Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, MD, MPH, MS, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery in Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery , Yale University School of Medicine
Practice: 2011 – 2018 Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of
Vascular Surgery, Yale School of Medicine
2018 – current Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of
Vascular Surgery, Yale School of Medicine
EDUCATION:
High School:1992-1994International College
Beirut, Lebanon
Lebanese & French Baccalaureates
with Distinction
Undergraduate:1994-1997American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
B.S. in Biology with Distinction
Graduate:1997-2002American University of Beirut
(MD-MS combined program) Beirut, Lebanon
M.S. in Neuroscience
M.D. with Distinction
Post-Graduate: 2002-2004 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Research Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering
Residency:2004-2009 Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
General Surgery
Fellowship:2009-2011University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Vascular Surgery
Advanced Professional: 2020 - 2023 Yale School of Public Health
New Haven, CT
Master’s in public health
Certifications:
1- American board of General Surgery (2010 – Recertified 2021, 2022)
2- Registered physician in vascular interpretation (2011 – Current)
3- American board of vascular surgery (2012 – Recertified 2022)
4- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2013 - Current)
Honors /Awards:
1-International College Scholar Award (1994)
2- International College Penrose Award (1994)
3-International College Alumni Award (1994)
4-Dean’s Honor List – Biology (1994-1997)
5-Dean’s Honor List – Medicine (2001-2002)
6-Alpha Omega Alpha (2002)
7- Educational Chief Resident – General Surgery (2008-2009)
8- Ohse surgical research award (2012)
9- Yale CBIT clinical pilot project award (2015)
10- VSGNE quality improvement program award (2019)
11- CT innovations biopipeline award (2020)
12- Academic Development Award, Department of surgery, Yale School of Medicine (2020)
13- Charles W. Bohmfalk Award for teaching, Yale School of Medicine (2020)
14- E.J. Wylie Traveling fellowship of the Society forVascular Surgery (2020)
15- Juzzo Traveling fellowship of the American Venous Forum (2021)
16- VSGNE quality improvement program award (2021)
17- Society for Vascular Surgery – Clinical Research Seed Grant (2021)
18- VSGNE quality improvement program award (2023)
19- John N. Forrest, Jr Mentorship Award, Yale School of Medicine (2023)
Language Fluency:
1- English
2- Spanish
3- French
4- Arabic
Professional Societies:
1- American College of Surgeons
2- Society for Vascular Surgery
3- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
4- Eastern Vascular Society
5- New England Society for Vascular Surgery
6- American Venous Forum
7- Association for Academic Surgery
8- Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
9- American Heart Association
10- American Society of Human Genetics
Research Projects & Grants:
Title: Thrombus Resolution on Ultrasound as a Guide to Anticoagulation
Therapy for Provoked Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2012- 2016
Funding: OHSE Grant
Amount: $ 15,000
Title: Novel endovascular grasper for challenging IVC filter retrieval
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2015
Funding: Center for Biomedical and Interventional Technology (CBIT) – Yale
University
Amount: $ 1,500
Title: Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava
Filters (PRESERVE)
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2015 - 2022
Title: LIBERTY 360: Prospective, Observational, MultiCenter Clinical
Study to Evaluate Acute and Long Term Clinical and Economic
Outcomes of Endovascular Device Intervention in Patients with
Distal Outflow PeripheralArterial Disease (PAD)
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2017 – 2019
Title: Multicenter, Observational, Post-Market Real World Study to
Assess Outcomes of Patients Treated with the AFX System
compared to the other EVAR devices for Endovascular Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm Repair (LEOPARD)
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2017 – 2023
Title: Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and effectiveness of
Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair using the Nellix
System: EVAS I Study
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2017 – 2023
Title: Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief with Adjunctive Catheter-
Directed Therapy-The C-TRACT Trial
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2018 – Current
Title: A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary inpatient-based approach to
smoking cessation in patients with vascular disease
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2019 – 2022
Amount: $ 10,000
Title: A Novel Endovascular Retrieval Device for IVC filters
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2020- 2023
Amount: $ 30,000
Title: Genetic markers of peripheral arterial disease progression
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2020 - 2024
Amount: $ 35,000
Title: PROMISE II -Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization for the Treatment of Late-Stage Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2020 –2022
Title: SAVVE study – Surgical Antireflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2020 – Current
Title: ELEGANCE patient registry
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2021 - Current
Title The Universal Femoral Access Protocol
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2021 – 2024
Amount: $ 10,000
Title Genetic variants associated with premature PAD
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2021 – 2024
Amount: $ 25,000
Title: PROMISE III -Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization for the Treatment of Late-Stage Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Role: Principal Investigator
Interval: 2022 – Current
Grants by Trainees
Patents:
2020: U.S.S.N. 10,524,891 B1 “Inferior vena cava filter retrieval device and method of retrieving same”
Publications:
Journal Articles:
1- Saade NE, Massaad CA, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Jabbur SJ, Safieh-Garabedian B, Atweh SF. Upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines and nerve growth factor by intraplantar injection of capsaicin. Journal of physiology 545: 241-53, 2002.
2- Safieh-Garabedian B, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Poole S, Massaad CA, Atweh SF, Jabbur SJ, Saade NE.Thymulin reverses inflammatory hyperalgesia and modulates the increased concentration of proinflammatory cytokines induced by intracerebroventricular endotoxin injection. Neuroscience, 121: 865-873, 2003.
3- ChaarCI, Attanasio P, Detterbeck F. Disruption of the costal margin with transdiaphragmatic abdominal herniation induced by coughing. Am Surg 74 (4): 350-3, 2008.
4- Chaar CI, Bell RL, Duffy TP, Duffy AJ. Guidelines for safe surgery in patients with systemic mastocytosis. Am Surg. 2009 Jan;75(1):74-80.
5- Chaar CI, Wexelman B, Zuckerman K, Longo WE. Intussusception of the appendix: comprehensive review of the literature. Am J Surg. 2009 Jul; 198(1):122-8.
6- Chaar CI, Fitzgerald, TN, Dewan, M, Huddle, M, Schlosser FJ, Perkal M, Muhs, BE, Dardik, A. Endovascular aneurysm repair is associated with less malnutrition than open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):623-7.
7- Akkary E, Cramer T, Chaar CI, Rajput K, Yu S, Dziura J, Roberts K, Duffy A, Bell R. Survey of the effective exercise habits of the formerly obese.JSLS. 2010 Jan-Mar;14(1):106-14.
8- McGillicuddy EA, Chaar CI, Flynn C, Villalona G, Longo WE. Cologastric fistula with a foreign body in a patient with Crohn's disease.Yale J Biol Med. 2010 Sep;83(3):113-7
9- Chaar CI, Hirsch SA, Cwenar MT, Rhee RY, Chaer RA, Abu Hamad G, Dillavou ED. Expanding the role of endovenous laser therapy: results in large diametersaphenous, small saphenous and anterior accessory veins. Ann Vasc Surg. 2011 Jul; 25(5):656-61.
10-Chaar CI, Makaroun MS, Marone LK, Rhee RY, Al-Khoury G, Cho JS, Leers SA, Chaer RA.Impact of endovascular options on lower extremity revascularization in young patients. J Vasc Surg. 2012 Sep;56(3):703-13.
11-Chaar CI, Eid, R, Park T, Rhee RY, Abu Hamad G, Tzeng E, Makaroun MS, Cho JS. Delayed open conversions after Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. J Vasc Surg. 2012 Jun;55(6):1562-9.
12- Ziegler KR, CruzJ, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Sumpio BE, Ochoa ChaarCI. Iatrogenic profunda femoris stenosis after superficial femoral artery stenting. Am Surg. 2014 Jun;80(6):E155-6.
13- Young CJ, Dardik A, Sumpio B, Indes J, Muhs B, Ochoa Chaar CI. Venous Ulcer: Late complication of a traumatic arteriovenous fistula. Ann Vasc Surg. 2015 May;29(4):836.
