Waheeb John Shammas, BS, MBA, RA, BA

We propose a dissection classification combining depth of injury from intima to adventitia with circumference of dissection. This classification exhibits six dissection grades (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2) as seen on IVUS (the “iDissection”...

We propose a...

03/30/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Venovo Venous Stent in Treating Iliac Vein Compression: A Single-Center Experience

09/01/2021

Rommy Khalafallah ;

Andrew N. Shammas , BS , OMS, MD;

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

Srikanth R. Kasula , MD;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Qais Radaideh , MD, MS;

Gail A. Shammas , BSN, BS , RN, BSc;

Susan Jones-Miller , MD, MS;

Shaddy Khalafallah ;

Amanda Abi Doumet , MD;

Rusina Karia , MD;

We present our own experience with the Venovo venous stent in treating iliac vein compression (ILVC). In this retrospective cohort, we included consecutive patients treated with the Venovo venous stent for ILVC at our center. Stent deployment...

We present our own experience...

09/01/2021

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Intravascular Ultrasound Assessment and Correlation With Angiographic Findings Demonstrating Femoropopliteal Arterial Dissections Post Atherectomy: Results From the iDissection Study

06/27/2018

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

Susan Jones-Miller , MD, MS;

James T. Torey , PA-C, PA;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Gail A. Shammas , BSN, BS , RN, BSc;

We assess the safety and efficacy of arteriotomy closure with the intravascular FemoSeal vascular closure device compared with manual compression in patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization via the common femoral artery.

We assess the safety and...

06/27/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Predicting Iliac Vein Compression With Computed Tomography Angiography and Venography: Correlation With Intravascular Ultrasound

11/25/2018

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Gail A. Shammas , BSN, BS , RN, BSc;

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

Qais Radaideh , MD, MS;

Susan Jones-Miller , MD, MS;

Istvan Z. Kovach , RA;

Bassel Bou Dargham , MD, BS;

Rayan Jo Rachwan , MD;

Andrew N. Shammas , BS , OMS, MD;

Srikanth R. Kasula , MD;

Ghassan E. Daher , MD;

Allyson R. Winter , DO;

Waleed Omar , BS;

Aman Manazir , RA;

We evaluated the role of computed tomography angiography and venography in diagnosing common iliac vein compression when compared to IVUS.

We evaluated the role of...

11/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Detecting Venous Reflux Using a Sixty-Degree Reverse Trendelenburg (RT-60) Position in Symptomatic Patients With Chronic Venous Disease

07/15/2016

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

William Hauber , MS, RT(R), CNMT;

Melissa J. Green , RCS;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Julie Dokas , RDMS, RVT;

Mary F. Knowles , RVT;

Gail A. Shammas , BSN, BS , RN, BSc;

This study examines the predictability of identifying venous reflux using a reverse Trendelenburg 60° when compared with the standing position in the great and small saphenous veins.

This study examines the...

07/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Treatment of Totally Occluded Popliteal Artery With the Auryon Laser Via Pedal Access in a Patient With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

12/06/2020

Waheeb John Shammas , BS, MBA, RA, BA;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

The Auryon laser7,8 has a 355 nm wavelength with shorter pulse width (10-25 ns), which means a high laser power that is effective in ablating severe calcium. The longer wavelength allows for a higher absorption of the laser photons by the...

The Auryon laser7,8 has a 355 nm...

12/06/2020

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