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 durationSexual Activity and Function in the Year After an Acute Myocardial Infarction Among Younger Women and Men in the United States and Spain
Lindau ST, Abramsohn E, Bueno H, D’Onofrio G, Lichtman JH, Lorenze NP, Sanghani RM, Spatz ES, Spertus JA, Strait KM, Wroblewski K, Zhou S, Krumholz HM. Sexual Activity and Function in the Year After an Acute Myocardial Infarction Among Younger Women and Men in the United States and Spain. JAMA Cardiology 2016, 1: 754-764. PMID: 27579897, PMCID: PMC5459405, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.2362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionSexual function problemsSexual activityMyocardial infarctionYoung AMI Patients (VIRGO) studyYoung womenSexual problemsModifiable risk factorsLogistic regression analysisMultinomial logistic regression analysisPrevalent sexual problemPhysician counselingMedian ageMost young adultsSexual functionRisk factorsSpanish hospitalsMAIN OUTCOMEErectile difficultiesFirst monthYoung adultsTime pointsWomenMore womenPatient studies
2015
Trends in Short- and Long-Term Outcomes for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries, 2007 to 2012
Murugiah K, Wang Y, Desai NR, Spatz ES, Nuti SV, Dreyer RP, Krumholz HM. Trends in Short- and Long-Term Outcomes for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries, 2007 to 2012. JACC Heart Failure 2015, 4: 197-205. PMID: 26746377, PMCID: PMC5323042, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2015.09.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term outcomesReadmission ratesNonwhite patientsHospitalization ratesSecondary diagnosisMedicare feeYears of ageTakotsubo cardiomyopathyWorse outcomesWhite racePatientsService beneficiariesHospitalMortalityTime pointsOutcomesHospitalizationCohortDiagnosisRepresentative dataTakotsuboTTCReadmissionCardiomyopathyYearsExcess weight and life expectancy after acute myocardial infarction: The obesity paradox reexamined
Bucholz EM, Beckman AL, Krumholz HA, Krumholz HM, conducted. B. Excess weight and life expectancy after acute myocardial infarction: The obesity paradox reexamined. American Heart Journal 2015, 172: 173-181. PMID: 26856230, PMCID: PMC5097250, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2015.10.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal weight patientsAcute myocardial infarctionBody mass indexHigher body mass indexLong-term survivalObese patientsOverweight patientsObesity paradoxExcess weightMyocardial infarctionLife expectancyTime of AMIHigher crude mortalityTime pointsShort-term mortalityCooperative Cardiovascular ProjectMedical record studyProportional hazards modelYears of ageMorbid obesityOlder patientsSurvival benefitYounger patientsCrude mortalityBMI groups
2014
Hospital Strategy Uptake and Reductions in Unplanned Readmission Rates for Patients with Heart Failure: A Prospective Study
Bradley EH, Sipsma H, Horwitz LI, Ndumele CD, Brewster AL, Curry LA, Krumholz HM. Hospital Strategy Uptake and Reductions in Unplanned Readmission Rates for Patients with Heart Failure: A Prospective Study. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2014, 30: 605-611. PMID: 25523470, PMCID: PMC4395590, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-014-3105-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-standardized readmission ratesUnplanned readmission rateUptake of strategiesReadmission ratesHeart failureProspective studyGreater reductionAvoidable Rehospitalizations (STAAR) initiativeSame time pointsFinal analytic sampleParticipantsThe studyMain MeasuresWeHospitalPatientsWeb-based surveyAnalytic sampleTime pointsBaselineHospital strategiesSignificant reductionOne-quarterMonthsMore strategiesNational sampleAssociation
2003
National and State Trends in Quality of Care for Acute Myocardial Infarction Between 1994-1995 and 1998-1999: The Medicare Health Care Quality Improvement Program
Burwen DR, Galusha DH, Lewis JM, Bedinger MR, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM, Foody JM. National and State Trends in Quality of Care for Acute Myocardial Infarction Between 1994-1995 and 1998-1999: The Medicare Health Care Quality Improvement Program. JAMA Internal Medicine 2003, 163: 1430-1439. PMID: 12824092, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.163.12.1430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAspirinFemaleHealth Care SurveysHumansMaleMedicareMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsQuality Indicators, Health CareQuality of Health CareSmoking CessationThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionQuality of careHospital arrivalEarly administrationMedian timeMyocardial infarctionPrimary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyHealth Care Quality Improvement ProgramPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyAcute reperfusion therapyBeta-blocker prescriptionEnzyme inhibitor prescriptionTransluminal coronary angioplastyGuideline-recommended processesQuality Improvement ProgramPopulation-based improvementsCessation counselingReperfusion therapySystolic dysfunctionInhibitor prescriptionCoronary angioplastyThrombolytic therapyMedicare patientsTherapyTime points