Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Research Featured at AHA 2020

Yale Cardiovascular Medicine scientists will present research at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting Scientific Sessions 2020 held November 13-17. The conference brings together clinicians and researchers to promote basic, clinical and population science in cardiovascular research.

Research and session highlights include:

Jay D. Coffman Early Career Investigator Finalist

Abstract: P222

First Author: Mahesh Anantha-Narayanan

Trends in Admissions and Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia-a National Inpatient Sample Analysis

Other Yale authors include: Azfar Bilal Sheikh, Fiorella Llanos-Chea, Raul J. Guzman, Carlos Mena-hurtado, and Kim G. Smolderen

Abstract: P1352

First Author: Inga Hlif Melvinsdottir

Multimodality Imaging Approach in Delivery and Tracking of a Novel Imageable Hydrogel in a Chronic Porcine Infarct Model

Other Yale authors include: Shin-rong Lee, Ricardo Avendano, Dan Midgett, Yi-Hwa Liu, Stephanie Thorn, Christi Hawley, Marina Mamarian, Jay Dowell Humphrey, James Duncan, and Albert J. Sinusas

Abstract: P547

First Author: Zain Ahmed

Presence of Myocardial Injury on Admission is Associated With an Increase in All-cause Mortality in Patients With COVID-19

Other Yale authors include: Avinainder Singh, Lina Vadlamani, Maxwell Eder, Zaniar Ghazizadeh, Jakob Park, Manan Pareek, Justin Pacor, Chad Gier, Carlos Mena-hurtado, Eric Jose Velazquez, and Nihar R. Desai

Abstract: P2056

First Author: Rachel Lampert

Physical Activity in Individuals With the Long Qt Syndrome: Baseline Data From the Lifestyle and Exercise in Long Qt Study (live Lqts)

Other Yale authors include: Matthew Burg, Fangyong Li, Laura Simone, Cheryl Barth, and Kevin Hall

Abstract: P975

First Author: Nihar Desai

Thirty Day Episode of Care Spending Following Heart Failure Hospitalization Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Heart Failure

Other Yale authors include: Craig Parzynski, Ralph John Riello II, and Tariq Ahmad

Abstract: P1908

First Author: Yuan Lu

Antihypertensive Therapy Prescribing Pattern Among Patients With Markedly Elevated Blood Pressure in a Real-world Setting

Other Yale authors include: Chenxi Huang, Shiwani Mahajan, Cesar Caraballo, Erica S. Spatz, Wade Schulz, and Harlan M. Krumholz

Session: FS.01 - Cardiac Procedural Innovation for Special Patient Groups

First Author: James Freeman

Patterns of Post-procedural Anticoagulation and Anti-platelet Therapy and Associated Outcomes for Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Results From the NCDR LAAO Registry

Other Yale authors include: Angela Higgins, Yongfei Wang, Chengan Du, Karl E. Minges, Daniel Friedman, and Jeptha P. Curtis

Session: LBS.05 - Stents, Valves and Clots

First Author: Alexandra Lansky

A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of the BuMA Supreme™ Biodegradable Drug Coated Coronary Stent System in Patients With Stable or Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: Primary Endpoint Results of the PIONEER III Trial

Other Yale authors include: Andreas Baumbach, and Cody Pietras

Abstract: P2198

Author: Daniel Friedman

Longitudinal Outcomes After Implantation of a Subcutaneous or Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Older Patients: A Report From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry

Other Yale authors include: Craig Parzynski, Karl E Minges, Joseph Akar, James V. Freeman, and Jeptha P. Curtis

Keynote Speaker

Presenter: Harlan Krumholz

Distinguished Scientist Lecture:The Inflection Point: Ideas for Accelerating Breakthroughs and Improving Cardiovascular Health

For more information about Yale Cardiovascular Medicine participation at the 2020 AHA Scientific Sessions: Yale AHA 2020.