2021
Use of peripheral arterial tonometry in detection of abnormal coronary flow reserve
Gaeta M, Nowroozpoor A, Dziura J, D'Onofrio G, Sinusas AJ, Safdar B. Use of peripheral arterial tonometry in detection of abnormal coronary flow reserve. Microvascular Research 2021, 138: 104223. PMID: 34256085, PMCID: PMC10227886, DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2021.104223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower coronary flow reserveCoronary flow reserveCoronary microvascular dysfunctionCoronary artery diseaseClinical screening toolPET/CTFlow reserveRubidium-82 positron emission tomography/Large vessel coronary artery diseaseNormal coronary flow reserveTraditional CAD risk factorsVessel coronary artery diseaseAbnormal coronary flow reservePositron emission tomography/Screening toolPeripheral arterial tonometryCAD risk factorsEmission tomography/Presence of calcificationLower RHIHyperemia indexArterial tonometryMicrovascular dysfunctionArtery diseaseAugmentation indexA Brief Negotiation Interview Adherence Scale for Smoking Cessation: A psychometric evaluation
Pantalon MV, Dziura J, Li FY, D'Onofrio G, Weiss J, Bernstein SL. A Brief Negotiation Interview Adherence Scale for Smoking Cessation: A psychometric evaluation. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2021, 126: 108398. PMID: 34116807, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansNegotiatingPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSmoking CessationTobacco Use Cessation DevicesConceptsBrief Negotiation InterviewNicotine replacement therapySmoking cessationAdherence ScaleQuitline referralHigh-risk alcohol consumptionOpioid use disorderPsychometric propertiesReplacement therapyEmergency departmentExcellent internal consistencyTobacco abstinenceClinical trialsInter-rater reliabilityUse disordersAlcohol consumptionPsychometric evaluationCessationFactor 1Behavioral contractingDiscriminant validityFactor 2Independent ratersPredictive validityInternal consistency
2015
The influence of clopidogrel on ischemia diagnosed by myocardial perfusion stress testing
Jovin IS, Ebisu KA, Oprea AD, Brandt CA, Natale D, Finta LA, Dziura J, Wackers FJ. The influence of clopidogrel on ischemia diagnosed by myocardial perfusion stress testing. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2015, 23: 773-779. PMID: 26338428, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-015-0268-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReversible perfusion defectsOdds ratioPerfusion defectsMyocardial perfusion stress testMyocardial perfusion stress testingStress testStress myocardial perfusion scansMyocardial single photon emissionAdenosine stress testInfluence of clopidogrelLikelihood of ischemiaMyocardial perfusion testingUse of clopidogrelCoronary vascular toneExercise stress testMyocardial perfusion scanMyocardial perfusion imagingSingle photon emissionAdenosine receptor antagonistDiagnosis of ischemiaPerfusion scanPerfusion testingVascular toneReceptor antagonistTomography scan
2014
Using Multiple Daily Pain Ratings to Improve Reliability and Assay Sensitivity: How Many Is Enough?
Heapy A, Dziura J, Buta E, Goulet J, Kulas JF, Kerns RD. Using Multiple Daily Pain Ratings to Improve Reliability and Assay Sensitivity: How Many Is Enough? Journal Of Pain 2014, 15: 1360-1365. PMID: 25283469, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2014.09.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain intensity ratingsPain treatment trialsPain ratingsTreatment trialsIntensity ratingsDaily pain ratingsMedical Center patientsIMMPACT recommendationsBaseline measurement periodCenter patientsPain assessmentBland-Altman analysisClinical trialsSecondary data analysisDaily callsDaily ratingsTrialsMeaningful differencesAssay sensitivityMeasure reliabilityAdequate reliabilitySpecific recommendationsPatientsSmall subsetBaselineNormal Pediatric Data for Isovolumic Acceleration at the Lateral Tricuspid Valve Annulus—A Heart Rate – Dependent Measure of Right Ventricular Contractility
Weismann CG, Bamdad MC, Abraham S, Ghiroli S, Dziura J, Hellenbrand WE. Normal Pediatric Data for Isovolumic Acceleration at the Lateral Tricuspid Valve Annulus—A Heart Rate – Dependent Measure of Right Ventricular Contractility. Echocardiography 2014, 32: 541-547. PMID: 25039533, DOI: 10.1111/echo.12681.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccelerationAgingChildConnecticutEchocardiographyElasticity Imaging TechniquesFemaleHeart RateHeart VentriclesHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedMaleReference ValuesReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityTricuspid ValveVentricular Function, RightConceptsTricuspid annular plane systolic excursionBody surface areaHeart rateIsovolumic contractionAnnular plane systolic excursionRight ventricular functionRight ventricular contractilityManagement of patientsLateral tricuspid valve annulusCongenital heart diseaseTricuspid valve annulusIsovolumic accelerationRV contractilityRV dysfunctionSystolic excursionRV SEchocardiographic measuresVentricular functionNormal echocardiogramRetrospective studyVentricular contractilityPediatric dataTissue DopplerHeart diseaseValve annulus
