2021
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes Associated With Oral Anticoagulant Use Among Patients Hospitalized With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Xian Y, Zhang S, Inohara T, Grau-Sepulveda M, Matsouaka RA, Peterson ED, Piccini JP, Smith EE, Sheth KN, Bhatt DL, Fonarow GC, Schwamm LH. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes Associated With Oral Anticoagulant Use Among Patients Hospitalized With Intracerebral Hemorrhage. JAMA Network Open 2021, 4: e2037438. PMID: 33591368, PMCID: PMC7887660, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCase-Control StudiesCerebral HemorrhageCohort StudiesDependent AmbulationDrug Therapy, CombinationDual Anti-Platelet TherapyFactor Xa InhibitorsFemaleFunctional StatusHospicesHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPatient DischargePlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRegistriesRisk FactorsWarfarinConceptsOral anticoagulant useOral anticoagulantsFXa inhibitorsHospital mortalityAnticoagulant useCohort studyIndependent ambulationMRS scoreIntracerebral hemorrhageGuidelines-Stroke registryCardiovascular risk factorsHospital mortality riskFactor Xa inhibitorsConcomitant warfarinOral anticoagulationAnticoagulation therapyAntiplatelet therapyHospital outcomesClinical characteristicsRankin ScaleSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeRisk factorsWorse outcomesHigh prevalence
2018
Temperature and Precipitation Associate With Ischemic Stroke Outcomes in the United States
Chu SY, Cox M, Fonarow GC, Smith EE, Schwamm L, Bhatt DL, Matsouaka RA, Xian Y, Sheth KN. Temperature and Precipitation Associate With Ischemic Stroke Outcomes in the United States. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e010020. PMID: 30571497, PMCID: PMC6404452, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.010020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntravenous tPA (Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator) in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Taking Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Preceding Stroke
Jin C, Huang R, Peterson E, Laskowitz D, Hernandez A, Federspiel J, Schwamm L, Bhatt D, Smith E, Fonarow G, Xian Y. Intravenous tPA (Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator) in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Taking Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Preceding Stroke. Stroke 2018, 49: 2237-2240. PMID: 30354981, PMCID: PMC6706353, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.022128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, IntravenousAdministration, OralAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAnticoagulantsAntidotesAntithrombinsBrain IschemiaDabigatranFactor Xa InhibitorsFibrinolytic AgentsHumansIntracranial HemorrhagesOdds RatioPractice Guidelines as TopicPyrazolesPyridonesRivaroxabanStrokeTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsSymptomatic intracranial hemorrhageAcute ischemic strokeIntravenous tPAIntracranial hemorrhageFavorable outcomeIschemic strokeThrombin timeAnti-Xa assaySensitive laboratory testsNOAC patientsOral anticoagulantsTPA administrationProhibitive riskSymptom onsetPatient characteristicsMedian timeMedication intakeCurrent guidelinesAnticoagulant effectLarge cohortClinical carePatientsOverall observed rateNOACsHemorrhage
2017
Professional Medical Interpreters Influence the Quality of Acute Ischemic Stroke Care for Patients Who Speak Languages Other than English
Erfe B, Siddiqui K, Schwamm L, Kirwan C, Nunes A, Mejia N. Professional Medical Interpreters Influence the Quality of Acute Ischemic Stroke Care for Patients Who Speak Languages Other than English. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2017, 6: e006175. PMID: 28935679, PMCID: PMC5634277, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.006175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProfessional medical interpretersMedical interpretersAcute ischemic stroke careIschemic stroke careAcute ischemic stroke patientsIschemic stroke patientsStroke carePMI servicesCommon languageEnglishLanguageStroke patientsInterpretersGuidelines-Stroke programAmerican Heart AssociationAppropriate health careLogistic regression modelsQuality patient careHospital stayMultivariable analysisPatient receiptHeart AssociationLower oddsPatientsMedical careAssociation of Preceding Antithrombotic Treatment With Acute Ischemic Stroke Severity and In-Hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Xian Y, O’Brien E, Liang L, Xu H, Schwamm L, Fonarow G, Bhatt D, Smith E, Olson D, Maisch L, Hannah D, Lindholm B, Lytle B, Pencina M, Hernandez A, Peterson E. Association of Preceding Antithrombotic Treatment With Acute Ischemic Stroke Severity and In-Hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. JAMA 2017, 317: 1057-1067. PMID: 28291892, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.1371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute ischemic strokeHistory of AFAntithrombotic therapyAntiplatelet therapyAntithrombotic treatmentAtrial fibrillationHospital mortalityTherapeutic warfarinTherapeutic anticoagulationSevere strokeIschemic strokeStroke severityLower oddsSubtherapeutic warfarinUnadjusted ratesAcute ischemic stroke severityGuidelines-Stroke programHealth Stroke ScaleIn-Hospital OutcomesHigh-risk patientsPrevalence of patientsRetrospective observational studyTime of strokeIschemic stroke severityHospital outcomes
