Christopher Howes, MD
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2023
Colchicine and high-intensity rosuvastatin in the treatment of non-critically ill patients hospitalised with COVID-19: a randomised clinical trial
Shah T, McCarthy M, Nasir I, Archer H, Ragheb E, Kluger J, Kashyap N, Paredes C, Patel P, Lu J, Kandel P, Song C, Khan M, Huang H, Haq F, Ahmad R, Howes C, Cambi B, Lancaster G, Cleman M, Dela Cruz C, Parise H, Lansky A. Colchicine and high-intensity rosuvastatin in the treatment of non-critically ill patients hospitalised with COVID-19: a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open 2023, 13: e067910. PMID: 36828654, PMCID: PMC9971831, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067910.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Temporal Trends in Arrhythmogenicity Related to Treatment of COVID-19 Infection
Hummel JP, Maraj I, Taoutel R, Chamoun R, Workman VK, Tran L, Abboud JM, Afif C, Chouairi S, Delvecchio A, Howes CJ, Enriquez AD, Akar JG. Temporal Trends in Arrhythmogenicity Related to Treatment of COVID-19 Infection. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2020, 13: e008841-e008841. PMID: 32931318, PMCID: PMC7566294, DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.008841.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersIncidence and determinants of QT interval prolongation in COVID‐19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin
Maraj I, Hummel JP, Taoutel R, Chamoun R, Workman V, Li C, Tran L, DelVecchio A, Howes C, Akar JG. Incidence and determinants of QT interval prolongation in COVID‐19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2020, 31: 1904-1907. PMID: 32485061, PMCID: PMC7300464, DOI: 10.1111/jce.14594.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Endothelial Function in Women
Hantsoo L, Czarkowski KA, Child J, Howes C, Epperson CN. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Endothelial Function in Women. Journal Of Women's Health 2014, 23: 613-618. PMID: 24886268, PMCID: PMC4089019, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2013.4623.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAdultBlood Flow VelocityBrachial ArteryDepression, PostpartumDepressive Disorder, MajorEndothelium, VascularFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNitric OxidePlatelet AggregationPremenstrual SyndromeSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, DopplerVasodilationYoung Adult
2012
Cellularity and structure of fresh human coronary thrombectomy specimens; presence of cells with markers of progenitor cells
Jovin IS, Lei L, Huang Y, Hao Z, Curtis JP, Brennan JJ, Remetz MS, Setaro JF, Pfau SE, Howes CJ, Clancy JF, Cabin HS, Cleman MW, Giordano FJ. Cellularity and structure of fresh human coronary thrombectomy specimens; presence of cells with markers of progenitor cells. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2012, 16: 3022-3027. PMID: 22947374, PMCID: PMC4393730, DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2012.01629.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
An Inflammatory Pathway of IFN-γ Production in Coronary Atherosclerosis
Ranjbaran H, Sokol SI, Gallo A, Eid RE, Iakimov AO, D’Alessio A, Kapoor JR, Akhtar S, Howes CJ, Aslan M, Pfau S, Pober JS, Tellides G. An Inflammatory Pathway of IFN-γ Production in Coronary Atherosclerosis. The Journal Of Immunology 2007, 178: 592-604. PMID: 17182600, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.178.1.592.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Coronary vasospasm during an adenosine stress test
Weissman G, Scandrett RM, Howes CJ, Russell RR. Coronary vasospasm during an adenosine stress test. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2004, 11: 747-750. PMID: 15592199, DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2004.09.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComparison of coronary artery specific leukocyte–platelet conjugate formation in unstable versus stable angina pectoris
Patel PB, Pfau SE, Cleman MW, Brennan JJ, Howes C, Remetz M, Cabin HS, Setaro JF, Rinder HM. Comparison of coronary artery specific leukocyte–platelet conjugate formation in unstable versus stable angina pectoris. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2004, 93: 410-413. PMID: 14969612, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.033.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Howes C, Reid M, Brandt C, Ruo B, Yerkey M, Prasad B, Lin C, Peduzzi P, Ezekowitz M. Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation. Journal Of Cardiovascular Pharmacology And Therapeutics 2001, 6: 23-29. PMID: 11452333, DOI: 10.1177/107424840100600103.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Applications in Imaging
Howes CJ: Percutaneous Angioplasty: Debulking Techniques. Applications in Imaging, Cardiac Interventions. 17-25, 8/97.Books
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Overview
Christopher Howes, MD, is a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist who has dedicated his career to providing care to patients, including cardiovascular wellness care. He specializes in atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and heart disease in women.
Dr. Howes became a cardiologist because he wanted to help people. “Every day we see positive outcomes,” he says.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Howes is chief of cardiology, and director of cardiac catheterization and intervention for Greenwich Hospital, which is part of Yale New Haven Health. He participates in multicenter clinical trials in the Yale New Haven Hospital Catheterization Laboratory, investigating new techniques and new devices. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
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Interventional Cardiology; Cardiovascular Medicine
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