2016
The Importance of Worsening Heart Failure in Ambulatory Patients Definition, Characteristics, and Effects of Amino-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Guided Therapy
Mallick A, Gandhi PU, Gaggin HK, Ibrahim N, Januzzi JL. The Importance of Worsening Heart Failure in Ambulatory Patients Definition, Characteristics, and Effects of Amino-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Guided Therapy. JACC Heart Failure 2016, 4: 749-755. PMID: 27179830, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2016.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAmbulatory CareAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCardiovascular DiseasesDisease ProgressionFemaleHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPatient Care PlanningPeptide FragmentsProportional Hazards ModelsSodium Potassium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsStandard of CareTreatment OutcomeConceptsHeart failureChronic HFrEFNT-proBNPEjection fractionN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrationsHigher loop diuretic dosesAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorB-type natriuretic peptideAmbulatory heart failureAmino-Terminal ProJugular venous distensionLoop diuretic dosesAcute heart failureDecompensated heart failureReduced ejection fractionEvent-free survivalNatriuretic peptide concentrationsHigher ejection fractionStandard of careRelevant clinical eventsDiuretic therapyHF managementCardiovascular deathDiuretic dosesVenous distension
2015
Concentrations of Highly Sensitive Cardiac Troponin-I Predict Poor Cardiovascular Outcomes and Adverse Remodeling in Chronic Heart Failure
Motiwala SR, Gaggin HK, Gandhi PU, Belcher A, Weiner RB, Baggish AL, Szymonifka J, Januzzi JL. Concentrations of Highly Sensitive Cardiac Troponin-I Predict Poor Cardiovascular Outcomes and Adverse Remodeling in Chronic Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiovascular Translational Research 2015, 8: 164-172. PMID: 25777344, DOI: 10.1007/s12265-015-9618-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionChronic DiseaseDisease ProgressionFemaleHeart FailureHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardiumNatriuretic Peptide, BrainNecrosisOdds RatioPeptide FragmentsPhenotypePredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSystoleTime FactorsTroponin IVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftVentricular RemodelingConceptsLV systolic dysfunctionChronic heart failureHeart failureLV remodelingSerial measurementsHigh-risk clinical featuresLower CV event ratesCV event ratesDeleterious LV remodelingIndependent risk informationPoor cardiovascular outcomesPoor CV outcomesProgressive LV remodelingSensitive cardiac troponinMajority of patientsSignificant myocardial necrosisSensitive troponin assaysPg/mLCV outcomesHsTnI concentrationsCardiovascular eventsCardiovascular outcomesSystolic dysfunctionAdverse remodelingClinical features