A5012996892- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Northwestern University
2017-2025
Northwestern Medicine
2023
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2018-2022
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
2020
Washington University in St. Louis
2014-2016
Hospital Arnau de Vilanova
2009
University Hospital of Basel
2009
Breach Candy Hospital
1994
Histological data associate proliferation of adventitial vasa vasorum and intraplaque neovascularization with vulnerable plaques represented by symptomatic vascular disease. In this observational study, the presence carotid were correlated occurrence cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (CVE).The contrast-enhanced ultrasound examinations 147 subjects (mean age 64+/-11 years, 61% male) analyzed for intraluminal plaque, plaque (Grade 1=absent; Grade 2=present), degree 1=absent, 2=present)....
<h3>Objective</h3> An inflammatory response after cardiac surgery is associated with worse clinical outcomes, but recent trials to attenuate it have been neutral. We evaluated the association between systemic syndrome (SIRS) and mortality transcatheter (TAVR) surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for stenosis (AS) whether diabetes influenced this relationship. <h3>Methods</h3> Patients (n=747) severe AS treated TAVR (n=264) or SAVR (n=483) January 2008 December 2013 were included 37% had...
Timely referral for specialist evaluation in patients with advanced heart failure (HF) is a Class 1 recommendation. However, the transition from stage C HF to or D often goes undetected routine care, resulting delayed and higher mortality rates. The authors sought develop an augmented intelligence-enabled workflow using machine learning identify streamline referral. We extracted data on encounters January 1, 2007, November 30, 2020, registry within regional, integrated health system. created...
BACKGROUND: In October 2018, the US heart transplant (HT) allocation system was revised giving patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) intermediate priority status. Few studies have examined impact of this policy change on outcomes among LVAD. We sought to determine how impacted waitlist and posttransplant mortality in METHODS: retrospectively assessed United Network for Organ Sharing registry LVAD who were listed or underwent HT between 2016 2021. evaluated using competing risks...
Patients with isolated right ventricular (RV) failure have poor outcomes and minimal treatment options. We report a case where durable RV assist device (RVAD) was implanted for end-stage from combined pre- postcapillary pulmonary hypertension (PH) due in part to chronic thromboembolic PH using temporary percutaneous RVAD as bridging strategy. While the patient ultimately died non-cardiovascular causes, there significant improvement markers of cardiogenic shock hemodynamic function parameters...
Strain imaging is a sensitive marker of myocardial dysfunction and may be underused in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC). We present case biventricular TC which early improvement left ventricular longitudinal strain predated subsequent ejection fraction. Early temporal patterns the right ventricles have not previously been described TC. Our illustrates how can for recovery Increased use further implications on prognosis management.
Acute renal failure (ARF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are associated with short- long-term morbidity mortality following heart transplantation (HT). We investigated the incidence risk factors for developing ARF requiring hemodialysis (HD) CKD HT specifically in patients a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). examined International Society Heart Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Thoracic Transplant Registry transplant between January 2000 June 2015. compared bridged durable continuous-flow...
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction and associated with considerable morbidity mortality. We sought to evaluate the association between change in cardiac mechanics after diagnosis of TTS 1-year incidence major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).We retrospectively identified 85 patients apical based on ICD 9/10 codes chart adjudication, who had a follow-up echocardiogram within 6 months diagnosis. Echocardiograms were analyzed for ejection...
Background: Orthotopic Heart transplantation (OHT) is definitive treatment for advanced heart failure. Despite available evidence, recipients and some clinicians remain hesitant to accept organs from Increased Risk Donors (IRD). This study aims report trends in acceptance of donors IRD long-term outcomes. Methods: an analysis OHT captured the United Network Organ Sharing (UNOS) registry 2004-2021. were dichotomized by status. Primary objectives survival following use. Secondary included...
Abstract Background Clinical guidelines recommend medications from four drug classes, collectively referred to as quadruple therapy, improve outcomes for patients with heart failure reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Wide gaps in uptake of these therapies persist across a range settings. In this qualitative study, we identified determinants (i.e., barriers and facilitators therapy intensification, defined prescribing new class or increasing the dose currently prescribed medication. Methods...
A 24-year-old man with acute myelogenous leukaemia and a history of anthracycline treatment is hospitalised for non-anthracycline chemotherapy. He develops new-onset heart failure requiring intesive care unit (ICU) admission during his stay. There debate as to the aetiology failure, whether cardiotoxicity or takotsubo syndrome. diuresed discharged home close follow-up. Ultimately, retrospective use two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography derived strain helps diagnose reverse
Background: Thirty day readmission (30DR) post PCI is both prevalent and significant. These readmissions are associated with increased costs of care. Previous studies have shown comorbidities, socio-demographics, angiographic characteristics as risk factors for PCI. However, unique such prior frequent admissions specifically its interaction anxiety or depression after not been studied. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 1,343 consecutive PCIs representing 1,256 patients from a single...