2020
Inconsistent Addiction Treatment for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Injection Drug Use-associated Infective Endocarditis.
Nguemeni Tiako MJ, Hong S, Bin Mahmood SU, Mori M, Mangi A, Yun J, Juthani-Mehta M, Geirsson A. Inconsistent Addiction Treatment for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Injection Drug Use-associated Infective Endocarditis. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2020, 14: e350-e354. PMID: 32732685, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000710.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCardiac Surgical ProceduresEndocarditisHumansPharmaceutical PreparationsRetrospective StudiesSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsActive drug useInjection drug use-associated infective endocarditisOpioid use disorderPsychosocial consultationAddiction treatmentDrug rehabilitation programInfective endocarditisRehabilitation programUse disordersDrug use-associated infective endocarditisDrug useEvidence of enrollmentTertiary care centerInjection drug useUS opioid epidemicDrug rehabilitationRehabilitation attendanceMost patientsCardiac surgeryRetrospective reviewCare centerOpioid epidemicPatientsMedicationsIDUs
2019
Acknowledging the Importance of Proper Word Choice to Avoid Stigmatizing Patients Who Inject Drugs
Nguemeni Tiako MJ, Mori M, Bin Mahmood SU, Geirsson A. Acknowledging the Importance of Proper Word Choice to Avoid Stigmatizing Patients Who Inject Drugs. Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 31: 806. PMID: 31185287, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.05.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiac Surgical ProceduresCause of DeathDrug UsersEndocarditisHumansRecidivismSubstance Abuse, Intravenous
2018
Isolated Tricuspid Valvectomy: A Series of cases with Intravenous Drug Abuse Associated Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis
Bin Mahmood SU, Nguemeni Tiako MJ, Mori M, Elefteriades JA, Bonde P, Geirsson A, Yun JJ. Isolated Tricuspid Valvectomy: A Series of cases with Intravenous Drug Abuse Associated Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis. The Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgeon 2018, 67: 631-636. PMID: 30296813, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1672173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsCardiac Surgical ProceduresEndocarditis, BacterialFemaleHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRecovery of FunctionRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeTricuspid ValveYoung AdultConceptsTricuspid valve endocarditisTricuspid valvectomyValve endocarditisComorbid conditionsPatient comorbid conditionsMid-term survivalIntravenous drug useSubstance abuse managementSeries of casesTV repairTV replacementActive endocarditisRecurrent endocarditisValve replacementSurgical managementInstitution experienceCardiac surgeonsEndocarditisDrug useValvectomyAddiction managementAddiction treatmentDrug addictionPatientsPivotal roleNuanced Approach to Surgical Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis
Nguemeni Tiako MJ, Mori M, Geirsson A. Nuanced Approach to Surgical Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2018, 107: 322-323. PMID: 30194000, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.07.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecidivism Is the Leading Cause of Death Among Intravenous Drug Users Who Underwent Cardiac Surgery for Infective Endocarditis
Nguemeni Tiako M, Mori M, Bin Mahmood S, Shioda K, Mangi A, Yun J, Geirsson A. Recidivism Is the Leading Cause of Death Among Intravenous Drug Users Who Underwent Cardiac Surgery for Infective Endocarditis. Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 31: 40-45. PMID: 30165237, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.07.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCause of deathPerioperative adverse eventsNon-IVDU patientsMid-term survivalIVDU patientsAdverse eventsPostoperative outcomesCardiac surgeryPrevious coronary artery bypass graftMid-term postoperative outcomesCoronary artery bypass graftUnderwent cardiac surgeryMid-term mortalityArtery bypass graftLong-term mortalityPeripheral vascular diseaseIntravenous drug useMortality prediction scoreIntravenous drug usersLong-term outcomesNational opioid crisisInfective endocarditis casesIVDU cohortLess comorbidityConsecutive patients