Ahmed M. Altibi, MD, MPH
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2026
Natural Language Processing Framework in Early Detection of Amyloidosis The ALARM Study
Altibi A, Elman M, Butler J, Arora A, Baldwin N, Priest E, Masri A. Natural Language Processing Framework in Early Detection of Amyloidosis The ALARM Study. JACC Advances 2026, 5: 102818. PMID: 42312784, PMCID: PMC13308237, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102818.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueHeart failureSystemic amyloidosisPredictive valueEarly diagnosisValidation cohortEarly diagnosis of systemic amyloidosisDevelopment cohortDiagnosis of systemic amyloidosisDiagnosis of heart failureDiagnosis of SADiagnosis of amyloidosisDetection of amyloidosisEarly detectionDiagnosis of HFOregon Health & Science UniversityDiagnostic performanceDiagnostic accuracySA diagnosisMultisystem presentationNatural language processingNeuropathyElectronic health recordsDiagnosisConduction System Pacing Versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Shubietah A, Rakab M, Balbaa E, Salah Q, Elgendy M, Elbataa A, Awashra A, Emara A, Barriga Guzman R, Mansour A, Rmilah A, Hattab M, Hawas Y, Murad M, Hamed B, Qwaider M, Ismayl M, Mhanna M, Refaat M, Ruzieh M, Brady P, Altibi A. Conduction System Pacing Versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2026 PMID: 42025689, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConduction system pacingRight ventricular pacingPacing-induced cardiomyopathyHeart failure hospitalisationRandomised controlled trialsVentricular pacingEjection fractionPermanent pacingMildly reduced left ventricular ejection fractionConduction system pacing modalitiesMildly reduced ejection fractionRisk ratioMeta-analysis of randomized trialsMean differenceVentricular ejection fractionPaced QRS durationMeta-analysisLeft ventricular functionRandom-effects modelFluoroscopy timeVentricular functionQRS durationRandomized trialsLVEFProcedural metricsEfficacy of torsemide versus furosemide in heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eid M, Altibi A, Mostafa M, Takla A, Salem A, Abdou C, Al Deen Alhuarrat M, Rai D, Aronow W, Barrsoum K. Efficacy of torsemide versus furosemide in heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Archives Of Medical Science - Atherosclerotic Diseases 2026, 11: e45-e52. PMID: 42273660, PMCID: PMC13248750, DOI: 10.5114/amsad/210582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsRandomized Controlled TrialsManagement of heart failureHeart failureCochrane Central RegisterNo significant differenceSymptomatic managementTherapeutic efficacyWeight changeControlled TrialsCochrane Central Register of Controlled TrialsHeart failure hospitalizationMeta-analysisSignificant differenceCentral Register of Controlled TrialsTreated with furosemideRegister of Controlled TrialsCongestive heart failureAll-Cause MortalityEfficacy of furosemideHeart failure outcomesLoop diureticsFailure hospitalizationFurosemideTorsemide
2025
Predictors of discontinuation and non-publication of heart failure clinical trials: A cross-sectional analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov data
Alawajneh M, Aljabali A, Theeb L, Tashtoush S, Alshwayyat S, Mostafa A, Alhuneafat L, Laudani C, Altibi A. Predictors of discontinuation and non-publication of heart failure clinical trials: A cross-sectional analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov data. International Journal Of Cardiology 2025, 442: 133901. PMID: 40953737, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.133901.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCross-sectional analysisHF trialsPredictor of trial completionHeart failureTrial completionClinical trialsHeart failure clinical trialsPublic health challengeHF clinical trialsPredictors of discontinuationPublication statusLikelihood of discontinuationIntervention typeHealth challengesBehavioral interventionsLogistic regressionRandomized trialsFunding sourcesClinical researchTrialsInterventionTrial phaseFrequent discontinuationNon-publicationStatusShort-term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid aortic valve: insights from nationwide readmission analysis
