2020
Utilization Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy
Madias C, Parzynski CS, Burrows A, Minges KE, Curtis JP, Doukky R. Utilization Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 75: 1714-1717. PMID: 32273036, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.02.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence, predictors and complications with defibrillation threshold testing in pediatric patients: Results from the NCDR
Prutkin JM, Wang Y, Escudero CA, Stephenson EA, Minges KE, Curtis JP, Hsu JC. Prevalence, predictors and complications with defibrillation threshold testing in pediatric patients: Results from the NCDR. International Journal Of Cardiology 2020, 305: 44-49. PMID: 31980272, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockHumansLength of StayPrevalenceRegistriesRetrospective StudiesVentricular FibrillationConceptsInadequate defibrillation safety marginDefibrillation safety marginDFT testingDefibrillation threshold testingHospital complicationsPediatric patientsHospital stayICD recipientsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryThreshold testingLowest successful energyProlonged hospital stayRisk of complicationsTransvenous ICD implantationHospital dischargeICD implantationMultivariable adjustmentICD RegistryPediatric populationRetrospective analysisLower oddsComplicationsPatientsTesting useLittle data
2019
Analysis of Temporal Trends and Variation in the Use of Defibrillation Testing in Contemporary Practice
Borne RT, Randolph T, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Peterson PN, Masoudi FA, Sandhu A, Zipse MM, Thomas K, Kutyifa V, Desai NR, Cha YM, Hsu JC, Russo AM. Analysis of Temporal Trends and Variation in the Use of Defibrillation Testing in Contemporary Practice. JAMA Network Open 2019, 2: e1913553. PMID: 31626314, PMCID: PMC6813586, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.13553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryMedian odds ratioDefibrillation testingLow testing ratesTesting ratesHigher testing ratesICD RegistryFirst-time ICD implantationImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationMulticenter cross-sectional studyAdvanced heart failureCardioverter-defibrillator implantationIschemic heart diseaseCross-sectional studyICD implantationHeart failureICD placementVentricular arrhythmiasMean ageHeart diseaseVentricular tachycardiaOdds ratioHigher oddsMAIN OUTCOMEFirst calendar quarterAssociation of Physician Specialty With Long-Term Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Complication and Reoperations Rates
Chui PW, Wang Y, Ranasinghe I, Mitiku TY, Seto AH, Rosman L, Lampert R, Minges KE, Enriquez AD, Curtis JP. Association of Physician Specialty With Long-Term Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Complication and Reoperations Rates. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e005374. PMID: 31185734, PMCID: PMC7412734, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.118.005374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overClinical CompetenceDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFee-for-Service PlansFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMedicarePostoperative ComplicationsPractice Patterns, Physicians'RegistriesReoperationRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSpecializationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsLong-term device-related complicationsDevice-related complicationsICD implantationLong-term outcomesPhysician specialtyGeneral cardiologistsThoracic surgeonsHigh riskNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryLong-term adverse outcomesImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationPhysician specialty trainingCardioverter-defibrillator implantationCumulative incidence rateCase-mix adjusted ratesReoperation rateBackground PatientsConclusions PatientsICD RegistryPrimary outcomeAdverse outcomesIncidence rateInterventional cardiologistsAdjusted ratesReoperationCardiac Resynchronization Defibrillator Therapy for Nonspecific Intraventricular Conduction Delay Versus Right Bundle Branch Block
Kawata H, Bao H, Curtis JP, Minges KE, Mitiku T, Birgersdotter-Green U, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillator Therapy for Nonspecific Intraventricular Conduction Delay Versus Right Bundle Branch Block. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 3082-3099. PMID: 31221257, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.04.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonspecific intraventricular conduction delayRight bundle branch blockCardiac resynchronization therapyCRT-D implantationCRT-eligible patientsBundle branch blockQRS durationHazard ratioBranch blockBetter outcomesCardiac resynchronization defibrillator therapyMultivariable adjusted hazard ratiosAdjusted hazard ratioIntraventricular conduction delayCareful patient selectionEligible patientsDefibrillator therapyMultivariable adjustmentResynchronization therapyClinical outcomesPatient selectionConduction abnormalitiesRegistry dataConduction delayPatientsOutcomes and costs of remote patient monitoring among patients with implanted cardiac defibrillators: An economic model based on the PREDICT RM database
Hummel JP, Leipold RJ, Amorosi SL, Bao H, Deger KA, Jones PW, Kansal AR, Ott LS, Stern S, Stein K, Curtis JP, Akar JG. Outcomes and costs of remote patient monitoring among patients with implanted cardiac defibrillators: An economic model based on the PREDICT RM database. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2019, 30: 1066-1077. PMID: 30938894, PMCID: PMC6850124, DOI: 10.1111/jce.13934.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedAged, 80 and overArrhythmias, CardiacCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualDeath, Sudden, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMedicareModels, EconomicPatient ReadmissionPredictive Value of TestsQuality-Adjusted Life YearsRegistriesRemote Sensing TechnologyTelemetryTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited States
2015
Comparative Effectiveness of CRT-D Versus Defibrillator Alone in HF Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
Friedman DJ, Singh JP, Curtis JP, Tang WHW, Bao H, Spatz ES, Hernandez AF, Patel UD, Al-Khatib SM. Comparative Effectiveness of CRT-D Versus Defibrillator Alone in HF Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 66: 2618-2629. PMID: 26670062, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.09.097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCardiac Resynchronization TherapyComorbidityComparative Effectiveness ResearchDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMedicareProportional Hazards ModelsRenal Insufficiency, ChronicSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsSevere chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney diseaseCardiac resynchronization therapyCRT-eligible patientsHF hospitalizationKidney diseaseNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryUse of CRTComparative effectivenessInverse probability-weighted analysisReal-world comparative effectivenessEnd-stage renal diseaseCox proportional hazards modelCRT-D useHeart failure hospitalizationAcceptable complication rateDevice-related complicationsProportional hazards modelFine-Gray modelCKD classCKD stageFailure hospitalizationHF patientsPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsCardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Women Versus Men