14- Brahmandam AS, Brownson K, Skrip L, Parker T, Indes J, Sarac T, Dardik A, Chaar CI. Management of isolated calf vein thrombosis in cancer patients. Vascular. 2016 Feb;24(1):64-9.
15- Chitragari G, Schlosser FJ, Ochoa Chaar CI, Sumpio BE. Consequences of hypogastric artery ligation, embolization, or coverage. J Vasc Surg. 2015 Nov;62(5):1340-7.
16 – Attaran RR, Ochoa Chaar CI. Compression therapy for venous disease. Phlebology. 2017 Mar;32(2):81-88
17 – Gates L, Chin JA, Bonde PN, Ochoa Chaar CI, Sumpio BE, Sarac TP. Explantation of infected aortic aneurysm and endograft with ascending aorta to mesenteric bypass for mesenteric ischemia. J Vasc Surg. 2016 May 13
18- Lee AI, Ochoa Chaar CI. Clinical Problem-Solving. The Hidden Lesion. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jun 2;374(22):2160-5.
19- Huynh N, Gates L, Scoutt L, Sumpio BE, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. May-Thurner syndrome and iliac arteriovenous fistula in an elderly woman. J Vasc Surg Cases 2016; 2:46-9.
20- Chin JA, Skrip L, Sumpio, BE, Cardella J, Indes JE, Sarac T, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Percutaneous EVAR in morbidly obese patients. J Vasc Surg. 2017 Mar;65(3):643-650.
21- Ochoa Chaar CI, Shebl F, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Indes J, Sarac T. Distal embolization during lower extremity endovascular interventions.J Vasc Surg. 2017 Jul;66(1):143-150.
22- Chin JA, Heib A, Ochoa Chaar CI, Cardella J, Orion K, Sarac T. Trends and outcomes in endovascular and open surgical treatment of visceral aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2017 Jul;66(1):195-201.
23- Brownson, KE, Brahmandam A, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Fares W, Lee AI, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Characteristics of provoked deep vein thrombosis in a tertiary care center. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2017 Jul;5(4):477-484.
24- Brahmandam A, Abou Gergi, M, Ochoa Chaar CI. National trends in hospitalizations for venous thromboembolism. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2017 Sep;5(5):621-629.
25- Sarac TP, Vargas L, Kashyap V, Cardella J, Chaar CO. Covered stent grafts for acquired arterial venous fistulas: A Case Series. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018 Jan; 46:369.
26- Huynh N, Fares W, Brownson K, Brahmandam A, Lee AI, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar, CI. Risk Factors for presence and severity of pulmonary embolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 Jan;6(1):7-12.
27 - Lee EJ, Dykas DJ, Leavitt AD, Camire RM, Ebberink E, García de Frutos P,
Gnanasambandan K, Gu SX, Huntington JA, Lentz SR, Mertens K, Parish CR, Rezaie AR, Sayeski PP, Cromwell C, Bar N, Halene S, Neparidze N, Parker TL, Burns AJ, Dumont A, Yao X, Chaar CIO, Connors JM, Bale AE, Lee AI. Whole-exome sequencing in evaluation of patients with venous thromboembolism.Blood Adv. 2017 Jun 29;1(16):1224-1237.
28- Dinga MadouI, Slade MD, OrionKC, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. The impact of functional status on the outcomes of endovascular lower extremity revascularization for critical limb ischemia in the elderly. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017 Nov; 45:42-48.
29- Kaltenmeier C, Erben Y, Indes JE, Lee AI, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Gender differences in May-Thurner Syndrome: A systematic review of the literature. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 May;6(3):399-407.
30- Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, OrionK, Sumpio B, Sarac T.
The effect of commercial insurance policies on outcomes of venous ablations. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 May;6(3):331-337.
32- Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of vein ablation. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 Sep;6(5):614-620.
33- Dewane M, Fares WH, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular treatment of a large iliac vein aneurysm and high flow arteriovenous fistula. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018 Nov;53: 266.e5-266.
34- Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A. Endovascular and Open Surgery for Deep Vein Thrombosis. Clin Chest Med. 2018 Sep;39(3):631-644.
35- Aurshina A, Mojibian H, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular Iliac Vein Recanalization after Palma Procedure for Treatment of Recalcitrant Venous Ulcer. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 Nov;6(6):762-764.
36- Jorshery S, Skrip L, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid procedures improve perioperative outcomes of femoro-popliteal revascularization compared to bypass.J Vasc Surg. 2018 Nov;68(5):1447-1454.
37- Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A. Endovascular treatment of duplicated inferior vena cava compression from retroperitoneal fibrosis.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2018 Dec 10;4(4):311-314.
38- Hsu C, Brahmandam A, Brownson K, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Lee AI, Fares W, Ochoa Chaar CI. Statin therapy associated with improved thrombus resolution in patients with deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2019 Mar;7(2):169-175.
39- Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Sumpio BE, Indes JE, Dardik A, Sarac T, Rectenwald J, Ochoa Chaar CI. A survey of vascular specialists’ practice patterns of inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval. Vascular. 2019 Jun;27(3):291-298.
40- Jorshery, S, Zhang Y, Luo J, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid surgery for bilateral lower extremity inflow revascularization.J Vasc Surg. 2019 Mar 2. pii: S0741-5214(19)30072-2.
41- Aurshina A, Brahmandam A, Yawei Zhang, Mojibian H, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Patient perspectives on IVC filter retrieval. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2019 Jul;7(4):507-513.
42- Fereydooni A, Zhou B, Jorshery SD, Den Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. National trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP database. Vascular. 2019 May 24:1708538119852019.
43- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Rezek I, Luciano R, Clancy J. Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome with kissing brachiocephalic stents and exchange of pacemaker leads. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2019 Jun 20. pii: S2213-333X(19)30251-3.
44- Ochoa Chaar CI, Zafar MA, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Elefteriades JA. Complex two-stage open surgical repair of an aortoesophageal fistula after thoracic endovascular aortic repair.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2019 Jun 25;5(3):261-263.
45-Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2019 Sep;7(5):653-659
46- Ochoa Chaar CI, Fereydooni A, Lawrence PF, Dardik A. Raising the bar for appropriateness in the care of patients with peripheral artery disease.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2019 Jul 5;5(3):345-349.
47- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Goodney P, Dardik A, Abougergi MS. One-Year Readmission after Open and Endovascular Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia.Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Nov;61:25-32.e2.
48- Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Zhuo H, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Safety and efficacy of venous ablation in octogenarians.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2019 Sep;7(5):685-692
49- Rajaee S, Holder T, Indes JE, Muhs B, Sarac T, Sumpio B, Toll BA, Ochoa Chaar CI. A Pilot Study of a Standardized Smoking Cessation Intervention for patients with vascular disease.Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Aug 23
50- Fereydooni A, O'Meara T, Popescu WM, Dardik A, Ochoa ChaarCI. Use of neuraxial anesthesia for hybrid lower extremity revascularization is associated with reduced perioperative morbidity.J Vasc Surg. 2019 Nov 7.
51- Tsay C, Luo J, Zhang Y, Attaran R, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Perioperative outcomes of lower extremity revascularization for rest pain and tissue loss. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Nov 19.
52- Lee SR, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dahl N, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Risk factors and safe contrast volume thresholds for postcontrast acute kidney injury after peripheral vascular interventions.J Vasc Surg. 2019 Dec 13.
53- Fereydooni A, Ramirez JL, Dossabhoy SS, Brahmandam A, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. A national post-Match webinar panel improves knowledge and preparedness of medical students interested in vascular surgery training.J Vasc Surg. 2019 Dec 13.
54- Turner AD, Chen M, Dahl N, Scoutt L, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance for Banding of an Arteriovenous Fistula Causing High Cardiac Output Heart Failure. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Dec 18.
