2020
Initiation of Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibition After Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
DeVore AD, Braunwald E, Morrow DA, Duffy CI, Ambrosy AP, Chakraborty H, McCague K, Rocha R, Velazquez EJ. Initiation of Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibition After Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. JAMA Cardiology 2020, 5: 202-207. PMID: 31825471, PMCID: PMC6990764, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2019.4665.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiphenyl CompoundsDrug CombinationsEnalaprilFemaleHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedNatriuretic Peptide, BrainNeprilysinPatient DischargePeptide FragmentsTetrazolesValsartanConceptsAcute decompensated heart failureSacubitril/valsartanNT-proBNP levelsDecompensated heart failureOpen-label studyReduced ejection fractionHospital initiationHeart failurePIONEER-HFEjection fractionWeek 8N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levelsPro-B-type natriuretic peptide levelsOpen-label extension phaseAngiotensin-Neprilysin InhibitionHeart failure rehospitalizationPIONEER-HF trialWeek 8 visitNatriuretic peptide levelsActive-controlled trialCardiovascular deathComposite outcomeHemodynamic stabilityRecent hospitalizationClinical outcomes
2018
Clinical Utility and Prognostic Value of Right Atrial Function in Pulmonary Hypertension
Alenezi F, Mandawat A, Il'Giovine ZJ, Shaw LK, Siddiqui I, Tapson VF, Arges K, Rivera D, Romano MMD, Velazquez EJ, Douglas PS, Samad Z, Rajagopal S. Clinical Utility and Prognostic Value of Right Atrial Function in Pulmonary Hypertension. Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging 2018, 11: e006984. PMID: 30571314, PMCID: PMC6309911, DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.117.006984.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary arterial hypertensionArterial hypertensionRA dysfunctionLongitudinal strainComplete echocardiographic dataResults Study subjectsRight atrial functionRight atrial enlargementComposite of timeEarly diastolic SRPeak longitudinal strainRA conduitRA reservoirMultivariable adjustmentPulmonary hypertensionAtrial functionComposite outcomeDiastolic SRAtrial enlargementAtrial sizePrimary outcomePrognostic importancePrognostic valueAdverse outcomesMean agePrior Medications and the Cardiovascular Benefits From Combination Angiotensin‐Converting Enzyme Inhibition Plus Calcium Channel Blockade Among High‐Risk Hypertensive Patients
Brook RD, Kaciroti N, Bakris G, Dahlöf B, Pitt B, Velazquez E, Weber M, Zappe DH, Hau T, Jamerson KA. Prior Medications and the Cardiovascular Benefits From Combination Angiotensin‐Converting Enzyme Inhibition Plus Calcium Channel Blockade Among High‐Risk Hypertensive Patients. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e006940. PMID: 29301757, PMCID: PMC5778960, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.006940.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmlodipineAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBenzazepinesBlood PressureCalcium Channel BlockersCause of DeathDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsHigh-risk hypertensive patientsCardiovascular risk reductionHypertensive patientsAntihypertensive regimenCombination therapyBlood pressure control statusGreater cardiovascular risk reductionRenin-angiotensin system blockadeAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorPrimary composite eventsPrior antihypertensive therapyPrimary composite outcomeCalcium channel blockadeLipid-lowering medicationsPrior medication useCalcium channel blockersRisk reductionACCOMPLISH trialAntihypertensive therapySystem blockadeCardiovascular benefitsCombination regimenComposite outcomeDrug regimensMedication use
2013
Early Echocardiographic Deformation Analysis for the Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death and Life-Threatening Arrhythmias After Myocardial Infarction
Ersbøll M, Valeur N, Andersen MJ, Mogensen UM, Vinther M, Svendsen JH, Møller JE, Kisslo J, Velazquez EJ, Hassager C, Søgaard P, Køber L. Early Echocardiographic Deformation Analysis for the Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death and Life-Threatening Arrhythmias After Myocardial Infarction. JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2013, 6: 851-860. PMID: 23850252, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2013.05.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedArrhythmias, CardiacDeath, Sudden, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableDenmarkEchocardiographyElectric CountershockFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionPredictive Value of TestsPrimary PreventionProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsStroke VolumeTreatment OutcomeVentricular Function, LeftConceptsGlobal longitudinal strainAcute myocardial infarctionSudden cardiac deathMalignant ventricular arrhythmiasMyocardial infarctionNet reclassification indexVentricular arrhythmiasCardiac deathAddition of GLSMeasurement of GLSSCD/VAsChronic ischemic heart failureNovel echocardiographic parametersPrimary composite endpointPrimary composite outcomeIschemic heart failureEchocardiographic parametersPrimary endpointComposite outcomeHospital dischargeLate complicationsMultivariate adjustmentComposite endpointHeart failureRisk stratification