2020
Validation of Natriuretic Response Prediction Equation in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Gleason O, Meegan G, Fleming J, Griffin M, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox Z, Rao V, Testani J. Validation of Natriuretic Response Prediction Equation in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s2. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNatriuretic responseSodium outputUrine collectionDiuretic administrationAcute decompensated heart failureIntravenous loop diuretic therapyLoop diuretic administrationLoop diuretic therapySpot urine sodiumDecompensated heart failureHeart failure admissionsRoutine clinical practiceSpot urine samplesNet fluid outputTotal sodium excretionUrine spot samplesADHF patientsDiuretic therapySodium excretionUrine sodiumHeart failureLoop diureticsUrine outputClinical practiceFluid output
2019
Prevalence of Bladder Dysfunction in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Thomas A, Gomez N, Stewart B, Barnett J, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Fleming J, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Prevalence of Bladder Dysfunction in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s67. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute decompensated heart failureDecompensated heart failureBladder dysfunctionHeart failurePost-void residual volumeYale-New Haven HospitalPrimary therapeutic objectiveSignificant bladder dysfunctionVoid residual volumeAcute urinary retentionNew Haven HospitalADHF patientsNormal PVRUrinary retentionBladder ultrasoundDiabetic statusMethods PatientsOutpatient followPVR volumeUrine outputVolume overloadBladder scanResidual volumeUnderwent determinationBladder scannerRenal Diuretic Delivery is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Decompensated Heart Failure Patients and Associated with Diuretic Resistance
Wycallis E, Stewart B, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Gomez N, Thomas A, Barnett J, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Rao V, Cox Z, Testani J. Renal Diuretic Delivery is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Decompensated Heart Failure Patients and Associated with Diuretic Resistance. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s3. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLoop diureticsADHF patientsTubular sitesRenal perfusionSite of actionRenal urea handlingDecompensated heart failure patientsYale-New Haven HospitalGood urine outputHospitalized ADHF patientsNT-proBNP levelsHeart failure patientsRoute of administrationNew Haven HospitalUrea handlingDiuretic doseDiuretic resistanceFurosemide equivalentsSolute handlingRenal dysfunctionBlood pressureEjection fractionFailure patientsFractional excretionUrine output
2018
The Renal Effects of Aggressive Volume Removal in Heart Failure Patients with Preexisting Worsening Renal Function
Mahoney D, Ahmad T, Rao V, Brisco-Bacik M, Wilson F, Siew E, Felker G, Anstrom K, Bart B, Tang W, O'Connor C, Velazquez E, Testani J. The Renal Effects of Aggressive Volume Removal in Heart Failure Patients with Preexisting Worsening Renal Function. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2018, 24: s26. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRenal tubular injury biomarkersTubular injury biomarkersRenal tubular injuryHeart failure patientsInjury biomarkersTubular injuryFailure patientsRenal functionAcute decompensated heart failure patientsDecompensated heart failure patientsVolume removalCARRESS-HF trialRenal function recoveryTubular injury markersWorsening Renal FunctionHalf of patientsADHF patientsEffective decongestionRenal effectsInjury markersPharmacologic therapyTransient findingFunction recoveryHigh incidencePatientsReal World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A U.S. Center's Experience
Goljo E, Soufer A, Colna M, Rao V, D'Ambrosi J, Riello R, Mahoney D, Tang W, Testani J. Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A U.S. Center's Experience. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2018, 24: s32. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute decompensated heart failureHypertonic saline solutionDecompensated heart failureHSS administrationHeart failureSerum sodiumHypertonic salineTreatment responseSetting of ADHFHigh-dose loop diureticsMethods Electronic medical recordsLarge urban academic hospitalInotropes/vasopressorsReal-world safetySerum sodium concentrationUrban academic hospitalPotential therapeutic effectsNet fluid outputPositive treatment responseAdditional rigorous studiesElectronic medical recordsImprovement of creatinineADHF patientsFurosemide equivalentsCenter experience