55- Fereydooni A, Zhou B, Xu Y, Deng Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Rapid increase in hybrid surgery for the treatment of peripheral artery disease in the Vascular Quality Initiative database.J Vasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14.
56- Kim TI, Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Sarac T, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Surgery for the Very Old: Are Nonagenarians Different?Am Surg. 2020 Jan 1;86(1):56-64.
57-Attaran RR, Cavanaugh A, Tsai C, Ahmad T, Ochoa Chaar CI, Persing S, Hsia H. Safety of compression therapy for venous ulcer disease in the setting of congestive heart failure.Phlebology. 2020 Feb 6
58- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Detrani M, Jorshery SD, Kim TI, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. Variations in the management of claudication in a tertiary care center. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Mar 13.
59- Kim TI, Zhang Y, Amin HP, Ochoa Chaar CI. Presentation and outcomes of carotid endarterectomy in active smokers.J Vasc Surg. 2020 Apr 2.
60- Kim TI, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2020 Apr 29.
61- Lee SR, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Postcontrast acute kidney injury after Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Kidney Transplant Recipients.Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 May 16.
62- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, DeTrani M, Doroodgar S, Zhuo MPh H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. The Reintervention Index: A new outcome measure for comparative effectiveness of lower extremity revascularization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Nov;69:52-61.
63- Bai H, Fereydooni A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Guzman RJ, Ochoa ChaarCI.
Comparison of Atherectomy to Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting for Isolated Femoropopliteal Revascularization. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Jun 5:S0890-5096(20)30426-X.
64- Ochoa Chaar CI, Kim TI, Shebl FM, Dardik A. The use of embolic protection devices during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Jun 15:S0890-5096(20)30515-X.
65- Jelani QU, Smolderen KG, Halpin D, Gosch K, Spertus JA, Chaar CIO, Nolthenius RPT, Heyligers J, De Vries JP, Mena-Hurtado C. Patient Profiles and Health Status Outcomes for Peripheral Artery Disease in High-Income Countries: A Comparison Between the United States and the Netherlands. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2020 Jun 15:052.
66- Brahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Georgi M, Ochoa Chaar CI.
Discrepancy in Outcomes after Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Warrants Separate Reporting of Rest Pain and Tissue Loss. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Jul 10:S0890-5096(20)30559-8.
67- Kim TI, Chaar CIO, Guzman RJ, Fischer UM. Multiple duplications of the superficial femoral artery - Case report and review of the literature.Vascular. 2020 Jul 23:1708538120943317.
68- Brahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Zhang Y, Wang X, Cardella J, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. The State of Vascular Surgery Interest Groups in North America.Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Aug 8:S0890-5096(20)30636-1.
69- Kim TI, Abougergi MS, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of hospital admissions for inferior vena cava filter malfunction.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2020 Aug 10:S2213-333X(20)30434-0.
70- Bellamkonda KS, Yousef S, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Geirsson A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends and Outcomes of TEVAR with Open Concomitant Cervical Debranching.J Vasc Surg. 2020 Aug 27:S0741-5214(20)31904-2.
71- Anantha-Narayanan M, Sheikh AB, Nagpal S, Jelani QU, Smolderen KG, Regan C, Ionescu C, Ochoa Chaar CI, Schneider M, Llanos-Chea F, Mena-Hurtado C. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Outcomes of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Interventions in Patients with and without Chronic Kidney Disease or End Stage Renal Disease.J Vasc Surg. 2020 Sep 1:S0741-5214(20)31916-9.
72- Bellamkonda KS, Yousef S, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Geirsson A, Chaar CIO. Endograft type and anesthesia mode are associated with mortality of endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.Vascular. 2020 Aug 12:1708538120947859.
73- Kim TI, Aboian E, Fischer U, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Lower Extremity Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia among Patients at the Extremes of Age.Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Sep 12:S0890-5096(20)30820-7.
74- Kim TI, Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Outcomes of treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices for peripheral arterial disease. J Vasc Surg. 2020 Oct 7:S0741-5214(20)32133-9.
75- . Kim TI, Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Multiple reinterventions for claudication are associated with progression to chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Nov 20:S0890-5096(20)30948-1.
76- Aurshina A, Cardella J, Sumpio B, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI.The Location of Reflux in the Saphenous Vein does not Impact Outcomes of Vein Ablation.JVasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2020 Nov 26:S2213-333X(20)30640-5.
77- Lumas S, Hsiang W, Akhtar S, Ochoa Chaar CI. Regional anesthesia is underutilized for carotid endarterectomy despite improved perioperative outcomes compared to general anesthesia.Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Dec 26:S0890-5096(20)31078-5.
78- Aurshina A, Huber S, Deng Y, Attaran R, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Correlation of Venous Symptoms with Iliac Vein Stenosis on Magnetic Resonance Imaging.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2020 Dec 30:S2213-333X(20)30733-2.
79- Meizlish ML, Goshua G, Liu Y, Fine R, Amin K, Chang E, DeFilippo N, Keating C, Liu Y, Mankbadi M, McManus D, Wang SY, Price C, Bona RD, Ochoa Chaar CI, Chun HJ, Pine AB, Rinder HM, Siner JM, Neuberg DS, Owusu KA, Lee AI. Intermediate-dose anticoagulation, aspirin, and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19: a propensity score-matched analysis.Am J Hematol. 2021 Apr 1;96(4):471-479.
80- Lee SR, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. Strategies to Minimize Iodinated Contrast Volume in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Peripheral Vascular Interventions.Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Feb 5:S0890-5096(21)00135-7.
81-Chan SM, Lee A, Roy B, Chaar CIO. Diagnostic and Technical Challenges in the Care of a Complex Patient With Post-Thrombotic Syndrome.Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2021 Feb 10:1538574421995020.
82- Bellamkonda K, Nassiri N, Sadeghi MM, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Characteristics and outcomes of small abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture in the ACS-NSQIP database.J Vasc Surg. 2021 Feb 19:S0741-5214(21)00230-5.
83- Attaran RR, Bhalla A, Mena-Hurtado CI, Ochoa Chaar CI. Correlation between great saphenous length of treatment zone and diameter with improvement in symptoms after ablation. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2021 Mar 9:S2213-333X(21)00099-8.
84- Bellamkonda K, Ochoa Chaar CI. Open repair of type III endoleak with preservation of the endograft for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm after endovascular aneurysm repair.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2020 Dec 27;7(1):117-119.
85- Bellamkonda KS, Perez Lozada JC, Chaar CIO. A rare presentation and management of thrombosis of an aberrant right subclavian artery related to thoracic outlet syndrome. Vascular. 2021 Apr 4:17085381211002735.
86- Chen JF, Ochoa Chaar CI, Cardella J, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Nassiri N.
Emergent percutaneous chimney endovascular aortic repair of a secondary aortoenteric fistula in the setting of a solitary kidney.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021 Feb 19;7(2):253-257.
87- Kim TI, Zhang Y, Cardella JA, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Outcomes of bypass and endovascular interventions for advanced femoropopliteal disease in patients with premature peripheral artery disease.J Vasc Surg. 2021 Jun 6:S0741-5214(21)00850-8.
88- Ochoa Chaar CI, Kostiuk V, Gholitabar N. The wire loop technique for IVC filter removal.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021 May 20;7(3):369-370.
89- Chan SM, Brahmandam A, Cardella JA, Elefteriades J, Setaro JF, Mangi AA, Ochoa Chaar CI. Aortic remodeling and competitive flow after surgical treatment of aortic dissection.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021 Jun 2;7(3):404-407.
90- Brahmandam A, Chen JF, Tonnessen BH, Chaar CIO, Fischer U, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Nassiri N. Alternative Endograft Aortoiliac Reconstruction for Iliac Branch Endoprostheses.Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Aug 26:S0890-5096(21)00549-5.
