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.

Heart Failure 98

Heart Failure Academic Risk Factors Hospital 98

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Awareness of symptoms is vital for early recognition and prompt treatment, which can significantly improve health outcomes. Introduction:Stroke and Myocardial Infarction (MI) are the leading causes of death in the United States.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Stroke Strokes Public Health 40

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

Heart BMJ

AUGUST 26, 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the role of age-related features in clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of acute pericarditis, with a focus on the geriatric population.

Pericarditis 52

Pericarditis Outcomes Chest Pain Atrial Fibrillation 52

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.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Outcomes Biomarkers Cardiovascular Disease 52

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Since 2014, overall survival (OS) has been prolonged with addition of other systemic therapies, such as adrenal androgen synthesis blockers, potent androgen receptor blockers, or docetaxel, to ADT.

Cancer 75

Cancer Pharmacology Physiology Outcomes 75

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.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve TAVR Aortic AFIB 52

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

Open Heart

JANUARY 30, 2024

Key metrics and clinical outcomes were compared before and after CSP implementation. Methods This study included consecutive patients with iSTEMI treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) between 1 January 2011 and 15 July 2019 at a single, tertiary referral centre.

STEMI 52

STEMI Hospital Chest Pain Outcomes 52

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

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction Angina Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

BackgroundPrior studies investigating the impact of residual mitral regurgitation (MR), tricuspid regurgitation (TR), and elevated predischarge transmitral mean pressure gradient (TMPG) on outcomes after mitral transcatheter edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER) have assessed each parameter in isolation.

Bicuspid/Mitral 40

Bicuspid/Mitral Outcomes Risk Factors Tricuspid 40

DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

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

Kidney Disease 111

Kidney Disease Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension 111

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Methods:This study was a multicenter retrospective analysis involving consecutive patients who underwent intentional TPVR between May 27, 2014, and September 14, 2023. At 1-year follow-up, the secondary endpoint demonstrated no intergroup differences in outcome (91.7% in the pyramid-type group versus 100% in other types).

Pulmonary 40

Pulmonary Outcomes Circulation 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%

Stroke 40

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.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Technology 40

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

Circulation 40

Circulation Outcomes Thrombolysis Hemorrhage 40

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.

Article 40

Article Cardiovascular Disease Circulation Outcomes 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:In out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients with an initial shockable rhythm, epinephrine increases the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), but its effect on neurological outcome remains uncertain. 3.67], p=0.03). 1.37], p=0.39).Conclusion:In 1.37], p=0.39).Conclusion:In

Cardiac Arrest 40

Cardiac Arrest Hospital Outcomes Pharmacology 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;

Hospital 40

Hospital Outcomes Inpatient Nursing 40

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.

Technology 98

Technology Certification Arrhythmia Electrocardiogram 98

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.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This study highlights the importance of comprehensive FBG monitoring and management to improve outcomes for STEMI patients.

STEMI 52

STEMI Myocardial Infarction Risk Factors Diabetes 52

Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Background To determine the frequency of pregnancy complications and their association with the risk of cardiovascular outcomes in women with structural heart disease (SHD). The outcomes were cardiovascular mortality and hospitalisations defined from the Cause of Death Register and the National Patient Register.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Hypertension Congenital 52

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).

Defibrillator 40

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

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Hospital Outcomes 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Both the outdated 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines and the updated 2023 ESC guidelines recommend immediate invasive management of patients with uncontrolled chest pain. 2014 AHA/ACC guideline for the management of patients with non–ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes. link] Opiates are associated with worse outcomes in Myocardial Infarction.

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Myocardial Infarction Chest Pain STEMI Blood Pressure 127

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.

Kidney Disease 52

Kidney Disease Outcomes Diabetes 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

Ultrasound 40

Ultrasound Stroke Strokes Hospital 40

DAIC

JUNE 12, 2024

Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.” J Thromb Haemost 2014; 12: 1580–90. Utilization of and Outcomes Associated with Intravascular Ultrasound during Deep Venous Stent Placement among Medicare Beneficiaries. 2017;5:678-687. [5]

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Stent Stents Anatomy Ultrasound 105

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Objective To compare outcomes between vitamin K antagonist (VKA) and NOAC-treated patients in the nation-wide France PCI registry. Methods All consecutive patients from the France PCI registry treated by PCI and discharged with OAC between 2014 and 2020 were included and followed one-year.

Myocardial Infarction 49

Myocardial Infarction Academic Research Stroke 49

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.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Exercise Coronary Artery Disease Echocardiogram 52

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

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pediatrics 40

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.

Laboratory 52

Laboratory Technology Outcomes 52

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

Journal of the American Heart Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We sought to determine whether use of a novel remote monitoring program, the Cardiac High Acuity Monitoring Program, mitigates differences in outcomes by SES.Methods and ResultsWithin the Cardiac High Acuity Monitoring Program, we identified 610 infants across 11 centers from 2014 to 2021.

Heart Disease 40

Heart Disease Transplant Technology Outcomes 40