2016
Impact of Insurance Status on Outcomes and Use of Rehabilitation Services in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From Get With The Guidelines‐Stroke
Medford‐Davis L, Fonarow G, Bhatt D, Xu H, Smith E, Suter R, Peterson E, Xian Y, Matsouaka R, Schwamm L. Impact of Insurance Status on Outcomes and Use of Rehabilitation Services in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From Get With The Guidelines‐Stroke. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e004282. PMID: 27930356, PMCID: PMC5210352, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.004282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmbulancesAnticholesteremic AgentsAntihypertensive AgentsBrain IschemiaDiabetes MellitusFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHumansHypercholesterolemiaHypertensionHypoglycemic AgentsInsurance CoverageInsurance, HealthLogistic ModelsMaleMedicaidMedically UninsuredMedicareMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Guidelines as TopicSkilled Nursing FacilitiesStrokeStroke RehabilitationTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsAcute ischemic strokeIschemic strokeInsurance statusHospital mortalityGuidelines-Stroke programIschemic stroke patientsMultivariable logistic regressionPatient insurance statusGovernment-sponsored insuranceSkilled nursing facilitiesGuidelines-StrokeInpatient rehabPostdischarge destinationHospital outcomesPatient demographicsSymptom onsetAcute treatmentControl medicationDiabetes mellitusStroke patientsHospital characteristicsUninsured patientsHigh cholesterolNursing facilitiesPreventative care
2015
Association of Acute and Chronic Hyperglycemia With Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Post‐Thrombolysis: Findings From Get With The Guidelines‐Stroke
Masrur S, Cox M, Bhatt D, Smith E, Ellrodt G, Fonarow G, Schwamm L. Association of Acute and Chronic Hyperglycemia With Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Post‐Thrombolysis: Findings From Get With The Guidelines‐Stroke. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2015, 4: e002193. PMID: 26408015, PMCID: PMC4845108, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersBlood GlucoseBrain IschemiaChi-Square DistributionChronic DiseaseFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsGlycated HemoglobinGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHumansHyperglycemiaLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'RegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsTissue plasminogen activatorAssociation of acuteAcute ischemic strokeHistory of diabetesWorse clinical outcomesChronic hyperglycemiaClinical outcomesGuidelines-StrokeHospital mortalityAIS patientsBlood glucoseGlucose levelsPlasma glucose levelsBlood glucose levelsAdmission glucoseNondiabetic patientsPost thrombolysisIschemic strokeAcute hyperglycemiaDL increaseAcute correctionPoor outcomeAdverse outcomesOdds ratioHyperglycemiaRacial/Ethnic and Sex Differences in Emergency Medical Services Transport Among Hospitalized US Stroke Patients: Analysis of the National Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Registry
Mochari-Greenberger H, Xian Y, Hellkamp A, Schulte P, Bhatt D, Fonarow G, Saver J, Reeves M, Schwamm L, Smith E. Racial/Ethnic and Sex Differences in Emergency Medical Services Transport Among Hospitalized US Stroke Patients: Analysis of the National Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Registry. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2015, 4: e002099. PMID: 26268882, PMCID: PMC4599467, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAsianBlack or African AmericanChi-Square DistributionEmergency Medical ServicesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHispanic or LatinoHospitalizationHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient Acceptance of Health CareRegistriesSex FactorsStrokeTransportation of PatientsUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsEmergency medical servicesStroke patientsStroke symptomsEMS useRace/ethnicityHospitalized acute stroke patientsEmergency medical services transportWhite womenGuidelines-Stroke registryAcute stroke patientsMultivariable logistic regressionLevel of consciousnessSex differencesGuidelines-StrokeNational GetIschemic strokeStroke outcomePatient characteristicsPotential confoundersMedical historyEMS transportSex disparitiesPatientsHispanic menLogistic regression