91- Bai H, Fereydooni A, Zhang Y, Tonnessen BH, Guzman RJ, Chaar CIO. Trends in Utilization and Outcomes of Orbital, Laser, and Excisional Atherectomy for Lower Extremity Revascularization.J Endovasc Ther. 2021 Oct 13:15266028211050329.
92- Mohamedali A, Kiwan G, Kim T, Zhang Y, Zhuo H, Tonnessen B, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. Reinterventions in Patients with Claudication and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia.Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Oct 14: S0890-5096(21)00715-9.
93- Kostiuk V, Mena C, Sumpio B, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular aneurysm repair with inferior mesenteric artery chimney in a high-risk patient with abdominal aortic aneurysm and iliac occlusion.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021 Nov 5;8(1):28-31.
94- Lee SR, Dardik A, Siracuse J, Ochoa Chaar CI. Risk Factors and Management of Hemodialysis Associated Distal Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23:S0890-5096(21)00969-9.
95- Barahona M, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Shirali A, Perez-Lozada JC, Ochoa Chaar CI. Venous outflow banding for maturation of a percutaneous arteriovenous fistula.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 Jan 3;8(1):42-44.
96- Jaureguízar A, Ochoa Chaar CI, Muriel A, Vela Moreno JR, Weinberg I, Tufano A, Varona JF, Bikdeli B, Jiménez D, Monreal M; RIETE investigators.Comparison of full-dose versus moderate-dose systemic thrombolysis for the treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Chest. 2022 Feb 20:S0012-3692(22)00389-0.
97- ICM-VTE General Delegates. Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: General. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Mar 16;104(Suppl 1):4-162.
98- Rosa V, Chaar CIO, Espitia O, Otalora S, López-Jiménez L, Ruiz-Sada P, Verhamme P, Muñoz-Torrero JFS, Marchena PJ, Monreal M; RIETE Investigators. A RIETE registry analysis of patients with upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and thoracic outlet syndrome.Thromb Res. 2022 Jan 4;213:65-70.
99- Chan SM, Brahmandam A, Valcarce-Aspegren M, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen BH, Lee AI, Ochoa Chaar CI.Sex differences in long-term outcomes of patients with deep vein thrombosis.Vascular. 2022 May 3:17085381221097746.
100- Cardella J, Aurshina A, Sumpio B, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI.Vein ablation is an effective treatment for patients with bleeding varicose veins.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2022 May 10:S2213-333X(22)00194-9.
101- Fereydooni A, Bai H, Baril D, Chandra V, Ochoa Chaar CI. Embolic Protection Devices are Not Associated with Improved Outcomes of Atherectomy for Lower Extremity Revascularization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 May 16:S0890-5096(22)00231-X.
102- Satam K, Aboian E, Huttler J, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Eligibility of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 May 16:S0890-5096(22)00238-2.
103- Satam K, Fischer U, Schioppo D, Cardella J, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Aneurysmal degeneration of the hood of a cryopreserved vein allograft two years after thrombosis.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 May 3;8(2):300-304.
104- Kim TI, Satam KK, Blume PA, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular revascularization of an occluded persistent sciatic artery for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in a patient with Coronavirus Disease 2019.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 Sep;8(3):345-348.
105- Kiwan G, Mohamedali A, Kim T, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Cardella J, Ochoa Chaar CI. The Impact of Clinical Follow-up after Revascularization on the Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia.Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Jul 5:S0890-5096(22)00316-8.
106- Lee M, Ahmed Z, Peri-Okonny PA, Arham A, Brice A, Chaar CO, Stacy MR, Mena-Hurtado C. Patient-Level and External Factors in the Use of Drug-Coated Balloons and Drug-Eluting Stents in Femoropopliteal Endovascular Interventions.
Castro-Dominguez Y, Smolderen KG, Pichert M, Alabi O, Romain G, Huang J. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jul 19:S0741-5214(22)01826-2.
107- Kim TI, Loh S, DeWan A, Murray M, Mojibian H, Mani A, Mena-Hurtado C, Ochoa Chaar CI. Major adverse limb events among patients with premature peripheral artery disease compared with those at the common age undergoing revascularization in the Vascular Quality Initiative.Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Aug 1:S0890-5096(22)00449-6.
108- Chan SM, Gardezi M, Satam K, Brahmandam A, Aboian E, Strosberg D, Cardella J, Ochoa Chaar CI. Virtual vascular surgery interest group during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.J Vasc Surg. 2022 Aug 27: S0741-5214(22)02211-X.
109- Brahmandam A, Lee M, Bellamkonda K, Provance JB, Sumpio B, Ochoa Chaar CI, Smolderen KG, Mena-Hurtado C, Guzman RJ. Variability in Antithrombotic Therapy after Infrainguinal Lower Extremity Bypass.Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Sep 19: S0890-5096(22)00525-8.
110- Brahmandam A, Grubman S, Salem R, Davis KA, Tonnessen BH, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Placement and retrieval of bilateral iliac vein filters in patients with mega cava.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 Aug 18;8(4):610-615.
111- Setia O, Chan SM, Ullrich S, Hornick MA, Ochoa Chaar CI. Cryptogenic acute lower extremities and multiorgan ischemia in an 8-year-old girl.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 Sep 7;8(4):565-568.
112- Daley J, Buckley R, Kisken KC, Barber D, Ayyagari R, Wira C, Aydin A, Latich I, Lozada JCP, Joseph D, Marino A, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Chaar CO, Bonz J, Belsky J, Coughlin R, Liu R, Sather J, Van Tonder R, Beekman R, Fults E, Johnson A, Moore C. Emergency department initiated resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is feasible and associated with improvements in end-tidal carbon dioxide. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2022 Sep 10;3(5): e12791.
113- Castro-Dominguez Y, Smolderen KG, Pichert M, Alabi O, Romain G, Huang J, Lee M, Ahmed Z, Peri-Okonny PA, Arham A, Brice A, Chaar CO, Stacy MR, Mena-Hurtado C. Patient-level and external factors in the use of drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting stents in femoropopliteal endovascular interventions. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jul 19:S0741-5214(22)01826-2.
114- Kozhimala M, Chan SM, Weininger G, Sumpio BJ, Levine LJ, Harris S, Zheng S, Longo WE, Chaar CO, Guzman RJ, Sumpio BE. Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression. J Am Coll Surg. 2022 Dec 7.
115- Kokkinidis DG, Ochoa Chaar CI, Mena-Hurtado CI, Attaran RR. Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study. Phlebology. 2022 Dec 16.
116- Satam KK, Alameddine D, Aboian E, Fischer U, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Endovascular fenestration and iliac stenting for acute limb ischemia caused by type B aortic dissection.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022 Dec 12;9(1):101077.
117- Ali S, Pinto P, Huber S, Perez-Lozada JC, Attaran R, Ochoa Chaar CI.Complex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2023 Jan 20;9(1):101107.
118- Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of Vessel Wall Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.Toczek J, Gona K, Liu Y, Ahmad A, Ghim M, Ojha D, Kukreja G, Salarian M, Luehmann H, Heo GS, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI, Tellides G, Hassab AHM, Ye Y, Shoghi KI, Zayed MA, Gropler RJ, Sadeghi MM.Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 Jan;16(1):e014615.
119- Bellamkonda KS, Zogg C, Nassiri N, Sadeghi MM, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Characteristics and 1-year outcomes of patients with rupture of small abdominal aortic aneurysms.J Vasc Surg. 2023 Feb 14:S0741-5214(23)00370-1.
120- Satam K, Setia O, Moore MS, Schneider E, Chaar CIO, Dardik A.Arterial Diameter and Percentage of Monocytes are Sex-Dependent Predictors of Early Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Feb 20:S0890-5096(23)00102-4.
121- Lee SR, Ali S, Cardella J, Turner J, Guzman RJ, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI.Carbon dioxide angiography during peripheral vascular interventions is associated with decreased cardiac and renal complications in patients with chronic kidney disease.J Vasc Surg. 2023 Mar 21:S0741-5214(23)00474-3.
