Joji J. Varghese, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Original Research

Single Access Versus Dual Antegrade and Retrograde Access Approach for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization in Complex Peripheral Arterial Disease

02/22/2019

Brad J. Martinsen , PhD;

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Zsuzsanna Igyarto , PhD;

In this study, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of initial dual antegrade and retrograde access approach compared with single antegrade or retrograde approach for crossing any level of CTO.

In this study, researchers...

02/22/2019

Vascular Disease Management

Original Research

Acoustic Pulse Thrombolysis Treatment Strategies for Acute Limb Ischemia: An Observational Single-Center Study

11/04/2019

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Harvinder Arora , MD;

Chris McClish , MD;

Alexander Armour , DO;

Larry Lin , MD;

Gorman Thorp , MD;

Estes and colleagues report a single-center observational experience in patients presenting with acute limb ischemia and undergoing APT.

Estes and colleagues report a...

11/04/2019

Vascular Disease Management

Logistical, Financial, and Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurses and Technologists: A U.S. National Survey

01/01/2021

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Srihari S. Naidu , MD;

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Jared Jacques , BS ;

A national, online survey was conducted for nurses and technologists working in the CCL in the United States. The survey was self administered, anonymous, and included 45 questions assessing baseline demographics, logistical changes to...

A national, online survey was...

01/01/2021

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Cath Lab Health

Logistical, Financial, and Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurses and Technologists: A U.S. National Survey

02/07/2021

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Srihari S. Naidu , MD;

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Jared Jacques , BS ;

Editor's Note: Join CLD's Clinical Editor Morton Kern, MD, as he is joined by guest panelists Srihari Naidu, MD, and Bailey Ann Estes, BSN, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, in a 30-minute discussion of their research. Your questions and comments are...

Editor's Note: Join CLD's...

02/07/2021

Cath Lab Digest

Case Study

Acute Occlusion of Right Axillary to Left Jugular Collateral Vein Secondary to Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

11/03/2017

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

We describe the successful endovascular treatment of a patient with a history of Paget-Schroetter syndrome who had a recurrent right upper extremity DVT due to acute thrombosis of the large right axillary to left jugular collateral vein.

We describe the successful...

11/03/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Case Study

Acute Occlusion of Right Axillary to Left Jugular Collateral Vein Secondary to Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

11/03/2017

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

We describe the successful...

11/03/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Successful Ultrasound-Accelerated Thrombolysis of Acutely Occluded Right Aorto-Femoral Gore-Tex Bypass Graft

11/02/2016

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

David Carlson , MD;

Here, we present a patient who had an acute thrombotic occlusion of the right aorto-femoral bypass (Gore-Tex, Gore Medical) graft, following an endovascular infra-renal aortic stent placement, treated with Ekos thrombolytic therapy.

Here, we present a patient who...

11/02/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Short- and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Coronary Drug-
Eluting Stent Recipients Presenting with Chronic Renal Disease

08/01/2008

Stephen J. Markwell , MA, MS;

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Frank Aguirre , MD;

Marc Shelton , MD;

Gregory J. Mishkel , MD, FRCPC, FACC, FSCAI;

Anna L. Moore , MPH;

Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a common health concern in wealthy countries, with approximately 20 million American adults currently affected.1 While the association between renal insufficiency and increased risk of adverse non-fatal and...

Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

New Devices

A New Kid in Town: Single-Session Treatment for Iliofemoral DVT Without Thrombolytics

12/03/2019

Joji J. Varghese , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Bailey Ann Estes , AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA;

The catheter is technically simple to use and the learning curve is short. Our procedure time was 45 minutes.

The catheter is technically...

12/03/2019

Cath Lab Digest