Publications by authors named "D R Staub"
Background: We hypothesized, that endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) with the highly water specific 1940-nm wavelength laser would reduce ablation-related thrombus extension (ARTE) incidence compared to the less specific 1470-nm laser.
Materials And Methods: Between February 2017 to March 2023 we identified a consecutive series of patients undergoing EVLA from the prospectively ongoing VEINOVA registry. Patients were treated with the 1940-nm or 1470-nm laser.
Article Synopsis
- - This study aimed to evaluate how well PET/CT and MRI can predict relapse in patients with large-vessel giant cell arteritis (LV-GCA) after they stop treatment.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 40 patients who had their treatment stopped while in remission, comparing imaging results between those who relapsed and those who didn’t.
- - The findings indicated that imaging scores from PET/CT and MRI did not significantly differ between relapsing and non-relapsing patients, suggesting these methods may not be effective for guiding treatment decisions in LV-GCA.
We sought to investigate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters that correspond to vasculitis observed via [F]FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and ultrasound in patients with large-vessel giant cell arteritis (LV-GCA). We performed a cross-sectional analysis of patients diagnosed with LV-GCA. Patients were selected if MRI, PET/CT, and vascular ultrasound were performed at the time of LV-GCA diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarotid Plaque-RADS: A Novel Stroke Risk Classification System.
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging
January 2024
Background: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is highly prevalent in the general population and is a well-established risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Although the morphological characteristics of vulnerable plaques are well recognized, there is a lack of consensus in reporting and interpreting carotid plaque features.
Objectives: The aim of this paper is to establish a consistent and comprehensive approach for imaging and reporting carotid plaque by introducing the Plaque-RADS (Reporting and Data System) score.