Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The primary outcome was atherothrombotic major adverse cardiovascular events as a composite outcome of cardiovascular mortality, nonfatal stroke, and nonfatal myocardial infarction. Patients were propensity matched in a 1:1 ratio using a caliper distance of 0.2 without replacement.

Diabetes 75

Diabetes Myocardial Infarction Outcomes Stroke 75

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Analyzing acute ischemic stroke (AIS) trends and outcomes in MHO vs. metabolically healthy normal weight (MH-NW).Methods:Data Methods:Data from the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2019) was analyzed to identify young MHO and MH-NW AIS patients using ICD-10 codes. The median AIS patient age was 35.

Obesity 40

Obesity Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

2 Molarity assay aligns with Roches commitment to lead with science in order to develop transformational solutions that help improve patient outcomes and simplify lab operations. A focused update to the 2019 NLA scientific statement on use of lipoprotein(a) in clinical practice. 2019 Sep 10;140(11):e563-e595. J Clin Lipidol.

Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiovascular Disease Aortic valve Biomarkers Innovation 52

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

MAY 26, 2024

Background Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors have increased rates of adverse events and mortality after hospitalization for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this study, we attempted to identify and assess the effects of CVD on COVID-19 hospitalizations in the USA using a large national database.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Hospital Coronary Artery Disease 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aim to better understand this risk and its impact on in-hospital outcomes over a longitudinal time period in a large population based sample.Methods:We analyzed the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample, selecting for aneurysmal SAH (aSAH). Pregnant patients were identified.

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Aneurysm Hemorrhage Outcomes 40

Circulation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The ability to track and report data from these broader aspirational targets will potentially require expansion of existing data sets, development of new data sets, and enhanced integration of technology to collect process and outcome data, as well as partnerships of the AHA with national, state, and local organizations.

Cardiac Arrest 69

Cardiac Arrest COVID-19 Defibrillator Outcomes 69

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Future research should examine the impact of specific measures of neighborhood deprivation on the racial and ethnic disparity in outcomes such as PPCM.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Hypertension Heart Failure Pulmonary 40

Hypertension Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. by 2019 (Pvalue for linear trend, <0.001). in 2015, and then increased to 72.9% to 36.3%.

Kidney Disease 40

Kidney Disease Hypertension Blood Pressure Outcomes 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 7, 2024

Background Redo sternotomy aortic root surgery is technically demanding, and the evidence on outcomes is mostly from retrospective, small sample, single-centre studies. We report the trend, early clinical results and outcome predictors of redo aortic root replacement over 20 years in the United Kingdom.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 69

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic Hospital Outcomes 69

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aimed to analyze the clinical outcome of the cerebral vasospasms and characterize the racial disparities in patients with vasospasms over a 20 year period.Methods:A query of the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample was performed for patients admitted with cerebral vasospasm (ICD-9 435.9, 0.59), likely to have longer hospital stay (3.55

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Hemorrhage Outcomes Hospital 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The overall prevalence of arrhythmias in pregnancy is estimated at 68-166 per 100,000 pregnancy-related admissions. Arrhythmias in pregnancy are thought to be multifactorial in nature due to a combination of hemodynamic, hormonal and autonomic changes that occur during pregnancy.

Arrhythmia 40

Arrhythmia Outcomes 40

DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

Tricuspid Valve Repair Existing literature on national surgical outcomes of isolated tricuspid valve repair or replacement is based on data from over a decade ago and may not reflect current practice results. Outcomes were worse with increasing surgical urgency, older age, dialysis dependence, and multiple reoperations.

TAVR 111

TAVR Aortic valve Tricuspid Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 111

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Objective This study aims to present the midterm outcomes of surgical correction of the anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA). Methods This is a retrospective study of patients undergoing anomalous origin of the LCA from the pulmonary artery repair between 2010 and 2019. at 10 years; p = 0.096).

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Outcomes Hospital Research 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Racial disparities in stroke prevalence and outcomes have been well documented in previous studies, but there is not sufficient data based on post-menopausal women. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP120-ATP120, February 1, 2024. Demographics were analyzed after stratifying the population by race. were white, 16.5%

Hospital 40

Hospital Stroke Strokes Inpatient 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The paucity of large-scale data exploring the effect of prior bariatric surgery on recurrent stroke outcomes in elderly obese stroke survivors led us to address the gap, with an emphasis on the risk of recurrent stroke and its trends.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted using National Inpatient Sample data from 2016-2019.

Obesity 40

Obesity Inpatient Stroke Strokes 40

Open Heart

MAY 23, 2024

Background and aims Pre-eclampsia complicates 3–5% of pregnancies worldwide and is associated with adverse outcomes for the mother and the offspring. Pre-eclampsia and heart failure have common risk factors, including hypertension, obesity and diabetes. It is not known whether heart failure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia.

Heart Disease 98

Heart Disease Heart Failure Risk Factors Obesity 98

Open Heart

AUGUST 30, 2024

Objective To describe the impact of the pandemic on blood pressure screening and hypertension management based on a national quality of care scheme (Quality and Outcomes Framework, QOF) across key demographic, regional and clinical subgroups. million NHS patients registered at general practices (March 2019 to March 2023).

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Blood Pressure Hypertension Outcomes 52

Open Heart

JUNE 6, 2023

In a large cohort of adults with moderate or greater MR, we aimed to describe the prevalence and severity of PHT and assess its influence on outcomes. Methods In this retrospective study, we analysed the National Echocardiography Database of Australia (data from 2000 to 2019). years, IQR 1.3–6.2

Bicuspid/Mitral 52

Bicuspid/Mitral Pulmonary Hypertension Outcomes 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves cardiovascular outcomes and reduces mortality, but less is known about the relative benefit of intensive CR (ICR) which incorporates greater lifestyle education through 72 sessions (versus 36 in CR). female).