122- Summers SP, Rastogi V, Yadavalli SD, Wang SX, Schaller MS, Jones DW, Ochoa Chaar CI, de Bruin JL, Verhagen HJM, Schermerhorn ML.The Association between Diabetes Mellitus and its Management with Outcomes following Endovascular Repair for Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.J Vasc Surg. 2023 Mar 24:S0741-5214(23)00545-1.
123- Chan SM, Weininger G, Kozhimala M, Sumpio BJ, Levine LJ, Harris S, Zheng S, Ochoa Chaar CI, Guzman RJ, Sumpio BE.Utility of Hook Sign in the Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Apr 5:S0890-5096(23)00186-3.
124- Satam K, Aurshina A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Cardella J, Aboian E, Tonnessen B, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Incidence and Significance of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated with Saphenous Vein Ablation.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Apr;91:182-190.
125- Kim TI, Schneider PA, Iannuzzi J, Ochoa Chaar CI.High risk characteristics for clinical failure after isolated femoropopliteal peripheral vascular interventions.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Apr 21:S0890-5096(23)00231-5.
126- Satam K, Aboian E, Cardella J, Slade M, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. The Management of Patients with Popliteal Artery Aneurysms Presenting with Acute Limb Ischemia.J Vasc Surg. 2023 Apr 20:S0741-5214(23)01061-3.
127- Expert Panels on Vascular Imaging and Interventional Radiology; Contrella BN, Khaja MS, Majdalany BS, Kim CY, Kalva SP, Beck AW, Browne WF, Clough RE, Ferencik M, Fleischman F, Gunn AJ, Hickey SM, Kandathil A, Kim KM, Monroe EJ, Ochoa Chaar CI, Scheidt MJ, Smolock AR, Steenburg SD, Waite K, Pinchot JW, Steigner ML. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection: Treatment Planning and Follow-Up. J Am Coll Radiol. 2023 May;20(5S):S265-S284.
128- Gyftopoulos A, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA, Ochoa Chaar CI. Comparison of Genes Associated with Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.Aorta (Stamford). 2023 Jun 6.
129- Kostiuk V, Chen JF, Dahl NK, Turner J, Ochoa Chaar CI.Hybrid Revision of Dysfunctional Aneurysmal Arteriovenous Fistulas.Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2023 Jun 10:15385744231183488.
130- Siracuse JJ, Farber A, Menard MT, Conte MS, Kaufman JA, Jaff M, Kiang SC, Ochoa Chaar CI, Osborne N, Singh N, Tan TW, Guzman RJ, Strong MB, Hamza TH, Doros G, Rosenfield K.Perioperative complications following open or endovascular revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in the BEST-CLI Trial.J Vasc Surg. 2023 Jun 12:S0741-5214(23)01275-2.
131- Grubman S, Kostiuk V, Brahmandam A, Tonnessen B, Mojibian H, Schneider E, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.The Impact of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement Position on Device Complications.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2023 Jun 23:S2213-333X(23)00233-0.
132- Saab K, Brahmandam AS, Brackett AL, Desai MM, Dardik A, Guzman RJ, Chaar CIO.Systematic review of inferior vena cava atresia.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2023 Jul 14:S2213-333X(23)00248-2.
133- Pinto P, Fukaya E, Rodriguez LE, Obi A, Ting W, Aziz F, Nguyen K, Murphy EH, Ochoa Chaar CI; research committee of the American Venous Forum.The Variations and Inconsistencies in Venous Ablation Coverage Policies between Single State and Multistate Carriers in the United States.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2023 Sep 11:S2213-333X(23)00336-0.
134- Jamil Y, Huttler J, Ochoa Chaar CI.Endovascular Recanalization and Stent Graft Placement for a Chronically Occluded Prosthetic Graft to Treat Critical Limb Ischemia.J VascIntervRadiol. 2023 Sep 11:S1051-0443(23)00664-4.
135- Bai H, Gokani V, Storch JB, Kibrik P, Aziz F, Sachdev U, Fukaya E, Ochoa Chaar CI, Obi AT, Ting W.A Comparison of Below-Knee versus Above-Knee Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2023 Sep 12:S2213-333X(23)00332-3.
136- Ali S, Lee SR, Strosberg D, Aboian E, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar CI.Balloon rupture with eversion during innominate vein angioplasty requiring surgical retrieval.
J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2023 Jun 11;9(3):101242.
137- Satam K, Brahmandam A, Leslie M, Avraham T, Ochoa Chaar CI.Arm ischemia in a 4-year-old boy with supracondylar fracture of the humerus due to constraining bands over the brachial artery.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2023 May 23;9(3):101218.
138- Jamil Y, Huttler J, Alameddine D, Wu Z, Zhuo H, Mena-Hurtado C, Velazquez E, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.The Impact of Ejection Fraction on Major Adverse Limb Events After Lower Extremity Revascularization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Oct 4:S0890-5096(23)00665-9.
139- Damara FA, Alameddine D, Slade M, Cardella J, Tonnessen B, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Arterial dissection during peripheral vascular interventions.
J Vasc Surg. 2024 Feb;79(2):339-347.e6.
140- Jamil Y, Nanna MG, Chaar CIO, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran RR.Comparative Analysis of Mortality and Amputation Rates in Patients Undergoing Atherectomy for Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insight From the VQI.J Endovasc Ther. 2023 Nov 3:15266028231208895.
141- Said S, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI.What are the benefits and drawbacks of statins in carotid artery disease? A perspective review.Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2023 Jul-Dec;21(11):763-777.
142- Ochoa Chaar CI, Kostiuk V, Rodriguez PP, Kim TI, Rathbone D, Ghandour L, Burns R, Thorn SL, Sinusas AJ, Guzman RJ, Dardik A.The Development of a Novel Endovascular Grasper for Challenging Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2023 Dec 9:101731.
143- Ali S, Shebl FM, Aboian E, Strosberg D, Fischer U, Cardella J, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.The Utilization of Protamine during Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the VQI.Ann Vasc Surg. 2023 Dec 16;101:72-79.
144-Systematic review and meta-analysis of the genetics of peripheral arterial disease.Ochoa Chaar CI, Kim T, Alameddine D, DeWan A, Guzman R, Dardik A, Grossetta Nardini HK, Wallach JD, Kullo I, Murray M.JVS Vasc Sci. 2023 Nov 14;5:100133.
145- Endovascular treatment of renal vein thrombosis in a young patient with lung transplant.Pinto Rodriguez P, Brahmandam A, Turner J, Lee A, Ochoa Chaar CI.
J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2024 Jan 28;10(2):101437.
146- Insulin Requirement and Infrainguinal Bypass Outcomes in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease.Alameddine D, Satam K, Slade M, Wang H, Mena-Hurtado C, Turner J, Inzucchi SE, Ochoa Chaar CI.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Feb 1;102:25-34.
147- The Use and Impact of Cilostazol on Patients Undergoing Endovascular Peripheral Interventions.Alameddine D, Damara FA, Pinto Rodriguez P, Huttler J, Slade MD, Arhuidese I, Aboian E, Ochoa Chaar CI.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Feb 20:S0890-5096(24)00057-8.
148- Pinto Rodriguez P, Brahmandam A, Turner J, Lee A, Ochoa Chaar CI.Endovascular treatment of renal vein thrombosis in a young patient with lung transplant.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2024 Jan 28;10(2):101437.
149- Huttler JJ, Alameddine D, Damara FA, Rodriguez PP, Wu Z, Slade M, Strosberg D, Ochoa Chaar CI.Comparative Outcomes of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in Patients on Chronic Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Inhibitors and Vitamin K Antagonists.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Jul;104:185-195.
150- Pinto P, Ochoa Chaar CI.Atherectomy - The Options, the Evidence, and When Should It Be Used.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Apr 5:S0890-5096(24)00153-5.
