Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Background Randomized evidence suggested improved outcomes in fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidance of coronary revascularization compared to medical therapy in well-defined patient cohorts. Patients undergoing coronary angiography between January 2014 and December 2015 were included in the analysis.

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Coronary Angiogram Coronary Artery Disease Inpatient Cardiovascular Disease 64

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e010086, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:In January 2014, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association released a policy statement arguing for the inclusion of cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and value assessments in clinical practice guidelines.

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Article Cardiovascular Disease Circulation Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The primary outcome was the composite of functional independence (FI, mRS 0-2) or return to pre-stroke mRS (return of Rankin, RoR) at 90 days. The primary outcome was the composite of functional independence (FI, mRS 0-2) or return to pre-stroke mRS (return of Rankin, RoR) at 90 days. The primary outcome (FI or ROR) was seen in 30.7%

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Hemorrhage 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has potential to dramatically improve healthcare outcomes. Methods:This was a retrospective analysis of 1,672 consecutive acute stroke patients (AIS) treated at Clinica Alemana de Santiago between 2014-2023.

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Technology 40

Open Heart

AUGUST 21, 2023

Background Insights on the differences in clinical outcomes, quality of life (QoL) and health resource utilisation (HRU) with different levels of care available to post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) populations in rural and urban settings are limited. The adjusted incidence rate ratio was 0.92 (95% CI, 0.74

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Myocardial Infarction Angina Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A good functional outcome occurred in 813 (43.8%) patients. Independent predictors of the primary outcome, with points allocated toward the final score, included younger age, higher ASPECTS, lower NIHSS, and time from last known well to arterial puncture. However, EVT may be less effective in extreme scenarios (e.g.,

Circulation 40

Circulation Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Favorable clinical outcome (90-day mRS 0-3) was achieved in 99/246 patients (40.2%), with mortality affecting 98/246 patients (39.8%). At 1-year, favorable clinical outcome (mRS 0-3) was achieved in 98/237 patients (41.4%), with mortality affecting 113/236 patients (47.9%).Conclusion:EVT

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Circulation Outcomes Thrombolysis Hemorrhage 40

Open Heart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Methods A retrospective cohort study including patients aged 65 years and older who had undergone a comprehensive geriatric assessment prior to TAVI between January 2014 and January 2021. The primary outcomes were 90-day mortality, 90-day readmissions and major postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Based on the effect size in the aforementioned studies, nationwide research may provide a more complete assessment of outcomes and relationships and help fill knowledge gaps. The patients taking DAPT and ASA on admission were identified using ICD-9-CM code. ASA was associated with lower odds of mortality (DAPT: OR 0.45; 95%CI 0.39-0.51;

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Hospital Outcomes Inpatient Nursing 40

Cardiology Update

MARCH 17, 2024

Data were prospectively gathered from individuals aged 1 to under 18 years participating in the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis long-term registry spanning from June 2014 to December 2016. Outcomes: Over a median follow-up of 12.5 months (IQR: 11.3–15.3),

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Cardiomyopathy Pediatrics Heart Failure Research 119

Open Heart

APRIL 11, 2022

Knowledge on the long-term impact of BIS on cardiovascular outcomes in the general population is lacking. Biomarkers for iron stores (serum ferritin and serum transferrin receptor) was analysed from frozen blood samples in 2014. However, results from epidemiological studies are conflicting.

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Heart Disease Outcomes Biomarkers Cardiovascular Disease 52

Open Heart

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Methods Using an electronic medical record-based database with seven tertiary hospitals in Japan, this retrospective study included 7160 patients who underwent PCI between April 2014 and March 2020 and who completed a 3-year follow-up and were divided into three groups: no HF, HF with high BNP level and HF with low BNP level.

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Heart Failure Academic Risk Factors Hospital 98

Open Heart

JUNE 21, 2022

However, the impact of elevated FP as detected by pretranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) echocardiogram on long-term outcomes after TAVR remains unclear. Methods This was a retrospective study of all patients who underwent TAVR between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017.

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic AFIB 52

DAIC

APRIL 16, 2024

The research team analyzed deaths after PCI occurring at 39 Michigan hospitals participating in BMC2 between 2012 and 2014. These hospitals use procedural and outcome data to inform quality projects to improve care and patient outcomes. For more information: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Angioplasty Stents Stent Heart Attack 111

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The study aims to assess whether mortality and VT/VF events decreased in patients who received ICDs during different time periods (2007–2010, 2011–2014, and 2015–2018). The primary outcome was overall mortality, assessed across the entire sample and the three periods. 001) and the combined outcome ( p  = .009).

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Defibrillator Sudden Cardiac Death Tachycardia Public Health 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We sought to assess predictors of ED mode of arrival and its effects on acute stroke care and inpatient outcomes in a large racial-ethnically diverse cohort.Methods:In 2016, we launched a system-wide standardized telestroke program for 21 certified stroke centers. Among these, 2014 (61.7%) were in the early window (0-4.5

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Stroke Strokes Hospital Outcomes 40

Open Heart

MAY 31, 2022

Aims This study aims to (1) define the characteristics of patients with a first admission for heart failure (HF), stratified by type (reduced (HFrEF) vs preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction) in a regional Australian setting; (2) compare the outcomes in terms of mortality and rehospitalisation and (3) assess adherence to the treatment guidelines.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Outcomes Echocardiogram Hospital 52

Heart BMJ

APRIL 25, 2024

Methods This retrospective cohort study identified patients with COPD using administrative data from Alberta, Canada from 2014 to 2019. The primary outcome was the composite of all-cause death or a first hospitalisation for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure (HF), arrhythmia or cerebral ischaemia. years and 51.7%

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Heart Failure Risk Factors Arrhythmia 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aimed to evaluate the utilization and predictors of utilization of TCD in ICH and AIS hospitalizations of the USA.Methods:A retrospective cross-sectional study on the Nationwide Inpatient Sample was analyzed using the year 2003-2014. Hospitalizations with ICH, AIS, and TCD were identified using the ICD-9-CM codes 431 and 433-437.XX

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Ultrasound Stroke Strokes Hospital 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 4, 2024

Primary outcome was a shift toward better functional outcome on the modified Rankin Scale at 90 days. BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular treatment (EVT) has been investigated in randomized trials and meta-analyses. These studies mainly concerned anterior circulation occlusions.

Thrombolysis 40

Thrombolysis Circulation Hemorrhage Outcomes 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 23, 2024

This study aims to develop a risk adjustment methodology introducing a novel, clinically meaningful adverse event outcome and incorporating a modern understanding of risk.METHODS:Data from diagnostic only and interventional cases with defined case types were collected for patients ≤18 years of age and ≥2.5

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pediatrics 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundPrevious clinical trials found improved outcome of thrombolytic treatment in patients with ischemic wake‐up stroke (WUS) selected by advanced imaging techniques. Functional outcomes were assessed by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. 1.74];P=0.050).

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Hemorrhage Thrombolysis 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A prior published analysis of national trends after one year in mechanical thrombectomy use and outcomes for stroke before and after publication of the 2015 US guideline update showed improved functional outcomes and lower peri‐procedural mortality. Safety outcomes include in‐hospital medical complications and mortality.

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Stroke Strokes Cardiac Arrest Inpatient 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Objective:Disorders of consciousness (DoC) are known to correlate with worse functional outcome after hemorrhagic stroke. The primary outcome was coma (GCS ≤ 8) at time of admission. These modifiable risk factors are an important therapeutic target for improving outcomes for patients with DoC.

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Hemorrhage Stroke Strokes Risk Factors 40

DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

Launched in 2014, Healthy Heart Africa was established to address the increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Africa.

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Kidney Disease Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension 111

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of FD for these aneurysms.MethodsA retrospective analysis of a multicentric observational registry was performed between 2014 and 2022. The primary outcome was complete occlusion at last imaging follow up which was defined as per the Raymond Roy occlusion scale.