Alhuneafat L, Ghanem F, Obeidat O, Alzyoud A, Ma’aita A, Ajam M, Altibi A. Short-term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid aortic valve: insights from nationwide readmission analysis. Cardiovascular Intervention And Therapeutics 2025, 40: 921-931. PMID: 40676444, DOI: 10.1007/s12928-025-01173-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBicuspid aortic valveTranscatheter aortic valve implantationBicuspid aortic valve patientsTranscatheter aortic valve implantation patientsPropensity-score matchingShort-term outcomesIn-Hospital MortalityAortic valve implantationTAV patientsMatched CohortShort-term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantationAortic valveValve implantationOutcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantationIn-hospital complication ratesSevere aortic stenosisReadmission ratesAcute kidney injuryLong-term outcomesTranscatheter aortic valve implantation outcomesNationwide Readmissions DatabaseComplication rateAortic stenosisKidney injuryCardiovascular Hospitalizations Burden Following Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Altibi A, Elman M, Volk H, Alqabani M, Butzner M, Song H, Masri A. Cardiovascular Hospitalizations Burden Following Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2025, 14: e040655. PMID: 40654254, PMCID: PMC12533672, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.040655.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathySeptal myectomyHypertrophic cardiomyopathyCardiovascular hospitalizationPost-SMYears median follow-upAdvanced heart failure therapiesMedian Follow-UpVentricular septal defectHeart failure therapyChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic kidney diseaseHealth claims databaseImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorObstructive pulmonary diseaseSeptal defectFailure therapyAtrial fibrillation/flutterAdult patientsVentricular arrhythmiasCardiac arrestFollow-upCardioverter-defibrillatorCardiomyopathyPrimary outcomeThe burden of cardiovascular disease in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990-2019: An analysis of the global burden of disease study
Alhuneafat L, Al Ta'ani O, Arriola-Montenegro J, Al-Ajloun Y, Naser A, Chaponan-Lavalle A, Ordaya-Gonzales K, Pertuz G, Maaita A, Jabri A, Altibi A, Al-Abdouh A, Van't Hof J, Gutierrez Bernal A. The burden of cardiovascular disease in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990-2019: An analysis of the global burden of disease study. International Journal Of Cardiology 2025, 428: 133143. PMID: 40064205, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.133143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisability-adjusted life yearsGlobal Burden of DiseaseBurden of cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular diseaseRisk factorsMortality-to-incidence ratioGlobal burdenIschemic heart diseaseAge-standardized disability-adjusted life yearsGlobal Burden of Disease StudyDisability-adjusted life year ratesBurden of Disease StudyAge-standardized prevalenceComparative risk assessment frameworkCardiovascular disease prevalenceCardiovascular disease burdenBurden of diseaseLeading risk factorHeart diseaseTailored interventionsCountry-specific variationsElevated BMIRate of strokeHealthcare infrastructureSocio-economic factorsThe comparative efficacy and safety of Tiger II versus judkins catheters in coronary angiogram via the radial artery access: a meta-analysis
Aljabali A, Alawajneh M, Hammad A, Nguyen D, Alkasabrah A, Abuein K, Altibi A. The comparative efficacy and safety of Tiger II versus judkins catheters in coronary angiogram via the radial artery access: a meta-analysis. Acta Cardiologica 2025, 80: 39-43. PMID: 39781598, DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2024.2442799.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandardised mean differenceFluoroscopy timeContrast volumeProcedure timeJudkins catheterOdds ratioProcedural successCoronary angiogramTiger IIEstimates of odds ratiosRadiation exposureMeta-analysisReduced fluoroscopy timeRadial artery vasospasmRandom-effects modelWeb of ScienceRadial artery accessComplication rateArtery vasospasmSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeComparative efficacyArterial accessTransfemoral accessCochrane LibraryCoronary Aneurysms in Polyarteritis Nodosa
Altibi A, Alsamhori J, Khan A. Coronary Aneurysms in Polyarteritis Nodosa. JAPA Academy Journal 2025, 3: 63-64. DOI: 10.4103/japaj.japaj_6_24.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Editorial: Unveiling the clinical implications of left atrial remodeling assessment methods
Khalouf A, Abuzaid A, Altibi A. Editorial: Unveiling the clinical implications of left atrial remodeling assessment methods. International Journal Of Cardiology 2024, 418: 132575. PMID: 39313119, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132575.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters