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

Original Contribution

Interatrial Septal Defect Closure for Cerebrovascular Accidents:
Exploring the Role of Various Anticoagulants

08/01/2008

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

Michael Jerin , PhD;

Peter Sharis , MD;

Ghassan Harb , MD;

Stephanie Egts , MD;

Eric J. Dippel , MD;

Penny Stoakes , RN;

Jeannette Byrd , RN;

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

Interatrial septal defects (IASD) have been associated with an increased incidence of cryptogenic strokes.1–7 Percutaneous closure of these defects is now widely performed and the safety of this procedure has been established. It is unclear,...

Interatrial septal defects...

08/01/2008

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

Interatrial Septal Defect Closure for Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accidents: Impact on Recurrence and Frequency of Migraine He

08/01/2008

Michael Jerin , PhD;

Peter Sharis , MD;

Eric J. Dippel , MD;

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

Ghassan Harb , MD;

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

Stephanie Egts , MD;

Penny Stoakes , RN;

Jeannette Byrd , RN;

Interatrial septal defects...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Five-Year Freedom From Target-Lesion Revascularization Using Excimer Laser Ablation Therapy in the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis of Femoropopliteal Arteries

05/31/2017

Lorraine Arikat , RA;

Andrew N. Shammas , BS , OMS, MD;

Alec Darrow , BS;

Benjamin Rudy , BA;

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

Avantika Banerjee , MD, BS , MS;

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

We present a retrospective analysis from our center on the 5-year outcomes of excimer laser atherectomy in the treatment of in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal arteries.

We present a retrospective...

05/31/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Long-Term Outcomes in Treating Left Main Trifurcation Coronary Artery Disease with the Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent

08/01/2008

Eric J. Dippel , MD;

Jon Robken , MD;

Michael Jerin , PhD;

Peter Sharis , MD;

Penny Stoakes , RN;

Jeannette Byrd , RN;

Amber Avila , BSc;

Lauren Gehbauer , BSc;

Leslie Farland ;

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

Stephanie Brosius ;

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

Matthew Winter ;

Lynne Majetic , RN;

Left main (LM) trifurcation coronary stenting is a challenging and complex percutaneous procedure that has been reported in small series and case reports.1–5 Typically, this disease is treated surgically, but with the advent of drug-eluting...

Left main (LM) trifurcation...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Safety and Effectiveness of the Nav-6 Filter in Preventing Distal Embolization During Jetstream Atherectomy of Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Lesions

05/15/2016

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

Atif Mohammad , MD;

Avantika Banerjee , MD, BS , MS;

Karan Sarode , MS, MA;

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

Emmanouil S. Brilakis , MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI;

Subhash Banerjee , MD, FSCAI;

The risk of distal embolization during infrainguinal peripheral artery interventions is often mitigated by the use of embolic protection devices. This study investigates the use of the Nav-6 filter with Boston Scientific's Jetstream (JS)...

The risk of distal embolization...

05/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Utilization of GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors in Peripheral Percutaneous<br />
Interventions: Current Applications and In-Hospital Outcomes<br />

08/01/2008

Eric J. Dippel , MD;

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

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

Michael Jerin , PhD;

Alisha Kumar , BS;

Lynn Kennedy ;

Thrombus is highly prevalent in patients with peripheral arterial disease, particularly those with recent symptoms and occluded or subtotally occluded vessels. In a prospective registry of 17 consecutive patients with recent (< 6 months)...

Thrombus is highly prevalent in...

08/01/2008

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

Original Contribution

Treatment of Left Main Coronary Trifurcation Lesions with the Paclitaxel Drug-Eluting Stent (Full title below)

07/13/2009

Eric J. Dippel , MD;

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

Jon Robken , MD;

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

Michael Jerin , PhD;

Anup Parikh ;

Katherine Coin ;

Peter Sharis , MD;

Treatment of Left Main Coronary Trifurcation Lesions with the Paclitaxel Drug-Eluting Stent: Mid-Term Outcomes from a Tertiary Medical Center ABSTRACT: Background. Left main trifurcating coronary artery disease (LMTCAD) is a complex and...

Treatment of Left Main Coronary...

07/13/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Are We Appropriately Treating Infrapopliteal Arterial Disease? The Need for Precision Imaging With Intravascular Ultrasound

12/13/2018

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

Qais Radaideh , MD, MS;

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

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

Ehrin J. Armstrong , MD, MSc, FACC;

In a case of severe stenosis of the tibioperoneal trunk treated under angiographic and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance, angiography underestimated true vessel size and was unable to identify the presence of dissections vs IVUS.

In a case of severe stenosis of...

12/13/2018

Vascular Disease Management