Zusterzeel R, Spatz ES, Curtis JP, Sanders WE, Selzman KA, Piña IL, Bao H, Ponirakis A, Varosy PD, Masoudi FA, Caños DA, Strauss DG. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Women Versus Men. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2015, 8: s4-s11. PMID: 25714821, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.114.001548.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBundle-Branch BlockCardiac Resynchronization TherapyCardiac Resynchronization Therapy DevicesDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHeart Conduction SystemHeart FailureHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMalePropensity ScoreProportional Hazards ModelsRegistriesRisk FactorsSex FactorsStroke VolumeTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVentricular Function, LeftConceptsLeft bundle branch blockQRS durationImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorPatient sexDeath riskCardioverter defibrillatorBetter survivalMortality differencesNew York Heart Association class IIILeft ventricular ejection fractionWomen Versus MenCardiac resynchronization therapyVentricular ejection fractionRelative death riskBenefit of CRTLonger QRS durationShorter QRS durationBundle branch blockLower mortality riskEjection fractionHeart failureResynchronization therapyCardiac resynchronizationBranch blockMortality risk
2014
Implant and Clinical Characteristics for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Patients in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Registry
Jordan CP, Freedenberg V, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Gleva MJ, Berul CI. Implant and Clinical Characteristics for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Patients in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Registry. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2014, 7: 1092-1100. PMID: 25287482, DOI: 10.1161/circep.114.001841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew York Heart Association classPrimary preventionSecondary preventionPediatric patientsAssociation classLEAD patientsGreat vesselsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator RegistryHigher New York Heart Association classImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator RegistryImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationNational Cardiovascular Data RegistryImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator indicationsImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) proceduresCongenital heart patientsCardioverter-defibrillator implantationStructural heart diseaseHigh rateLead implantsOverall registryVentricle patientsClinical characteristicsDefibrillator implantationCHD typesCommon ventricleSurvival After Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Hess PL, Hellkamp AS, Peterson ED, Sanders GD, Al-Khalidi HR, Curtis LH, Hammill BG, Pun PH, Curtis JP, Anstrom KJ, Hammill SC, Al-Khatib SM. Survival After Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2014, 7: 793-799. PMID: 25038119, PMCID: PMC4206571, DOI: 10.1161/circep.114.001455.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCause of DeathChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDeath, Sudden, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHeart FailureHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateKidneyLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPatient SelectionPrimary PreventionProportional Hazards ModelsProsthesis DesignRegistriesRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsChronic kidney diseasePrimary prevention ICD placementRisk of deathICD placementCKD severityKidney diseaseNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryPrimary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placementGlomerular filtration rate 30Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator candidatesEnd-stage renal diseaseImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator placementSocial Security Death Master FileHeart failure symptomsLow ejection fractionGlomerular filtration rateRate of deathDeath Master FileICD candidacyCKD stageDiabetes mellitusEjection fractionICD RegistryRenal diseaseSerum sodiumPredictors of an Inadequate Defibrillation Safety Margin at ICD Implantation Insights From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry
Hsu JC, Marcus GM, Al-Khatib SM, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Sood N, Parker MW, Kluger J, Lampert R, Russo AM. Predictors of an Inadequate Defibrillation Safety Margin at ICD Implantation Insights From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2014, 64: 256-264. PMID: 25034061, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.01.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInadequate defibrillation safety marginDefibrillation safety marginSimple risk scoreAdverse eventsRisk scoreNew York Heart Association functional class IIIImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationNational Cardiovascular Data RegistrySecondary prevention indicationFunctional class IIIHospital adverse eventsCardioverter-defibrillator implantationIschemic heart diseaseLogistic regression modelsHospital mortalityPrevention indicationICD recipientsMale sexDefibrillation testingRenal dialysisHeart diseaseBiventricular deviceData registryLower riskGreater odds
2013
Cardiac Perforation From Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Lead Placement
Hsu JC, Varosy PD, Bao H, Dewland TA, Curtis JP, Marcus GM. Cardiac Perforation From Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Lead Placement. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 582-590. PMID: 24002030, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.113.000299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictors of perforationCardiac perforationICD recipientsMajor complicationsGreater oddsImplantable cardioverter defibrillator lead placementHigher left ventricular ejection fractionFirst-time ICD recipientsLeft ventricular ejection fractionHierarchical multivariable logistic regressionHeart failure classICD lead implantationAssociated adverse eventsVentricular ejection fractionMultivariable logistic regressionLength of stayBundle branch blockCardiac bypass surgeryHospital mortalityHospital deathHospital stayBypass surgeryFeared complicationMultivariable adjustmentAdverse events
2012
Impact of a Recent Lead Recall on Utilization of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Data from the NCDR ICD Registry™
BHATT P, CURTIS J, WANG Y, LAMPERT R. Impact of a Recent Lead Recall on Utilization of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Data from the NCDR ICD Registry™. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2012, 23: 861-865. PMID: 22452744, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2012.02310.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedAged, 80 and overDeath, Sudden, CardiacDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHumansMaleMedical Device RecallsMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Primary PreventionProsthesis DesignProsthesis FailureRegistriesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsUnited States