2021
Age-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
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 graftsCatheter
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 ischemiaPatientsOutcomes of lower extremity bypass surgery in patients with renal transplants
Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Craig-Schapiro R, Rizwan M, Malas M. Outcomes of lower extremity bypass surgery in patients with renal transplants. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1833-1840.e2. PMID: 30470370, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBioprosthesisBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationFemaleHumansKidney TransplantationLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular PatencyVeinsConceptsOutcome of infrainguinal bypass surgeryInfrainguinal bypass surgeryPrimary assisted patencyRenal transplant patientsLong-term outcomesAssisted patencySecondary patencyTransplant patientsRenal transplantationProsthetic conduitLimb salvageBypass surgeryCohort of renal transplant patientsLower extremity bypass surgeryCox regression analysisEvaluate 30-dayMortality of patientsRisk-adjusted analysisUnited States Renal Data SystemPopulation-based cohortCritical limb ischemiaPopliteal-tibial bypassPrimary patencyRetrospective reviewAutogenous bypassComparing 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 patients