Cardiac Rehabilitation 40

Cardiac Rehabilitation Medicare Outcomes Hospital 40

Cardiovascular Diabetology

AUGUST 6, 2024

Cox proportional survival analysis was used to assess outcomes where cardioprotective GLD (any of Sodium Glucose Lowering Transport 2 receptor inhibitors [SGLT2i] and Glucagon Like Peptide Receptor Agonists [GLP-1 RA]) served as a reference. 1.00, p = 0.045), while 1-year mortality was unchanged.

Coronary Artery Disease 98

Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure 98

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionDue to the relative rarity of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) in the pediatric population, evidence regarding treatment modalities and clinical outcomes remains limited. Utilization of EVT significantly increased during the study period from 54.3% (2002‐2004) to 78.6% (2017‐2019) (p = 0.002 by Cochrane‐Armitage test).

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Aneurysm Outcomes Inpatient 40

Open Heart

DECEMBER 13, 2022

We sought to investigate the association between preoperative and postoperative haematological parameters and clinical outcomes in TAVI patients at mid-term follow-up. Methods In the present study, consecutive patients (N=908) who underwent TAVI at the Cleveland Clinic between 2017 and 2019 with available complete blood counts were studied.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Adults (18) with AIS were compared based on admission date: Pre-COVID period (1/1/2019 12/31/2019) vs. COVID period (3/1/2020 3/1/2021). Stroke severity and outcomes also differed between time periods. hematologic disorders or arterial dissection); 5) cryptogenic stroke. vs. 21.2%, p=0.02) during the COVID period.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) dramatically improves clinical outcomes, but the final infarct volume (FIV) on MRI only accounts for a minority of the treatment effect. Consecutive anterior circulation EVT patients were included from 2018-2019 who achieved successful reperfusion (mTICI 2b). per 1mL; 95%CI: 0.98-1.00;

Biomarkers 40

Biomarkers Outcomes Circulation Stroke 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This study evaluates the outcomes in patients admitted for HF with and without hyperkalemia.Methods:We used the Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) from 2016-2019, extracting adult patients with a primary diagnosis of HF who were admitted between January and November of each year. vs. 2.5%, p < 0.001). 2], p<0.001).Conclusion:Hyperkalemia

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Heart Failure Outcomes Cardiac Arrest 40

HCPLive

APRIL 11, 2024

24 examining trends in incidence and outcomes of emergency department visits related to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from 2006 to 2019. Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses a study from ACC.24

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Outcomes 52

DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

"Combined with the flexibility, strength and deployment accuracy I've always trusted with the device, the new lower profile will enable me to treat most of my complex cases with a 6 or 7 Fr device, reducing the risk of access complications while bringing trusted VBX Stent Graft outcomes to more of my patients." Flagstaff, AZ: W.

Stents 111

Stents Stent Innovation Aortic 111

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundPatients with ischemic stroke and concomitant COVID‐19 infection have worse outcomes than those without this infection, but the impact of COVID‐19 on hemorrhagic stroke remains unclear. We aimed to assess if COVID‐19 worsens outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods 1.14]), 5% higher mortality (OR, 1.05 [95% CI, 1.02–1.08]),

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Hemorrhage Outcomes Nursing 40

Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2024

BACKGROUND:Although the presence of amyloid deposits is associated with a more severe cognitive status in patients with stroke at baseline, its influence on the subsequent cognitive outcome has not been extensively assessed. Patients underwent annually comprehensive clinical and cognitive assessments for 5 years after the PET scan.

Dementia 40

Dementia Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Differences in the quality of hospitals where Black and White patients receive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery have been documented.

Open-Heart Surgery 75

Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Medicare 75

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Atrial fibrillation (AF) and cancer are both independently associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Few studies have evaluated the impact of AF on outcomes of cancer-related stroke. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. The primary exposure was a diagnosis of AF.

Cancer 40

Cancer Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Patient function based on ADLs/IADLs (higher scores worse) along with patient quality of life based on SS-QOL (higher scores better) were used to measure patient outcome. Patient function based on ADLs/IADLs (higher scores worse) along with patient quality of life based on SS-QOL (higher scores better) were used to measure patient outcome.

Quality of Life 40

Quality of Life Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Recent studies in adults have reported an association between neighborhood-level deprivation, infarct volume and outcome. Neurological outcome was assessed using the Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure Severity Classification System wherein poor outcome was defined as moderate-to-severe deficit at 18 months post-stroke.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The quarterly prevalence and outcomes were reported. in the first quarter of 2019 to 58.3% After adjusting for the confounders, the risk difference in the fourth quarter of 2021 relative to the first quarter of 2019 for in‐hospital mortality was not significant (adjusted odds ratio, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.69–1.01]).ConclusionsOur

Cardiogenic Shock 40

Cardiogenic Shock Outcomes Aortic Hospital 40

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The analysis included 4,798 patients from 207 STS sites who underwent esophagectomy between 2012-2019. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

Research 111

Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

JAMA Cardiology

OCTOBER 31, 2020

This cohort study evaluates the presence of myocardial injury in unselected patients recently recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

hours of onset) and thrombectomy treatment from January 2019 to April 2023. The outcomes included successful reperfusion (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score, 2b–3), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, 90-day modified Rankin Scale score, and 90-day mortality. mg/kg alteplase).METHODS:We

Thrombolysis 75

Thrombolysis Hemorrhage Atrial Fibrillation Stroke 75