151- Kim TI, DeWan A, Murray M, Wang H, Mani A, Mena-Hurtado C, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.Anticoagulation in Patients with Premature Peripheral Artery Disease Undergoing Lower Extremity Revascularization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Aug;105:150-157.
152- Huttler JJ, Satam KK, Kim TI, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Aboian E, Guzman RJ, Chaar CIO.Perioperative complications of minor and major reinterventions for peripheral arterial disease.Vascular. 2024 Apr 10:17085381241246907.
153- Kostiuk V, Gazes M, Fereydooni S, Chaar CIO, Guzman RJ, Tonnessen BH.
Long-term limb salvage and functional outcomes for patients undergoing partial calcanectomy.Vascular. 2024 Apr 17:17085381241247627
154- Brahmandam A, Huttler J, Bellamkonda K, Setia O, Cardella JA, Stewart W, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.The radiographic relationship of the femoral head, inguinal ligament, and common femoral artery bifurcation for optimal vascular access.JVS Vasc Sci. 2024 Feb 28;5:100196.
155- Brahmandam A, Kim TI, Parziale S, Deng Y, Setia O, Tonnessen BH, Ochoa Chaar CI, Guzman RJ, Aboian E.Intravascular Ultrasound Use is Associated with Improved Patency in Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Interventions.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 May 28;106:410-418.
156- Pinto Rodriguez P, Alameddine D, Huttler J, Damara FA, Slade M, Cardella J, Guzman RJ, Chaar CIO.Clinical Implications of Low Body Mass Index on Endovascular Lower Extremity Revascularization.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 May 28;106:350-359.
157- Pinto Rodriguez P, Debbie Li R, DiLosa K, Ramanan B, Sridharan N, Aulivola B, Ochoa Chaar CI; SVS Resident and Student Outreach Committee.The evolution and impact of the Society for Vascular Surgery Resident and Student Program.J Vasc Surg. 2024 Jun 19:S0741-5214(24)01239-4.
158- Sivakumar A, Satam K, Wu Z, Alameddine D, Aboian E, Chaer R, Schermerhorn M, Moreira C, Guzman R, Chaar CIO.Presentation and patterns of reinterventions after revascularization in patients with premature Peripheral Arterial Disease.J Vasc Surg. 2024 Jul 11:S0741-5214(24)01516-7.
159-Kostiuk V, Grubman S, Brahmandam A, Schneider E, Tonnessen BH, Perez Lozada JC, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI.The Degree of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Tilt Associated with Challenging Retrieval.Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Jul 16:S0890-5096(24)00436-9.
Book Chapters:
1- Makaroun MS, Ochoa Chaar CI. Should we treat type I endoleaks? Definitely. In Controversies and Updates in Vascular Surgery 2010. Editors: Becquemin JP, Alimi YS, Gerard JL. Edizioni Minerva Medica. Torino 2010. PP 279-82.
2- Ochoa Chaar CI, Indes, J. Endoluminal ablation of varicose veins. In Vascular Surgery – cases, questions and commentaries, 3rd Edition by George Geroulakos and Bauer Sumpio. Springer 2011. London. PP 491-498.
3- Ochoa Chaar CI, Makaroun MS. Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the Gore Excluder endograft. In Operative dictations in general and vascular surgery, 2nd Edition by Jamal Hoballah and Carol Scott-Conner. Springer 2011.PP 874-9.
4- Ochoa Chaar CI, Makaroun MS. Descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. In Handbook ofEndovascular Interventions. By Kenneth Ouriel and Amit Kumar. Springer 2013. PP 187-200.
5- Ochoa Chaar CI, Makaroun MS. Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the Gore Excluder endograft. In Operative dictations in general and vascular surgery, 3rd Edition by Jamal Hoballah and Carol Scott-Conner. Springer 2017. PP 805-809.
6-Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endoluminal ablation of varicose veins. In Vascular Surgery – cases, questions and commentaries, 4th Edition by George Geroulakos and Bauer Sumpio. In Press
7- Attaran R, Ochoa Chaar CI. Compression therapy in venous disease. In Current management of venous diseases, 1st Edition by Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar. Springer 2018. PP 65-74.
8- Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Mechanochemical ablation of superficial veins. In Current management of venous diseases, 1st Edition by Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar. Springer 2018. PP 133-142.
9- Doroodgar Jorshery S, Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Overview of anticoagulation agents. In Current management of venous diseases, 1st Edition by Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar. Springer 2018. PP 275-289.
10- Brahmandam A, Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Retrieval of inferior vena cava filters.In Current management of venous diseases, 1st Edition by Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar. Springer 2018. PP 433-450.
11- Ochoa Chaar CI. Vena Cava Filters. In Current Surgical Therapy, 13th Edition by John L Cameron and Andrew M Cameron. Elsevier 2020. PP 1082-1088.
12- Kim TI, Tonnessen BH, Ochoa Chaar CI. The management of May-Thurner Syndrome in women. In Vascular Disease in Women, 1st Edition by Linda Harris and Caitlin Hicks. Elsevier 2021. Chapter 5B.
13- Brahmandam A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement and Retrieval: Endovascular. In Gateways in Vascular Surgery: An Atlas of Vascular Surgical Operations, 1st Edition by Timur Sarac, Vik Kashyap, Tom Forbes. In Press.
14- Pinto Rodriguez, P, Kostiuk, V, Ochoa Chaar CI. Removal of IVC filter adherent to IVC wall. In Clinical Scenarios in Vascular Surgery, 3rd Edition by Gilbert Upchurch and Peter Henke. In Press.
15- Batarseh P, Aboian E, Ochoa Chaar CI. Infrainguinal disease: Management when no option for revascularization is available. In Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 11th edition by Anthony Sidawy and Bruce Perler. In Press.
Other Publications:
1- Master’s Thesis in Neuroscience.Hyperalgesia and alteration of pro-inflammatory cytokines and neurotrophin levels by intracerevroventricular injection of thymulin. American University of Beirut, Lebanon. (5/2001)
2- Editor - “Current Management of Venous diseases” – Book of 43 chapters involving experts in venous diseases from several specialties published by Springer 2018.
Continued Medical Education:
1- Writer of questions for Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program 4 (VESAP 4) – Section of venous diseases –
2- Writer of questions for the American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery In training Exam. 2020-2023
Online Publication:
1- Ochoa Chaar CI, Dardik A, Satoskar S. Phlegmasia alba and cerulea dolens. Online publication: emedicine.medscape.com/article/461809-overview. Oct 12, 2015
2- Fereydooni A, Dahl N, Ochoa Chaar CI. Technical and Ethical Challenges in the care of an independent nonagenarian with critical limb ischemia. Archives of Clinical and Medical Case reports. www.fortunejournals.com/articles/technical-and-ethical-challenges-in-the-care-of-an-independent-nonagenarian-with-critical-limb-ischemia. Jan 31, 2020
3- Vaghela S, Hussain O, Tickoo M, Ochoa Chaar CI. Inadvertent arterial placement of companion central venous line placement: Seldingers Technique revisited. International Journal of Clinical and Medical Images. www.imagejournals.org/articles/inadvertent-arterial-placement-of-companion-central-venous-line-placement-seldingers-technique-revisited-643.(2020) Vol 7, Issue 8.
4- Shaydakov M, Ochoa Chaar CI. AVF Mentorship Program. Vein Specialist Newsletter.www.veinforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AVF-2020-November-NL-FINAL.pdf.November 2020.
5- Ochoa Chaar CI. The American Venous Forum: Inspiration, Value, and Character. Vein Specialist Newsletter. www.veinforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AVF-2020-November-NL-FINAL.pdf.November 2020.
6- Alameddine D, Squizzato A, Riva N, Ochoa Chaar CI. Can NSAID be used as prophylactic agents against VTE in patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures? Venous thromboembolism International Musculoskeletal Guidelines.
icmphilly.com/vte-31-can-nsaid-be-used-as-prophylactic-agents-against-vte-in-patients-undergoing-orthopaedic-procedures.
