2024
Procedure Volume and Outcomes With WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Friedman D, Du C, Zimmerman S, Tan Z, Lin Z, Vemulapalli S, Kosinski A, Piccini J, Pereira L, Minges K, Faridi K, Masoudi F, Curtis J, Freeman J. Procedure Volume and Outcomes With WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. Circulation Cardiovascular Interventions 2024, 17: e013466. PMID: 38889251, PMCID: PMC11189610, DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.123.013466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVolume-outcome relationshipLikelihood of procedural successLeft atrial appendage occlusionProcedural successProcedure volumeAppendage occlusionNational Cardiovascular Data Registry LAAO RegistryVolume quartilesLeft atrial appendage occlusion devicesThree-level hierarchical generalized linear modelsMinimum volume thresholdsWatchman FLX deviceProcedural success rateHierarchical generalized linear modelsAssociated with outcomePhysician volumeWATCHMAN procedureFLX deviceOcclusion deviceVolume thresholdCardiovascular proceduresPhysiciansHospitalNational analysisSuccess rate
2020
Comparison of left ventricular lead upgrade vs continued medical care among patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy at the time of defibrillator generator replacement: Predictors of left ventricular lead upgrade and associations with long-term outcomes
Hyman MC, Bao H, Curtis JP, Minges K, Schaller RD, Birgersdotter-Green U, Marchlinski FE, Hsu JC. Comparison of left ventricular lead upgrade vs continued medical care among patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy at the time of defibrillator generator replacement: Predictors of left ventricular lead upgrade and associations with long-term outcomes. Heart Rhythm 2020, 17: 1878-1886. PMID: 32497762, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.05.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac resynchronization therapyCRT-eligible patientsCRT upgradeResynchronization therapyClinical outcomesNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryGenerator replacementPeriprocedural complication rateLeft ventricular leadSubpopulation of patientsLong-term outcomesICD generator replacementHierarchical logistic regression modelsLogistic regression modelsSecondary endpointsCause mortalityPrimary endpointComplication rateICD RegistryProcedural complicationsMedical managementICD populationNational registryVentricular leadClaims dataStent selection among patients with chronic kidney disease: Results from the NCDR CathPCI Registry
Feldman DA, Shroff AR, Bao H, Curtis JP, Minges KE, Ardati AK. Stent selection among patients with chronic kidney disease: Results from the NCDR CathPCI Registry. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2020, 96: 1213-1221. PMID: 31909543, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseasePercutaneous coronary interventionST-elevation myocardial infarctionDES usageBare metal stentsNCDR CathPCI RegistryCathPCI RegistryRenal functionKidney diseasePCI casesElective percutaneous coronary interventionAdvanced renal dysfunctionNormal renal functionCoronary stent placementCKD stageRenal dysfunctionCoronary interventionUse of DESMyocardial infarctionStent placementSubgroup analysisStent usageMetal stentsPatientsStent selection
2019
Association of Physician Specialty With Long-Term Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Complication and Reoperations Rates
Chui PW, Wang Y, Ranasinghe I, Mitiku TY, Seto AH, Rosman L, Lampert R, Minges KE, Enriquez AD, Curtis JP. Association of Physician Specialty With Long-Term Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Complication and Reoperations Rates. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e005374. PMID: 31185734, PMCID: PMC7412734, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.118.005374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overClinical CompetenceDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFee-for-Service PlansFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMedicarePostoperative ComplicationsPractice Patterns, Physicians'RegistriesReoperationRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSpecializationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsLong-term device-related complicationsDevice-related complicationsICD implantationLong-term outcomesPhysician specialtyGeneral cardiologistsThoracic surgeonsHigh riskNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryLong-term adverse outcomesImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationPhysician specialty trainingCardioverter-defibrillator implantationCumulative incidence rateCase-mix adjusted ratesReoperation rateBackground PatientsConclusions PatientsICD RegistryPrimary outcomeAdverse outcomesIncidence rateInterventional cardiologistsAdjusted ratesReoperationTrends in Performance and Opportunities for Improvement on a Composite Measure of Acute Myocardial Infarction Care
Desai NR, Udell JA, Wang Y, Spatz ES, Dharmarajan K, Ahmad T, Julien HM, Annapureddy A, Goyal A, de Lemos JA, Masoudi FA, Bhatt DL, Minges KE, Krumholz HM, Curtis JP. Trends in Performance and Opportunities for Improvement on a Composite Measure of Acute Myocardial Infarction Care. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e004983. PMID: 30871375, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.118.004983.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCardiology Service, HospitalFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealthcare DisparitiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareRacial GroupsRegistriesSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsProportion of patientsAcute myocardial infarctionDefect-free careHispanic patientsAMI careOlder patientsCare measuresNational Cardiovascular Data Registry Acute Coronary TreatmentIntervention Outcomes Network RegistryAcute myocardial infarction careGuideline-recommended pharmacotherapyMedicaid insurance coverageSociodemographic groupsMyocardial infarction careSafety-net statusGreatest absolute improvementComposite measureQuality of careHospital-level performanceCessation counselingEvidence-based processReperfusion therapyCardiac rehabilitationCoronary TreatmentVentricular function
2018
