2020
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG Antibodies Among Adults Living in Connecticut: Post-Infection Prevalence (PIP) Study
Mahajan S, Srinivasan R, Redlich CA, Huston SK, Anastasio KM, Cashman L, Massey DS, Dugan A, Witters D, Marlar J, Li SX, Lin Z, Hodge D, Chattopadhyay M, Adams MD, Lee C, Rao LV, Stewart C, Kuppusamy K, Ko AI, Krumholz HM. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG Antibodies Among Adults Living in Connecticut: Post-Infection Prevalence (PIP) Study. The American Journal Of Medicine 2020, 134: 526-534.e11. PMID: 33130124, PMCID: PMC7598362, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodiesWeighted seroprevalenceIgG antibodiesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodiesSARS-CoV-2-specific antibodiesConnecticut residentsSelf-reported adherenceImmunoglobulin G antibodiesSARS-CoV-2Symptomatic illnessSerology testingSeroprevalence studyG antibodiesPrevalence studyGeneral populationPercentage of peopleSeroprevalenceLack antibodiesMajority of respondentsAntibodiesHispanic subpopulationsConvenience sampleHispanic populationCOVID-19Risk mitigation behaviorsSecondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in China
Lu J, Zhang L, Lu Y, Su M, Li X, Liu J, Zhang H, Nasir K, Masoudi F, Krumholz H, Li J, Zheng X. Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in China. Heart 2020, 106: 1349-1356. PMID: 31980439, DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2019-315884.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedAlcohol DrinkingCardiovascular DiseasesChinaFemaleHealthy LifestyleHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsMaleMiddle AgedPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRisk AssessmentRisk Reduction BehaviorSecondary PreventionSex FactorsSmoking CessationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsSecondary prevention drugsIschemic heart diseaseCardiovascular diseasePrevention drugsIschemic strokeSecondary preventionAntiplatelet drugsCardiac Events Million Persons ProjectHistory of IHDMillion Persons ProjectSecondary prevention therapiesPopulation subgroupsMultivariable mixed modelsPublic health programsCommunities of ChinaCurrent smokersCurrent useMedication usePrevention therapyMultivariable analysisChina PatientHeart diseaseCurrent drinkersHealth programsDrugs
2019
Effects of Mobile Text Messaging on Glycemic Control in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes Mellitus
Huo X, Krumholz HM, Bai X, Spatz ES, Ding Q, Horak P, Zhao W, Gong Q, Zhang H, Yan X, Sun Y, Liu J, Wu X, Guan W, Wang X, Li J, Li X, Spertus JA, Masoudi FA, Zheng X. Effects of Mobile Text Messaging on Glycemic Control in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes Mellitus. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e005805. PMID: 31474119, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.005805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAsian PeopleBiomarkersBlood GlucoseChinaCoronary DiseaseCulturally Competent CareDiabetes MellitusExerciseFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth CommunicationHealthy LifestyleHumansHypoglycemic AgentsMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedMotivationPatient Education as TopicRisk Reduction BehaviorSelf CareSingle-Blind MethodTelemedicineText MessagingTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCoronary heart diseaseHeart diseaseGlycemic controlIntervention groupUsual careDiabetes mellitusBlood glucosePhysical activityControl groupText message-based interventionBlood pressure controlProportion of patientsRisk factor managementGood glycemic controlSystolic blood pressureBody mass indexText messaging programsText message interventionMobile health interventionsSecondary outcomesBlood pressurePrimary outcomeLDL cholesterolMass indexMedication adherence
2018
Mass Customization for Population Health
Volpp KG, Krumholz HM, Asch DA. Mass Customization for Population Health. JAMA Cardiology 2018, 3: 363-364. PMID: 29516100, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2017.5353.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Sex Differences in Cardiac Risk Factors, Perceived Risk, and Health Care Provider Discussion of Risk and Risk Modification Among Young Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction The VIRGO Study