7- Hamdi S, Poolman R,Ochoa Chaar CI. Are there differences between various injectable agents for pharmacological VTE prophylaxis with regard to efficacy and safety profile? Venous thromboembolism International Musculoskeletal Guidelines.
icmphilly.com/vte-37-are-there-differences-between-various-injectable-agents-for-pharmacological-vte-prophylaxis-with-regard-to-efficacy-and-safety-profile
8- Ochoa Chaar CI, Huttler J, Jamil Y. Paradoxical Embolism. Online Publication: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/460607-overview. April 2023
9- Kim TI, Lee SR, Gorecka J, Baratta V, Elliston S, Fillion S, Mena-Hurtado C, Mojibian H, Ahuja V, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Intervention to optimize follow-up after lower extremity revascularization. JVS-Vascular Insights. 2023;1:1-6.
10- Neifert A, Su D, Ochoa Chaar CI, Sumpio B. Premature Atherosclerosis: A review of current literature. JVS-Vascular Insights. March 2023.
11- Pinto P, Ochoa Chaar CI. Exploring the depths of deep venous disease. Vein Specialist Newsletter. https://www.venousforum.org/resources/news-publications/newsletter-2023-03-page3/#exploring-the-depths. March 2023.
Editorials:
1- Ochoa Chaar CI. Invited Commentary on: Contemporary Revascularization Strategies and Outcomes Among Patients with Diabetes with Critical Limb Ischemia. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. PracticeUpdate website.www.practiceupdate.com/content/contemporary-revascularization-strategies-and-outcomes-among-patients-with-diabetes-with-critical-limb-ischemia/115850/65/8/1. April 2021.
2- Ochoa Chaar CI, Alameddine D. A commentary on: Association Between the ACE Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism and Risk of Lower-Limb Amputation in Patients With Long-Standing Type 1 Diabetes. PracticeUpdate website. https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/ace-insertiondeletion-polymorphism-and-risk-of-lower-limb-amputation-in-long-standing-type-1-diabetes/127860/65/8/1. December 2021
3- Ochoa Chaar CI, Alameddine D. A commentary on: Residual osteomyelitis at the resection margin after conservative surgery is not associated with the recurrence of diabetic foot infection and may successfully be treated
without postoperative antibiotic therapy. PracticeUpdate website. https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/association-between-residual-osteomyelitis-at-resection-margin-after-conservative-surgery-and-recurrence-of-diabetic-foot-infection/153679/65/8/1.
September 2023
4- Ochoa Chaar CI, Alameddine D. A commentary on: Risk Factors for and Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease inSwedish Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Register-Based Study. PracticeUpdate website.
https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/risk-factors-for-and-risk-of-peripheral-artery-disease-in-swedish-individuals-with-type-2-diabetes/160570/65/8/1
January 2024
Letters:
1- Huynh N, Fares WH, Lee AI, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Reply. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2018 Jul;6(4):560-561.
2- Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Reply. J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2020 Mar;8(2):337-338.
3-Ochoa Chaar CI. The American Venous Forum: Inspiration, Value, and Character. Letter from the Guest Editor. Vein Specialist Newsletter. November 2020.
4- Grubman S, Ochoa Chaar CI. Venography as a pragmatic tool for inferior vena cava filter positioning analysis.J Vasc Surg Venous LymphatDisord. 2024 Mar;12(2):101736.
Opinions:
1- Ochoa Chaar CI, Makuch R. Emergency Use Authorization for Remdesivir and Its Potential Implications. Ther InnovRegul Sci. 2020 Sep 3. doi: 10.1007/s43441-020-00212-5.
2- Ochoa Chaar CI. COVID-19 Vaccine: Am I the next guinea Pig? New Haven Register. Jan 15, 2021. https://www.nhregister.com/opinion/article/Opinion-COVID-19-vaccine-Am-I-the-next-guinea-15873727.php
Abstracts:
1- Massaad, CA, Safieh-Garabedian, B, Ochoa-Chaar, CI, Jabbur, SJ, Saade, NE, Differential modulation of capsaicin-induced hyperalgesia and cytokine upreguration by sympathetic antagonists. Society for Neuroscience (11 / 2000) Volume: 26, Page: 1695.
2- Safieh-Garabedian B, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Atweh SF, Jabbur SJ, Saade NE, Intracerebroventricular injections of endotoxin induce hyperalgesia and cytokines. Society for Neuroscience (11 / 2000) Volume: 26, Page: 1179.
3- Saade NE, Massaad, CA, Ochoa-Chaar CI, Atweh SF, Safieh-Garabedian B, Jabbur SJ. Possible contribution of neuropeptides and histamine to the hyperalgesia induced by intraplantar injection of capsaicin. European Journal of Neuroscience(2000) Volume: 12, Page: 358.
4- Safieh-Garabedian B, Dardenne M, OchoaChaar CI, Massaad CA, Atweh SF, Jabbur SJ, Saade NE. Intracerebroventricular injection of thymulin modulates cytokine and nerve growth factor levels in different areas of the rat brain. European Journal of Neuroscience(2000) Volume: 12, Page: 358.
5- OchoaChaar CI, Bell RL, Duffy TP, Duffy AJ. Open and laparascopic hernia repair in patients with systemic mastocytosis. Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. (10/2005)
6-OchoaChaar CI, Leder SB, Sasaki CT, Bayar S, Salem RR. Evaluation of Aspiration Following Transhiatal Esophagectomy with FEES. Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. (11/2006)
7- Ochoa Chaar CI, Attanasio P, Detterbeck F. Disruption of the costal margin with transdiaphragmatic abdominal herniation induced by coughing. Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. (11/2007)
8-Akkary E, Cramer T, Ochoa Chaar CI, Rajput K, Sunkyung Y. Effective exercise habits of the formerly obese. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. (9/2008)
9- Ochoa Chaar CI, Hirsch SA, Cwenar M, Rhee RY, Chaer RA, AbuHamad G, Dillavou ED. Expanding the role of endovenous laser ablation (EVLT): results in large diameter, small saphenous and anterior accessory veins. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 38th Annual symposium. (4/2010)
10- Ochoa Chaar CI, Hirsch SA, Cwenar M, Rhee RY, Chaer RA, Abu Hamad G, Dillavou ED. Expanding the role of endovenous laser ablation (EVLT): results in large diameter, small saphenous and anterior accessory veins. 26th Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Presentation. (5/2010)
11- Ochoa Chaar CI, Leers SA, Marone L, Cho JS, Baril DT, Fernandez N, Jeyabalan G, Rhee RY, Makaroun, MS, Chaer RA. Lower Extremity Revascularization in Young Patients: Have Endovascular Options Impacted Practice and Outcomes?Eastern Vascular Society, 24th annual meeting. (9/2010)
12 - Ochoa Chaar, CI, Eid RE, Tzeng E, Chaer RA, Makaroun MS, Cho JS. Open Secondary Interventions after Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Eastern Vascular Society, 24th annual meeting. ( 9/2010)
13- Jain A, Sumpio B, Reiner E, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular management of symptomatic hepartic artery aneurysm. 10th Annual Innovations in Complex Vascular & Endovascular Interventions. (5/2012)
14-Cruz J, Ziegler KR, Sumpio BE, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Scoutt L, Ochoa Chaar CI. Duplex diagnosis of iatrogenic stenosis of the profunda femoris from of a superficial femoral artery stent. Society for Vascular Ultrasound, 35th annual meeting. (6/2012)
15- Ziegler KR, CruzJ, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Sumpio BE, Scoutt L, Ochoa ChaarCI. Iatrogenic profunda femoris stenosis after superficial femoral artery stenting. Eastern Vascular Society, 26th annual meeting. (9/2012)
16- Ochoa Chaar CI, Skrip LA, Indes JE, Gusberg RJ, Sarac TP, Dardik A. Surgery for the very old: are nonagenarians different? Association for Academic Surgery, 10th American Surgical Congress. (2/2015)
17- Rathbone D, Zinter J, Ghandour L, Sarac T, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI.Novel Endovascular Grasper for Challenging Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval. American Venous Forum, 27th annual meeting. (2/2015)
18- Ochoa Chaar CI, Skrip LA, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Sumpio BE, Sarac TP, Dardik A. The impact of percutaneous access on the outcomes of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 44thannual meeting. (3/2015)
19- Rajaee S, Holder T, Indes JE, Muhs BE, Sarac T, Sumpio BE, Toll BA, Ochoa Chaar CI.