Characteristics and Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Who Undergo Placement of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Baskar S, Bao H, Minges KE, Spar DS, Czosek RJ. Characteristics and Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Who Undergo Placement of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2018, 11: e006542. PMID: 30354291, DOI: 10.1161/circep.118.006542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAge FactorsChildChild, PreschoolDeath, Sudden, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableDevice RemovalElectric CountershockFemaleHumansMalePrimary PreventionProsthesis FailureRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSecondary PreventionTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorPediatric patientsPediatric cohortCardioverter defibrillatorNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryWorse New York Heart Association classNew York Heart Association classSecondary prevention ICD implantationInhospital complication rateStructural heart diseaseSingle-chamber devicesComplication rateEbstein's anomalyICD implantationInhospital complicationsPatient characteristicsAssociation classICD recipientsICD RegistryNonischemic cardiomyopathyRetrospective reviewCardiac resynchronizationDevice implantationPrimary preventionICD implantsVentricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: Incidence, treatment, and outcomes among medicare beneficiaries 1999–2014
Goldsweig AM, Wang Y, Forrest JK, Cleman MW, Minges KE, Mangi AA, Aronow HD, Krumholz HM, Curtis JP. Ventricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: Incidence, treatment, and outcomes among medicare beneficiaries 1999–2014. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 92: 1104-1115. PMID: 29513365, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27576.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionVentricular septal ruptureTimely primary PCIMortality ratePrimary PCIPercutaneous repairSeptal ruptureMyocardial infarctionRetrospective cohort studyUnadjusted mortality ratesUnrepaired patientsVSR repairFatal complicationCohort studyAnnual incidenceMedicare feeService beneficiariesPatientsIncidenceStudy periodMortalityHospitalizationInfarctionRepairPCIAdoption of the transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention and rates of vascular complications following transfemoral procedures: Insights from NCDR
Badri M, Shapiro T, Wang Y, Minges KE, Curtis JP, Gray WA. Adoption of the transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention and rates of vascular complications following transfemoral procedures: Insights from NCDR. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 92: 835-841. PMID: 29359497, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionTransfemoral percutaneous coronary interventionVascular complicationsTransradial approachCoronary interventionAccess site bleedingNCDR CathPCI RegistryFemoral operatorsTransfemoral proceduresRetroperitoneal bleedingCathPCI RegistrySite bleedingRetrospective analysisComplicationsPropensity scorePreadoption periodBleedingMeaningful increaseInterventionRecent studiesHematomaRegistryNCDRAccess skillsPhysicians
2016
Gender differences in physical activity following acute myocardial infarction in adults: A prospective, observational study
Minges KE, Strait KM, Owen N, Dunstan DW, Camhi SM, Lichtman J, Geda M, Dreyer RP, Bueno H, Beltrame JF, Curtis JP, Krumholz HM. Gender differences in physical activity following acute myocardial infarction in adults: A prospective, observational study. European Journal Of Preventive Cardiology 2016, 24: 192-203. PMID: 27885060, DOI: 10.1177/2047487316679905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAustraliaCardiac RehabilitationChi-Square DistributionExerciseExercise TherapyFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionOdds RatioPatient ComplianceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSpainTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionPost-acute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionPhysical activityRegular physical activity participationYoung AMI Patients (VIRGO) studyPhysical activity recommendationsAmerican Heart AssociationPhysical activity trajectoriesNon-white raceMyocardial infarction recoveryPhysical activity participationGender differencesHospital dischargeHeart AssociationLifestyle behaviorsActivity recommendationsObservational studyInfarctionAustralian hospitalsTargeted interventionsOne monthPatientsTime pointsLonger durationDevelopment and validation of a simple risk score to predict 30‐day readmission after percutaneous coronary intervention in a cohort of medicare patients
Minges KE, Herrin J, Fiorilli PN, Curtis JP. Development and validation of a simple risk score to predict 30‐day readmission after percutaneous coronary intervention in a cohort of medicare patients. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2016, 89: 955-963. PMID: 27515069, PMCID: PMC5397364, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsDecision Support TechniquesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMedicareMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient ReadmissionPercutaneous Coronary InterventionPredictive Value of TestsRegistriesReproducibility of ResultsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsRisk of readmissionPCI patientsRisk scoreMultivariable logistic regression modelRisk score developmentDays of dischargeSimple risk scoreTime of dischargeModel c-statisticLogistic regression modelsStepwise selection modelCathPCI RegistryHospital dischargeReadmission ratesClinical factorsRevascularization proceduresValidation cohortC-statisticReadmissionHigh riskMedicare feeLower riskService claimsPatientsCohort
2015
Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti LS, Jeon S, Chao A, Minges KE, Murphy K, Grey M. Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2015, 17: 567-575. PMID: 26611663, PMCID: PMC4882266, DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesSecondary outcomesPsychoeducational programQuality of lifePrimary outcomeClinic recordsPreliminary efficacyMixed model analysisHealth outcomesClinical sitesA1CTargeted reminderBehavioral factorsOutcomesTreatment effectsSignificant differencesDiabetesPerceived stressFamily supportDiabetes websitesFrequent remindersPrescribed programEfficacyTeensGroupAssociation of Physician Certification in Interventional Cardiology With In-Hospital Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Fiorilli PN, Minges KE, Herrin J, Messenger JC, Ting HH, Nallamothu BK, Lipner RS, Hess BJ, Holmboe ES, Brennan JJ, Curtis JP. Association of Physician Certification in Interventional Cardiology With In-Hospital Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Circulation 2015, 132: 1816-1824. PMID: 26384518, PMCID: PMC4641797, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.017523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency coronary artery bypassPercutaneous coronary interventionCoronary artery bypassArtery bypassVascular complicationsHospital mortalityEnd pointHospital outcomesCoronary interventionPCI proceduresIn-Hospital OutcomesPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsComposite end pointRisk of bleedingHierarchical multivariable modelInternal Medicine certificationAmerican BoardCathPCI RegistryPatient characteristicsPCI volumeUnadjusted outcomesAdverse outcomesPatient outcomesMultivariable model