionFistula useGraft useHemodialysis cathetersFistulaCompare outcomesLow infection riskCatheterComparing 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
Sex-based outcomes of lower extremity bypass surgery in hemodialysis patients
Arhuidese I, Kernodle A, Nejim B, Locham S, Hicks C, Malas M. Sex-based outcomes of lower extremity bypass surgery in hemodialysis patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 68: 153-160. PMID: 29276108, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionClinical Decision-MakingDatabases, FactualDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGraft Occlusion, VascularHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateKidney DiseasesLimb SalvageLogistic ModelsLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProportional Hazards ModelsProsthesis DesignRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyVeinsConceptsAcute graft failureAutogenous conduitGraft failureProsthetic conduitBypass surgeryHemodialysis patientsAssociated with higher patencyLimb salvagePrimary assisted patencySex-based outcomesInfrainguinal bypass surgeryLower extremity bypass surgeryCox regression analysisPatient survival ratesRisk-adjusted analysisUnited States Renal Data SystemCritical limb ischemiaAssisted patencySecondary patencyConduit usePrimary patencySurgical outcomesNo significant differenceKaplan-MeierComparing patientsRegional variation in the cost of infrainguinal lower extremity bypass surgery in the United States
Nejim B, Wang S, Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Alshaikh H, Aridi H, Locham S, Malas M. Regional variation in the cost of infrainguinal lower extremity bypass surgery in the United States. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 67: 1170-1180.e4. PMID: 29074114, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.08.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedChi-Square DistributionCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualFemaleHealth ExpendituresHealthcare DisparitiesHospital CostsHumansLinear ModelsLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPeripheral Arterial DiseasePractice Patterns, Physicians'Process Assessment, Health CareRetrospective StudiesSurgeonsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular GraftingConceptsLower extremity bypassIn-hospital costsHospital factorsService-specific costsInfrainguinal lower extremity bypassHealth care expendituresMedian in-hospital costsGeneralized linear regression modelsLower extremity bypass surgeryHealth systemPeripheral arterial diseaseStandard revascularization proceduresPatient's clinical conditionIdentified adult patientsLinear regression modelsCare expendituresFinancial burdenRegional variationMedian costPatient demographicsClinical characteristicsAdult patientsBypass surgeryNortheast regionPatient characteristicsRacial disparities after infrainguinal bypass surgery in hemodialysis patients
Arhuidese I, Wang S, Locham S, Faateh M, Nejim B, Malas M. Racial disparities after infrainguinal bypass surgery in hemodialysis patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 66: 1163-1174. PMID: 28647200, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.04.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalBlack or African AmericanBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateKidney DiseasesLimb SalvageLogistic ModelsMaleMedicareMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsProcess Assessment, Health CarePropensity ScoreProportional Hazards ModelsRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyWhite PeopleConceptsInfrainguinal bypass surgeryGraft failureHD patientsPeripheral arterial diseaseLimb salvageBypass surgeryEvaluate long-term graft patencyArtery diseaseWhite patientsGraft patencyBlack patientsSurgical treatment of peripheral arterial diseaseLong-term graft failurePrimary assisted patencyAcute graft failureCox regression analysisLong-term mortalityLong-term graft patencyAll-cause mortalityLimb lossTreatment of peripheral arterial diseasePopliteal-tibial bypassAssisted patencyPrimary patencySecondary patencyPerioperative Outcomes of Open versus Endovascular Repair for Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms
Locham S, Grimm J, Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Obeid T, Black J, Malas M. Perioperative Outcomes of Open versus Endovascular Repair for Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 44: 128-135. PMID: 28501656, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsOpen aneurysm repairEndovascular repairRenal failureAneurysm repairPostoperative outcomesPulmonary injuryNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseRisk of renal failureQuality Improvement Program databaseRuptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsHigh-risk patient characteristicsEndovascular aneurysm repairAssociated with higher ratesTAAA repairPulmonary complicationsPerioperative outcomesCardiopulmonary complicationsEndovascular approachAortic aneurysmProgram databaseIdentified patientsContemporary outcomesPatient characteristicsOperative timeFixed and variable cost of carotid endarterectomy and stenting in the United States: A comparative study
Obeid T, Alshaikh H, Nejim B, Arhuidese I, Locham S, Malas M. Fixed and variable cost of carotid endarterectomy and stenting in the United States: A comparative study. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 1398-1406.e1. PMID: 28216356, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.11.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplastyAsymptomatic DiseasesCarotid StenosisChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualDecision Support TechniquesEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHospital CostsHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPatient SelectionProcess Assessment, Health CarePropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsCost of carotid artery stentingSymptomatic patientsHospital costsPropensity score matchingSymptomatic statusScore matchingPremier Perspective databaseCarotid artery stentingComorbidities of patientsStudent's t-testIn-hospital costsActual hospital costsAsymptomatic patientsSurgeon specialtyHospital characteristicsMale patientsCosts of carotid endarterectomyAsymptomatic cohortPerspective databaseArtery stentingPrimary outcomeCarotid endarterectomyPatientsClinical comorbiditiesHospital dischargeEndarterectomy versus stenting in patients with prior ipsilateral carotid artery stenting
Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Chavali S, Locham S, Obeid T, Hicks C, Malas M. Endarterectomy versus stenting in patients with prior ipsilateral carotid artery stenting. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 1418-1428. PMID: 28190720, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.11.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplastyCarotid StenosisChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualDisease-Free SurvivalEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient SelectionProportional Hazards ModelsRecurrenceRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCohort of patientsCarotid endarterectomyIpsilateral CAIn-stent restenosisPerioperative stroke/deathAsymptomatic patientsMyocardial infarctionNo significant differenceVascular Quality Initiative (VQI) databaseTreatment of in-stent restenosisSignificant differenceComplication of carotid angioplastyCox regression analysisCompare carotid endarterectomyAdverse event ratesIncreased risk of strokeCarotid artery stentingOverall stroke rateRisk of strokeSymptomatic patientsIV statusPostoperative strokeCase seriesKaplan-MeierPatient characteristics