Early results of a smoking cessation intervention for patients with peripheral vascular disease: A Randomized Controlled Study. Society of Vascular Surgery, Annual meeting. (6/2015)
20- Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Sumpio BE, Indes JE, Dardik A, Sarac T, Rectenwald J, Ochoa Chaar CI. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement and Retrieval: A Survey of Vascular Specialists’ Practices. Eastern Vascular Society, 29th annual meeting. (9/ 2015)
21- Huynh N, Fares W, Brownson K, Brahmandam A, Lee AI, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar, CI. Is Pulmonary Embolism Predictable in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis? Eastern Vascular Society, 29th annual meeting. (9/ 2015)
22- Ochoa Chaar CI, Shebl F, Sumpio BE, Dardik A, Sarac T, Indes JE. Distal Embolization during Lower Extremity Endovascular Interventions. New England Society of Vascular Surgery. 42nd annual meeting. (10/2015)
23- Brownson K, Brahmandam A, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Stolar M, Fares W, Lee AI, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Characteristics of Provoked Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Tertiary Care Center. New England Society of Vascular Surgery. 42ndannual meeting. (10/2015)
24 – Dinga Madou I, Slade M, Orion K, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar, CI. The impact of functional status on the outcomes of endovascular lower extremity revascularization for critical limb ischemia in the elderly. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery Society. 26th Winter Meeting.(2/2016)
25 – Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio BE, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of advanced endovascular techniques for IVC filter retrieval. American Venous Forum, 28th annual meeting. (3/2016)
26- Kaltenmeier C, Erben Y, Indes JE, Lee AI, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Gender differences in May-Thurner Syndrome: A systematic review of the literature. American Venous Forum, 28th annual meeting. (3/2016)
27–Brownson K, Satoskar S, Reynolds J, Sumpio BE, Sarac T, Scoutt L, Lee AI, Ochoa Chaar CI. Thrombus resolution as guide to anticoagulation therapy for provoked deep vein thrombosis – TRUDVT pilot study. American Venous Forum, 28th annual meeting. (3/2016)
28- Chin J, Skrip L, Sumpio BE, Cardella J, Indes JE, Sarac T, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar, CI. Percutaneous EVAR in morbidly obese patients. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 45th annual meeting. (3/2016)
29 - Chin J, Skrip L, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar, CI. Open and endovascular AAA repair in morbidly obese patients. Eastern Vascular Society, 30th annual meeting. (9/ 2016)
30- Dewane M, Quencer K, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular treatment of a large iliac vein aneurysm and high flow arteriovenous fistula. Eastern Vascular Society, 30th annual meeting. (9/ 2016)
31- Chin J, Heib A, Ochoa Chaar CI, Cardella J, Orion K, Sarac T. Trends and outcomes in endovascular and open surgical treatment of visceral aneurysms. Eastern Vascular Society, 30th annual meeting. (9/2016)
32- Brahmandam A, Abougergi M, Ochoa Chaar CI. National trends in hospitalizations for venous thromboembolism. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 43rd annual meeting. (9/2016)
33- Tsay C, Rajaee S, Cha C, Ochoa Chaar CI, Sarac T. Open removal of Greenfield IVC filter penetrating the head of the pancreas. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 46th annual meeting. (3/2017)
34- Doroodgar Jorshery S, Skrip L, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid procedures improve perioperative outcomes of femoro-popliteal revascularization compared to bypass. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 44rd annual meeting. (9/2017)
35 – Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. How far is too far? The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of vein ablation. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 44rd annual meeting. (9/2017)
36 - Ochoa Chaar CI, Doroodgar Jorshery S, Skrip L, Orion K, Sarac T. Treatment of critical limb ischemia in functionally dependent patients with Infrainguinal disease. Eastern Vascular Society, 31th annual meeting. (10/2017)
37- Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, OrionK, Sumpio B, Sarac T.
The effect of commercial insurance policies on outcomes of venous ablations. Eastern Vascular Society, 31th annual meeting. (10/2017)
38- Doroodgar Jorshery, S, Zhang Y, Luo J, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Hybrid and open strategies for bilateral lower extremity inflow revascularization.Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society 27th Winter Meeting. (2/2018)
39- Hsu C, Brahmandam A, Brownson K, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Lee AI, Fares W, Ochoa Chaar CI. The Effects of Statin Therapy on Thrombus Resolution in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis. American Venous Forum, 30th annual meeting. (2/2018)
40- Aurshina A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Endovascular treatment of duplicated inferior vena cava compression from retroperitoneal fibrosis. American Venous Forum, 30th annual meeting. (2/2018)
41- Aurshina A, Brahmandam A, Yawei Zhang, Mojibian H, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Patient perspectives on IVC filter retrieval. American Venous Forum, 30th annual meeting. (2/2018)
42- Ochoa Chaar CI, Doroodgar Jorshery S, Zhang Y, Luo J, Sarac T. A propensity matched comparison of hybrid surgery and aortobifemoral bypass for inflow revascularization. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 47th annual meeting. (3/2018)
43- Ochoa Chaar CI, Brahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Zhang Y, Wang X, Cardella J, Sarac T. Medical student interest groups: The future of 0-5 Success. Society of Vascular Surgery, annual meeting. (6/2018)
42- Ochoa Chaar CI, Velasquez Mejia C, Brownstein A, Elefteriades J. Two-Staged open surgical approach for aorto-esophageal fistula. Society of Vascular Surgery, annual meeting. (6/2018)
43- Aurshina A, Huber S, Deng Y, Attaran R, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Incidence and Significance of Iliac Vein Compression on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Eastern Vascular Society, 32nd Annual Meeting. (9/2018)
44- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Goodney P, Dardik A, Abougergi M. One-year readmission after open and endovascular revascularization for critical limb ischemia. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 45th annual meeting. (10/2018)
45- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Rezek I, Luciano R, Clancy J. Treatment of SVC syndrome with kissing brachiocephalic stents and exchange of pacemaker leads. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 45th annual meeting. (10/2018)
46- Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Zhuo, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Safety and efficacy of venous ablation in octogenarians. New England Society of Vascular Surgery, 45th annual meeting. (10/2018)
47- Tsay C, Luo J, Zhang Y, Attaran R, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. Perioperative outcomes of lower extremity revascularization for rest pain and tissue loss. American Heart Association Annual Meeting. (11/2018)
48- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, DeTrani M, Doroodgar S, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. The Reintervention Index: A New Measure for comparative effectiveness of lower extremity revascularization. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society 28th Winter Meeting. (2/2019)
49- Brahmandam A, Gholitabar N, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Georgi M, Ochoa Chaar CI. Disparity in outcomes after revascularization for critical limb ischemia warrants separate reporting of tissue loss and rest pain. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society 28th Winter Meeting. (2/2019)
50- Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, Devlin M, Luo J, Zhang Y, Shia H, Silasi D, Lui F. Surgeon education on hemostatic agents. 14th Annual Academic Surgical Congress. (2/2019)
51- Aurshina A, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI. The location of reflux in the saphenous vein does not impact the outcomes of vein ablation. American Venous Forum, 31st annual meeting. (2/2019)
52- Ochoa Chaar CI, Aurshina A, Orion K, Sumpio
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