2021
Prognostic Implications of Ambulatory N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Changes in Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Ali A, Akintoye E, Duque E, Kshetri R, Shetty S, Sharma U, Johnson C, Panos A, Briasoulis A, Alvarez P. Prognostic Implications of Ambulatory N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Changes in Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. ASAIO Journal 2021, 68: 524-530. PMID: 34352812, DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001524.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNT-pro BNP concentrationHF hospitalizationBNP concentrationsVentricular assist devicePrognostic implicationsN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptidePro-B-type natriuretic peptideAssist deviceHeart failure hospitalizationNT-pro BNPFailure hospitalizationIndex hospitalizationAdverse eventsLVAD implantationConsecutive patientsAmbulatory patientsNatriuretic peptideRetrospective studyHospitalizationAmbulatory settingPatientsMonth baselineMonthsDeathUnit increase
2020
Association between Hospital volume of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for in-hospital cardiac arrest and survival to Hospital discharge
Akintoye E, Adegbala O, Egbe A, Olawusi E, Afonso L, Briasoulis A. Association between Hospital volume of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for in-hospital cardiac arrest and survival to Hospital discharge. Resuscitation 2020, 148: 25-31. PMID: 31945429, DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.12.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCardiopulmonary ResuscitationFemaleHospitalsHumansMaleOut-of-Hospital Cardiac ArrestPatient DischargeSurvival RateConceptsNational Inpatient SampleHospital cardiac arrestHospital dischargeCase volumeCardiac arrestCases of IHCAHospital case volumeMedian case volumeNon-significant trendNon-linear associationHospital volumeHome dischargeHospital CPRYounger patientsInpatient SampleCardiopulmonary resuscitationHigh comorbidityBetter survivalFirst quartileIHCAHospitalQuartilePatientsStudy periodSurvival
2019
Trends in In-Hospital Mortality, Length of Stay, Nonroutine Discharge, and Cost Among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Dialysis Hospitalized With Heart Failure (2001–2014)
Inampudi C, Akintoye E, Bengaluru Jayanna M, Asleh R, Briasouli A, Alvarez P, Briasoulis A. Trends in In-Hospital Mortality, Length of Stay, Nonroutine Discharge, and Cost Among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Dialysis Hospitalized With Heart Failure (2001–2014). Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: 524-533. PMID: 30844441, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.02.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayEnd-stage renal disease patientsHF admissionsRenal disease patientsHospital mortalityNonroutine dischargeHeart failureESRD patientsDisease patientsStudy periodAnnual national ratesHF admission ratesPrevalence of comorbiditiesIn-Hospital MortalityNational Inpatient SampleCost of hospitalizationAnnual percentage changeYears of ageHF hospitalizationSecondary admissionsAdmission diagnosisComorbidity prevalencePeritoneal dialysisSubgroup analysisInpatient Sample
2018
Regional Variation in Mortality, Major Complications, and Cost After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the United States (2009 to 2014)
Briasoulis A, Inampudi C, Akintoye E, Adegbala O, Asleh R, Alvarez P, Bhama J. Regional Variation in Mortality, Major Complications, and Cost After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the United States (2009 to 2014). The American Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 121: 1575-1580. PMID: 29731117, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.02.047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayHospital mortalityLVAD implantationMajor complicationsContinuous-flow LVAD implantationVentricular assist device implantationAssist device implantationClinical Modification codesPost-operative complicationsExtended care facilitiesNational Inpatient SampleHigher median costDiseases-Ninth RevisionPatient safety indicatorsAnnual national estimatesRisk-adjusted ratesComorbidity burdenMore patientsDevice implantationPatient populationInpatient SampleHigh percentageLVAD implantsMAIN OUTCOMEInternational ClassificationTrends in Utilization, Mortality, Major Complications, and Cost After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the United States (2009 to 2014)
Briasoulis A, Inampudi C, Akintoye E, Adegbala O, Alvarez P, Bhama J. Trends in Utilization, Mortality, Major Complications, and Cost After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the United States (2009 to 2014). The American Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 121: 1214-1218. PMID: 29525059, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.01.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAdultAgedCardiac TamponadeDatabases, FactualFemaleHealth Care CostsHeart FailureHeart-Assist DevicesHospital CostsHospital MortalityHumansLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMortalityMyocardial InfarctionPatient DischargePostoperative ComplicationsPostoperative HemorrhageProsthesis ImplantationRenal DialysisRespiratory Tract DiseasesStrokeSurgical Wound DehiscenceSurgical Wound InfectionUnited StatesConceptsLength of stayMajor complicationsHospital mortalityLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantsVentricular assist device implantsVentricular assist device implantationAssist device implantationHospital mortality rateNational Inpatient SampleTime of dischargeCost of hospitalizationSignificant decreaseAnnual national estimatesVentricular assist deviceHospital complicationsMajor bleedingCardiac tamponadeRespiratory complicationsAdult patientsIschemic strokePostoperative infectionCF-LVADCF-LVADsDevice implantationInpatient Sample
2017
Regional Variation in Mortality, Length of Stay, Cost, and Discharge Disposition Among Patients Admitted for Heart Failure in the United States
Akintoye E, Briasoulis A, Egbe A, Adegbala O, Sheikh M, Singh M, Alliu S, Ahmed A, Asleh R, Kushwaha S, Levine D. Regional Variation in Mortality, Length of Stay, Cost, and Discharge Disposition Among Patients Admitted for Heart Failure in the United States. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 120: 817-824. PMID: 28705376, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.05.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTranscatheter aortic valve implantation in the United States: Predictors of early hospital discharge
Mallikethi‐Reddy S, Akintoye E, Telila T, Sudhakar R, Jagadeesh K, Briasoulis A, Rubenfire M, Afonso L, Grines C. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in the United States: Predictors of early hospital discharge. Journal Of Interventional Cardiology 2017, 30: 149-155. PMID: 28247569, DOI: 10.1111/joic.12373.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscatheter aortic valve implantationEarly hospital dischargeAortic valve implantationEarly dischargeDischarge cohortPost-TAVIAortic valvuloplastyHospital dischargeBlood transfusionValve implantationPermanent pacemakerNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseMechanical circulatory support devicesAcute kidney injuryEarly discharge cohortTransfemoral TAVI approachHigher hospitalization costsMechanical circulatory supportCost of hospitalizationOverall mean ageHealthcare Utilization ProjectCirculatory support devicesHospital outcomesKidney injuryRenal failureIncidence and Survival After In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Nonelderly Adults
Mallikethi-Reddy S, Briasoulis A, Akintoye E, Jagadeesh K, Brook R, Rubenfire M, Afonso L, Grines C. Incidence and Survival After In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Nonelderly Adults. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2017, 10: e003194. PMID: 28193738, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.116.003194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsCardiopulmonary ResuscitationChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualFemaleHeart ArrestHospital MortalityHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient DischargeRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsCardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelinesHospital cardiopulmonary resuscitationNonelderly adultsResuscitation guidelinesSurvival trendsOdds of survivalCardiac arrestBlack raceFemale sexCardiopulmonary resuscitationAmerican Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelinesUtilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample databaseNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseShockable arrest rhythmOverall survival rateWeekend admissionArrest rhythmHospital dischargeShockable rhythmSignificant changesLower oddsSurvival ratePatientsStudy periodSample database