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 duration
2015
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Utilization and Appropriateness across the United States
Thomas MP, Parzynski CS, Curtis JP, Seth M, Nallamothu BK, Chan PS, Spertus JA, Patel MR, Bradley SM, Gurm HS. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Utilization and Appropriateness across the United States. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0138251. PMID: 26379053, PMCID: PMC4575022, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAppropriate use criteriaHospital referral regionsPCI utilizationQuintile 5PCI ratesQuintiles 1PCI appropriatenessPercutaneous coronary intervention useMedicare Limited Data SetRisk-adjusted mortalityNCDR CathPCI RegistryElective PCICathPCI RegistryInappropriate indicationsPatient characteristicsStudy cohortAppropriate indicationsPCI proceduresHeart AssociationCardiovascular AngiographyStudy populationAmerican CollegeReferral regionsSubstantial geographic variationIntervention utilization
2011
ACCF/AHA Methodology for the Development of Quality Measures for Cardiovascular Technology
Bonow RO, Douglas PS, Buxton AE, Cohen DJ, Curtis JP, Delong E, Drozda JP, Ferguson TB, Heidenreich PA, Hendel RC, Masoudi FA, Peterson ED, Taylor AJ. ACCF/AHA Methodology for the Development of Quality Measures for Cardiovascular Technology. Circulation 2011, 124: 1483-1502. PMID: 21875906, DOI: 10.1161/cir.0b013e31822935fc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Heart AssociationGuideline recommendationsCardiovascular careACCF/AHA guidelinesCardiovascular technologyClass IAppropriate use criteriaUse measuresTask ForcePublic reportingParameters of careStrength of evidenceAHA guidelinesHeart AssociationSafety measuresCardiovascular diseaseCardiology FoundationAmerican CollegeSpecific indicationsPatient safetyUse criteriaEvaluation of qualityCardiac imagingClinical topicsHealthcare qualityACCF/AHA Methodology for the Development of Quality Measures for Cardiovascular Technology A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Performance Measures
Bonow RO, Douglas PS, Buxton AE, Cohen DJ, Curtis JP, DeLong E, Drozda JP, Ferguson TB, Heidenreich PA, Hendel RC, Masoudi FA, Peterson ED, Taylor AJ. ACCF/AHA Methodology for the Development of Quality Measures for Cardiovascular Technology A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Performance Measures. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2011, 58: 1517-1538. PMID: 21880456, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAmerican Heart AssociationGuideline recommendationsCardiovascular careAmerican CollegeAmerican Heart Association Task ForceACCF/AHA guidelinesClass IAppropriate use criteriaCardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task ForceCardiovascular technologyTask ForceUse measuresPublic reportingParameters of careStrength of evidenceAHA guidelinesHeart AssociationSafety measuresCardiovascular diseaseCardiology FoundationSpecific indicationsA ReportPatient safetyUse criteriaEvaluation of quality