2023
Telehealth: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic and Keys to Effective Research and Policy Design
Churchwell K, McSwain B. Telehealth: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic and Keys to Effective Research and Policy Design. Circulation 2023, 147: 1948-1950. PMID: 37335824, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.065264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffects on Patients of Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid Coverage: Lessons Learned and Lessons to Be Learned From the Pandemic
Churchwell K, O’Malley E. Effects on Patients of Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid Coverage: Lessons Learned and Lessons to Be Learned From the Pandemic. Circulation 2023, 147: e650-e652. PMID: 36877768, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.064067.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2022
Promoting Nutrition Security Through Policies and Programs
Churchwell K, Scarmo S, Lloyd-Jones D. Promoting Nutrition Security Through Policies and Programs. Circulation 2022, 146: e1-e2. PMID: 35858164, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.060824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchShaping Value-Based Payment Policy: Improving Heart Health Through Value-Based Payment
Churchwell K, Lloyd-Jones D, Phelps M. Shaping Value-Based Payment Policy: Improving Heart Health Through Value-Based Payment. Circulation 2022, 145: e765-e767. PMID: 35286169, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.059197.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2021
Preemption
Churchwell K, Lloyd-Jones D, Frazier A. Preemption. Circulation 2021, 144: e194-e195. PMID: 34491777, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.056759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiversity, Equity, and Representativeness: Coming to Terms With the Henrietta Lacks Act.
Boffa DJ, Churchwell KB, Maduka RC. Diversity, Equity, and Representativeness: Coming to Terms With the Henrietta Lacks Act. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2021, 19: 993-996. PMID: 34416709, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.7071.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersCultural DiversityHumansAssociation of COVID-19 Hospitalization Volume and Case Growth at US Hospitals with Patient Outcomes
Khera R, Liu Y, de Lemos JA, Das SR, Pandey A, Omar W, Kumbhani DJ, Girotra S, Yeh RW, Rutan C, Walchok J, Lin Z, Bradley SM, Velazquez EJ, Churchwell KB, Nallamothu BK, Krumholz HM, Curtis JP. Association of COVID-19 Hospitalization Volume and Case Growth at US Hospitals with Patient Outcomes. The American Journal Of Medicine 2021, 134: 1380-1388.e3. PMID: 34343515, PMCID: PMC8325555, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.06.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 hospitalizationHospitalization volumeAmerican Heart Association COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease RegistryCase volumeUS hospitalsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizationIntensive care unit therapyHospital case fatality ratePoor COVID-19 outcomesCardiovascular Disease RegistryHospital case volumeCase fatality rateCOVID-19 outcomesHospital bed capacityLowest quartilePatient outcomesHospital careHigher oddsTriage strategiesFuture health challengesDisease RegistryMedical treatmentEarly identificationHospitalSignificant associationHow Federal Policy Changes Can Advance the American Heart Association’s Mission to Achieve Health Equity
Churchwell K, Holubowich E. How Federal Policy Changes Can Advance the American Heart Association’s Mission to Achieve Health Equity. Circulation 2021, 143: e1011-e1013. PMID: 34061585, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.055277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonprofit Advocacy at the American Heart Association: Creating a Visionary Way Forward at Our 40th Anniversary: An American Heart Association Policy Statement
Churchwell K, Antman E, Birnbaum J, Desai NR, Harrington RA, Holubowich EJ, Ivy KN, Schoeberl M, Warner JJ, White CJ, Whitsel LP, Yancy C, Committee O. Nonprofit Advocacy at the American Heart Association: Creating a Visionary Way Forward at Our 40th Anniversary: An American Heart Association Policy Statement. Circulation 2021, 143: e947-e958. PMID: 33840208, DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000972.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsPublic policy changesPolicy changesPolicy statementsAdvocacy effortsLevels of governmentEquitable health outcomesEquity-focused approachNonprofit advocacyPolicy focusSocietal solutionsStrategic imperativesPolicy makersVisionary wayAdvocacyKey milestonesAssociation capacityOrganizationAnniversaryAccountabilityGovernmentImperativeEffortsFundersHealth outcomesStatementsClinical characteristics and outcomes for 7,995 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection
McPadden J, Warner F, Young HP, Hurley NC, Pulk RA, Singh A, Durant TJS, Gong G, Desai N, Haimovich A, Taylor RA, Gunel M, Dela Cruz CS, Farhadian SF, Siner J, Villanueva M, Churchwell K, Hsiao A, Torre CJ, Velazquez EJ, Herbst RS, Iwasaki A, Ko AI, Mortazavi BJ, Krumholz HM, Schulz WL. Clinical characteristics and outcomes for 7,995 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0243291. PMID: 33788846, PMCID: PMC8011821, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2 infectionYale New Haven HealthSARS-CoV-2Hospital mortalityRisk of admissionMale sexRisk factorsSARS-CoV-2 testingInvasive mechanical ventilationSevere acute respiratory syndrome virusBurden of diseaseRT-PCR testingAcademic health systemDiverse patient populationsRespiratory syndrome virusEthnic groupsAdult patientsClinical characteristicsDischarge dispositionRespiratory supportPrimary outcomeTreatment guidelinesMechanical ventilationRetrospective studyPatient populationNatriuretic Equation to Predict Loop Diuretic Response in Patients With Heart Failure
Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Cox ZL, Riello R, Griffin M, Fleming J, Soucier R, Sangkachand P, O'Brien M, LoRusso F, D'Ambrosi J, Churchwell K, Mahoney D, Bellumkonda L, Asher JL, Maulion C, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Collins SP, Testani JM. Natriuretic Equation to Predict Loop Diuretic Response in Patients With Heart Failure. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2021, 77: 695-708. PMID: 33573739, PMCID: PMC8114781, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.12.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop diuretic administrationDiuretic therapyNatriuretic responseDiuretic administrationSodium outputAcute decompensated heart failureDecompensated heart failureHeart failure admissionsDaily urine outputSpot urine samplesNet fluid outputNet fluid lossPathway cohortHeart failureLoop diureticsUrine outputDiuretic responseResidual congestionFluid outputTherapyCohortWeight lossAdditional studiesUrine samplesExcellent discrimination
2020
Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power
Churchwell K, Vetter B. Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power. Circulation 2020, 142: e305-e307. PMID: 33136511, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.120.051772.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersSurprise Medical Billing
Churchwell K, Roll JT. Surprise Medical Billing. Circulation 2020, 142: e1-e2. PMID: 32628553, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.120.049207.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2015
Black Lives Do Matter
Churchwell KB. Black Lives Do Matter. Circulation 2015, 133: 109-110. PMID: 26603033, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.020085.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2013
Minimally invasive fibrillating mitral valve replacement for patients with advanced cardiomyopathy: A safe and effective approach to treat a complex problem
Brittain EL, Goyal SK, Sample MA, Leacche M, Absi TS, Papa F, Churchwell KB, Ball S, Byrne JG, Maltais S, Petracek MR, Mendes L. Minimally invasive fibrillating mitral valve replacement for patients with advanced cardiomyopathy: A safe and effective approach to treat a complex problem. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 148: 2045-2051.e1. PMID: 24332110, PMCID: PMC4050032, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.10.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCardiomyopathiesDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHospital MortalityHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresMitral ValveMitral Valve InsufficiencyPostoperative ComplicationsRecurrenceRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexStroke VolumeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftVentricular Function, RightVentricular PressureVentricular RemodelingConceptsLV ejection fractionRecurrent mitral regurgitationRight ventricular systolic pressureVentricular systolic pressureMitral valve replacementSevere mitral regurgitationMitral regurgitationAdvanced cardiomyopathyValve replacementSystolic pressureLV dimensionsThoracic surgeonsNew York Heart Association classLV end-diastolic diameterComposite of deathEnd-diastolic diameterFirst postoperative visitOperative mortalityPostoperative morbidityPostoperative visitAssociation classClinical outcomesEjection fractionDevice insertionPatients
2011
Acute Coronary Syndrome Pathways
Fong PP, Jackson EB, Churchwell KB, Steaban R, Starmer JM, Johnson DC, McNeil JD, Klint ZW, Scalf SL, Parsons CM, Cortez S, Christensen D, French T, McPherson JA. Acute Coronary Syndrome Pathways. Critical Pathways In Cardiology A Journal Of Evidence-Based Medicine 2011, 10: 1-8. PMID: 21562368, DOI: 10.1097/hpc.0b013e318211bb08.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsTreatment of ACSOutpatient care teamStandardization of careEvidence-based dataVanderbilt University Medical CenterComputerized provider order entry systemUniversity Medical CenterAcademic medical systemProvider order entry systemValue-based careOrder entry systemCare pathwayPatient outcomesCare teamComprehensive carePractice guidelinesMedical CenterPatientsCost of healthcareHealthcare expendituresReimbursement modelsSubstantial proportionCareSyndrome accountsACS
2007
Myocardial perfusion and function: Single photon emission computed tomography
Hansen CL, Goldstein RA, Akinboboye OO, Berman DS, Botvinick EH, Churchwell KB, Cooke CD, Corbett JR, Cullom SJ, Dahlberg ST, Druz RS, Ficaro EP, Galt JR, Garg RK, Germano G, Heller GV, Henzlova MJ, Hyun MC, Johnson LL, Mann A, McCallister BD, Quaife RA, Ruddy TD, Sundaram SN, Taillefer R, Ward RP, Mahmarian JJ. Myocardial perfusion and function: Single photon emission computed tomography. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2007, 14: e39-e60. PMID: 18022099, DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2007.09.023.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2006
Myocardial perfusion and function single photon emission computed tomography
Hansen CL, Goldstein RA, Berman DS, Churchwell KB, Cooke CD, Corbett JR, Cullom SJ, Dahlberg ST, Galt JR, Garg RK, Heller GV, Hyun MC, Johnson LL, Mann A, McCallister B, Taillefer R, Ward R, Mahmarian J. Myocardial perfusion and function single photon emission computed tomography. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2006, 13: e97-e120. PMID: 17174800, DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2006.08.008.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2005
Myocardial viability assessment by PET: (82)Rb defect washout does not predict the results of metabolic-perfusion mismatch.
Stankewicz MA, Mansour CS, Eisner RL, Churchwell KB, Williams BR, Sigman SR, Streeter J, Patterson RE. Myocardial viability assessment by PET: (82)Rb defect washout does not predict the results of metabolic-perfusion mismatch. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2005, 46: 1602-9. PMID: 16204709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyocardial viabilityLeft ventriclePresence of severityEvidence of viabilityMyocardial viability assessmentNegative predictive valueViable myocardial tissueSurgical revascularizationCoronary diseaseClinical indicationsMetabolic assessmentSeverity criteriaAssessment of viabilityPET imagesPredictive valueWashout criteriaPatientsFDGQuantitative severityMyocardial tissuePositive criteriaGold standardWashoutSmall restingSeverity