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Bleeding avoidance strategies and percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes: A 10-year observation from a Japanese Multicenter Registry
Sawano M, Spertus J, Masoudi F, Rumsfeld J, Numasawa Y, Inohara T, Kennedy K, Ueda I, Miyata H, Fukuda K, Kohsaka S. Bleeding avoidance strategies and percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes: A 10-year observation from a Japanese Multicenter Registry. American Heart Journal 2021, 235: 113-124. PMID: 33472053, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionTransfemoral approachTransradial approachNational Cardiovascular Data Registry CathPCI RegistryVascular closure device usePercutaneous coronary intervention outcomesMultivariable logistic regression analysisClosure device useConsecutive PCI patientsJapanese multicenter registryAdjusted odds ratioLogistic regression analysisPCI patientsCathPCI RegistryCoronary interventionMulticenter registryBleeding rateJapanese patientsOdds ratioRisk scoreLower riskPatientsUS populationCathPCIJapanese population
2020
Guideline-Based Medications for Older Adults Discharged after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Suburban City of Japan: A Cohort Study Using Claims Data
Shimada K, Hamada S, Sawano M, Yamamoto H, Yoshie S, Iijima K, Miyata H. Guideline-Based Medications for Older Adults Discharged after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Suburban City of Japan: A Cohort Study Using Claims Data. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2020, 252: 143-152. PMID: 33028759, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.252.143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAged, 80 and overAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsFemaleGeriatricsHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsInsurance Claim ReviewJapanMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionOdds RatioPatient DischargePercutaneous Coronary InterventionPractice Guidelines as TopicRetrospective StudiesSecondary PreventionConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionGuideline-based medicationsSecondary preventionΒ-blockersCohort studyCoronary interventionPrescription ratesClaims dataMultivariable logistic regression analysisOlder groupOlder adultsPrescription of antiplateletACEI/ARBRetrospective cohort studyAssociation of ageLogistic regression analysisCardiovascular eventsReceptor blockersAdjusted analysisBetter prognosisEnzyme inhibitorsMedicationsCommunity settingsStatinsPrevention
2018
Acute heart failure management in the USA and Japan: overview of practice patterns and review of evidence
Tanaka T, Sawano M, Ramani R, Friedman M, Kohsaka S. Acute heart failure management in the USA and Japan: overview of practice patterns and review of evidence. ESC Heart Failure 2018, 5: 931-947. PMID: 29932314, PMCID: PMC6165950, DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.12305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseDisease ManagementHeart FailureHumansJapanPractice Guidelines as TopicPrevalenceRisk FactorsUnited StatesConceptsAcute heart failureTreatment strategiesHeart failureClinical outcomesManagement of AHFAcute heart failure managementOngoing public health issueChronic heart failureHeart failure managementMedical treatment optionsContemporary treatment strategiesEffective treatment strategiesPublic health issueClinical symptomsTreatment optionsPractice patternsSingle agentReview of evidenceFailure managementHealth issuesDefinitive rolePatientsOutcomesFailureSymptoms
2017
Current use of guideline-based medical therapy in elderly patients admitted with acute heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and its impact on event-free survival
Akita K, Kohno T, Kohsaka S, Shiraishi Y, Nagatomo Y, Izumi Y, Goda A, Mizuno A, Sawano M, Inohara T, Fukuda K, Yoshikawa T, Investigators W. Current use of guideline-based medical therapy in elderly patients admitted with acute heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and its impact on event-free survival. International Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 235: 162-168. PMID: 28259550, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.02.070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsFemaleHeart FailureHumansJapanMaleMedication Therapy ManagementMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient DischargePatient ReadmissionPractice Guidelines as TopicStroke VolumeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsGuideline-based medical therapyAcute heart failureReduced ejection fractionElderly patientsHeart failureEjection fractionHF readmissionMedical therapyWest Tokyo Heart Failure registryConsecutive acute HF patientsYounger groupAcute HF patientsElderly HFrEF patientsHeart Failure RegistryEvent-free survivalMulti-center registryIdeal therapeutic approachHF rehospitalizationHFrEF patientsHF patientsCurrent useCardiac deathComposite endpointPrescription ratesPoor outcome
2016
Use of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors after coronary interventions in patients with the guideline-based indications: A report from a Japanese multicenter registry
Ikemura N, Sawano M, Miyata H, Ueda I, Numasawa Y, Noma S, Suzuki M, Momiyama Y, Maekawa Y, Fukuda K, Kohsaka S. Use of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors after coronary interventions in patients with the guideline-based indications: A report from a Japanese multicenter registry. International Journal Of Cardiology 2016, 225: 362-364. PMID: 27756042, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.083.Peer-Reviewed Original Research