2012
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction
Jovin IS, Ebisu K, Liu Y, Finta LA, Oprea AD, Brandt CA, Dziura J, Wackers FJ. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction. Congestive Heart Failure 2012, 19: 130-134. PMID: 23241105, DOI: 10.1111/chf.12013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDiastoleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGated Blood-Pool ImagingHeartHumansMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesStroke VolumeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsLVEF of patientsLeft ventricular ejection fractionLower peak filling ratePeak filling rateEnd-diastolic volumeNormal peak filling ratesEquilibrium radionuclide angiocardiographyVentricular ejection fractionDiastolic dysfunctionAsymptomatic patientsEjection fractionLow left ventricular ejection fractionNormal left ventricular ejection fractionVentricular end-diastolic volumeMild systolic dysfunctionNormal systolic functionEDV indexSystolic dysfunctionSystolic functionRadionuclide angiocardiographyPatientsDysfunctionRepeat scansFilling rateAngiocardiographyDevelopment of a scale to measure practitioner adherence to a brief intervention in the emergency department
Pantalon MV, Martino S, Dziura J, Li FY, Owens PH, Fiellin DA, O'Connor PG, D'Onofrio G. Development of a scale to measure practitioner adherence to a brief intervention in the emergency department. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2012, 43: 382-388. PMID: 23021098, PMCID: PMC3661016, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2012.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief Negotiation InterviewBrief interventionTwo-factor structureExcellent internal consistencyGood construct validityDiscriminant validityPredictive validityEmergency departmentExcellent inter-rater reliabilityPsychometric propertiesEight-itemConstruct validityHazardous drinkingInternal consistencyEmergency department patientsPractitioner adherenceInter-rater reliabilityDepartment patientsAdherence ScaleClinical practiceValidityInterventionSkillsAdherenceScale
2004
Experience with the continuous glucose monitoring system in a medical intensive care unit.
Goldberg PA, Siegel MD, Russell RR, Sherwin RS, Halickman JI, Cooper DA, Dziura JD, Inzucchi SE. Experience with the continuous glucose monitoring system in a medical intensive care unit. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics 2004, 6: 339-47. PMID: 15198837, DOI: 10.1089/152091504774198034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive care unitMedical intensive care unitIll patientsContinuous glucose monitoring systemMedical ICUGlucose monitoring systemGlycemic excursionsCare unitStrict glycemic controlRole of hyperglycemiaBlood glucose levelsMICU patientsDiabetes mellitusGlycemic controlICU patientsClinical outcomesNursing workloadInpatient settingGlucose levelsPatientsStudy subjectsLarger studyBG readingsSES differencesFrequent monitoringImplementation of a Safe and Effective Insulin Infusion Protocol in a Medical Intensive Care Unit
Goldberg PA, Siegel MD, Sherwin RS, Halickman JI, Lee M, Bailey VA, Lee SL, Dziura JD, Inzucchi SE. Implementation of a Safe and Effective Insulin Infusion Protocol in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Diabetes Care 2004, 27: 461-467. PMID: 14747229, DOI: 10.2337/diacare.27.2.461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAPACHEBlood GlucoseConnecticutFemaleHumansInsulin Infusion SystemsIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedRacial GroupsReproducibility of ResultsSafetyConceptsInsulin infusion protocolBlood glucose levelsGlucose levelsBlood glucose valuesIll patientsInfusion protocolMedical intensive care unit patientsGlucose valuesTarget blood glucose levelsMedical intensive care unitIntensive care unit patientsCare unit patientsSignificant adverse eventsIntensive care unitPrimary outcome measurementRelevant clinical variablesNarrow target rangeMICU nursesInsulin requirementsInsulin therapyUnit patientsAdverse eventsGlycemic controlCare unitClinical outcomes