Leifheit-Limson EC, D’Onofrio G, Daneshvar M, Geda M, Bueno H, Spertus JA, Krumholz HM, Lichtman JH. Sex Differences in Cardiac Risk Factors, Perceived Risk, and Health Care Provider Discussion of Risk and Risk Modification Among Young Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction The VIRGO Study. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 66: 1949-1957. PMID: 26515996, PMCID: PMC4628727, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.08.859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac risk factorsAcute myocardial infarctionHealth care provider discussionsRisk modificationRisk factorsHeart diseaseHealth care providersProvider discussionsVIRGO StudyYounger patientsMyocardial infarctionCare providersSignificant cardiac risk factorsYoung AMI patientsPatients age 18Heart disease riskRisk factor prevalenceSelf-perceived riskModified Poisson regressionSex differencesFactor prevalenceAMI patientsCardiac riskSpanish hospitalsProvider feedback
2013
Target cardiovascular risk rather than cholesterol concentration
Krumholz HM. Target cardiovascular risk rather than cholesterol concentration. The BMJ 2013, 347: f7110. PMID: 24284344, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f7110.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
2012 ACCF/AHA/ACP/AATS/PCNA/SCAI/STS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the American College of Physicians, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Fihn SD, Gardin JM, Abrams J, Berra K, Blankenship JC, Dallas AP, Douglas PS, Foody JM, Gerber TC, Hinderliter AL, King SB, Kligfield PD, Krumholz HM, Kwong RY, Lim MJ, Linderbaum JA, Mack MJ, Munger MA, Prager RL, Sabik JF, Shaw LJ, Sikkema JD, Smith CR, Smith SC, Spertus JA, Williams SV. 2012 ACCF/AHA/ACP/AATS/PCNA/SCAI/STS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the American College of Physicians, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2012, 60: e44-e164. PMID: 23182125, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Coronary SyndromeAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAlcohol DrinkingAngina PectorisBody WeightCholesterol, LDLClopidogrelComorbidityCost of IllnessDepressionDiabetes ComplicationsDisease ManagementElectrocardiographyExerciseExercise TestGlycated HemoglobinHealth BehaviorHumansHypertensionLife StyleMyocardial InfarctionMyocardial IschemiaMyocardial RevascularizationPhysical ExaminationPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality of LifeRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSmoking CessationTiclopidineConceptsAmerican CollegeAmerican Heart Association Task ForcePreventive Cardiovascular Nurses AssociationCardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task ForceManagement of patientsThoracic surgeryPractice guidelinesCardiovascular AngiographyThoracic surgeonsSTS guidelinesA ReportNurses AssociationAmerican AssociationTask ForceAssociationGuidelinesPatientsSurgeryAngiographyPhysiciansDiagnosisSurgeons
2010
Shifting views on lipid lowering therapy
Krumholz HM, Hayward RA. Shifting views on lipid lowering therapy. The BMJ 2010, 341: c3531. PMID: 20667950, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c3531.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Adverse Effects of β-Blocker Therapy for Patients With Heart Failure: A Quantitative Overview of Randomized Trials
Ko DT, Hebert PR, Coffey CS, Curtis JP, Foody JM, Sedrakyan A, Krumholz HM. Adverse Effects of β-Blocker Therapy for Patients With Heart Failure: A Quantitative Overview of Randomized Trials. JAMA Internal Medicine 2004, 164: 1389-1394. PMID: 15249347, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.164.13.1389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedBisoprololBradycardiaCarbazolesCarvedilolDizzinessFatigueFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart Conduction SystemHeart FailureHumansHypotensionMaleMetoprololMiddle AgedPropanolaminesRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSeverity of Illness IndexStatistics as TopicTreatment FailureVentricular Dysfunction, LeftWithholding TreatmentConceptsBeta-blocker therapyHeart failureAdverse effectsLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionBeta-blocker trialsCardiovascular adverse effectsChronic heart failureHeart Failure TrialVentricular systolic dysfunctionΒ-blocker therapyRisk of hypotensionLife-saving therapyRandom-effects modelHF hospitalizationCause mortalitySystolic dysfunctionCause withdrawalsFailure TrialRandomized trialsAbsolute riskElectronic searchPatientsMEDLINE databaseTherapyAbsolute increase