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Aneurysm Circulation Hemorrhage Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The curriculum focused on lifestyle modifications and covered 2013/2014 AHA stroke prevention guidelines and 2013 AHA/ACC guidelines to reduce cardiovascular risk.Results/Data:A 40% response rate was achieved from HCP participants. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP272-ATP272, February 1, 2024. on the post-survey.

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Education Stroke Strokes Risk Factors 40

Open Heart

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Within a large cohort of registry patients, we aimed to explore the incidence, predictors and clinical outcomes of renal impairment post-PCI. Methods The Victorian Cardiac Outcomes Registry is an Australian state-based clinical quality registry focusing on collecting data from all PCI capable centres.

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Kidney Disease Outcomes Diabetes 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The present study aimed to validate the proposed algorithm by the American Heart Association (AHA‐2022) considering cardiovascular findings and outcomes in kidney transplant candidates, and to compare AHA‐2022 with the previous recommendation (AHA‐2012).Methods

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Transplant Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Studies have reported racial disparities in young stroke patients and less desired outcomes of minorities. Socioeconomic status, risk factors, stroke etiology, acute interventions and short-term outcomes were accessed. Introduction:A rising prevalence of stroke in young patients was noticed in recent years. were male, and 60.4%

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 40

Stroke Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The primary outcome was incident acute ischemic stroke. Secondary outcomes included hemorrhagic stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and all-cause mortality. We matched 3809 patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (mean age 59±13 years; 46.5% women) and 11 427 patients undergoing hemodialysis (mean age 59±13 years; 47.3%

Kidney Disease 40

Kidney Disease Stroke Strokes Cerebrovascular Disease 40

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Abstract Aims A high resting heart rate (RHR) and low systolic blood pressure (SBP) are a risk factor and a risk indicator, respectively, for poor heart failure (HF) outcomes. Complete follow-up data were available for 5138 patients. 2.21, p  < 0.001), cardiovascular death (HR 2.70, 95% CI 1.69–4.33, 2.01, p  < 0.001).

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Blood Pressure Heart Failure Hospital Risk Factors 40

Open Heart

APRIL 20, 2022

Retrospective analysis was performed on follow-up data for outcomes. Propensity score matching was used to compare workload achieved during ESE pre-COVID-19, in 768 consecutive patients who underwent ESE between May 2014 and May 2015. Service evaluation authorisation of research capability number SE20/059.

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COVID-19 Exercise Coronary Artery Disease Echocardiogram 52

DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

“Receiving this CE mark certification for our Zio monitor and ZEUS system reflects our team’s commitment to delivering the highest quality services as we seek to drive better health outcomes and more equitable access for patients around the globe. American Heart Journal of Medicine , 2014. Nature Medicine , 2019. Turakhia, M.

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Technology Certification Arrhythmia Electrocardiogram 98

Open Heart

JUNE 9, 2022

Methods This prospective longitudinal study examines medical records between 1999 and 2014 for Medicaid beneficiaries born after 1982 who lived in a state that funds all reproductive health services, including induced abortion.

Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiovascular Disease Medicaid Diabetes Risk Factors 52

Open Heart

MAY 9, 2022

In the absence of an Australian echocardiography registry, we developed a national clinical quality registry (GenesisCare Cardiovascular Outcomes Echo Registry). Key performance outcomes benchmarked against the aggregated study cohort and international standards were reported to individual sites to drive quality improvement.

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Laboratory Technology Outcomes 52

Hypertension Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Between 2011 and 2014, the age-adjusted proportion of adults with controlled BP declined from 78.0% We examined contemporary trends in hypertension treatment and control in a national sample of adults with CKD.METHODS:We evaluated 5% cross-sectional samples of adults with CKD between 2011 and 2019 in the Veterans Health Administration.

Kidney Disease 40

Kidney Disease Hypertension Blood Pressure Outcomes 40