2014
Hospital Case Volume Is Associated With Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Prabhakaran S, Fonarow G, Smith E, Liang L, Xian Y, Neely M, Peterson E, Schwamm L. Hospital Case Volume Is Associated With Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurosurgery 2014, 75: 500-508. PMID: 24979097, DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000000475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital case volumeHospital mortalitySubarachnoid hemorrhageCase volumeSAH volumeSAH patientsHospital characteristicsMedian annual case volumeGuidelines-Stroke registryLarge nationwide registryMultivariable logistic regressionLength of stayAnnual case volumeContemporary national dataIndependent ambulatory statusAmbulatory statusExperienced centersNationwide registryDischarge diagnosisOptimized careImproved outcomesRelevant patientsPatientsHospitalMortalityChronic Kidney Disease and Bleeding Complications After Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Ovbiagele B, Smith E, Schwamm L, Grau-Sepulveda M, Saver J, Bhatt D, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Fonarow G. Chronic Kidney Disease and Bleeding Complications After Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2014, 7: 929-935. PMID: 25249561, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.114.001144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedBrain IschemiaFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsFollow-Up StudiesGlomerular Filtration RateHemorrhageHospital MortalityHumansIncidenceInjections, IntravenousMaleOdds RatioRegistriesRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRetrospective StudiesThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorUnited StatesConceptsChronic kidney diseaseSerious systemic hemorrhageSymptomatic intracranial hemorrhagePresence of CKDIntravenous tissue-type plasminogen activatorIntracranial hemorrhageSystemic hemorrhageTissue-type plasminogen activatorKidney diseaseFunctional statusTissue-type plasminogen activator administrationPlasminogen activatorAdmission serum creatinineGuidelines-Stroke programIndependent functional statusIntravenous thrombolytic therapyPrimary end pointAcute ischemic strokeIschemic stroke patientsGlomerular filtration rateNormal kidney functionDischarge functional statusHigher unadjusted oddsTissue-type plasminogenHospital mortalityImpact of an Expanded Hospital Recognition Program for Heart Failure Quality of Care
Heidenreich P, Zhao X, Hernandez A, Yancy C, Schwamm L, Albert N, Fonarow G. Impact of an Expanded Hospital Recognition Program for Heart Failure Quality of Care. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2014, 3: e000950. PMID: 25208954, PMCID: PMC4323821, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.114.000950.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCardiology Service, HospitalChi-Square DistributionCombined Modality TherapyDelivery of Health CareFemaleGuideline AdherenceHeart FailureHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Process Assessment, Health CareProgram EvaluationQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsBaseline useGuidelines-Heart Failure programImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) useHeart Failure QualityInfluenza vaccination ratesSignificant greater increaseQuality of careHospital-level performanceTime 6 monthsHeart failureVaccination ratesCare measuresDefibrillator useHospitalHospital recognitionQuality measuresGreater increaseRate of increaseCareAdditional recognition
2013
Quality of Care and Outcomes for In-Hospital Ischemic Stroke
Cumbler E, Wald H, Bhatt D, Cox M, Xian Y, Reeves M, Smith E, Schwamm L, Fonarow G. Quality of Care and Outcomes for In-Hospital Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2013, 45: 231-238. PMID: 24253540, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.003617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaCohort StudiesComorbidityConfidence IntervalsDatabases, FactualFemaleGuideline AdherenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioQuality ImprovementQuality of Health CareRegistriesRetrospective StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTreatment OutcomeConceptsHospital strokeIschemic strokeSevere strokePatient characteristicsIn-Hospital Ischemic StrokeProcess-based quality measuresCommunity-onset strokeDefect-free careGuidelines-Stroke databaseRetrospective cohort studyThromboembolic risk factorsProportion of patientsHospital ischemic strokeAmerican Heart AssociationTargeted quality improvement effortsQuality of careProsthetic heart valvesQuality improvement effortsHospital mortalityComorbid illnessesCohort studyHeart failureAtrial fibrillationCarotid stenosisHeart AssociationRelationship between sex, ejection fraction, and B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients hospitalized with heart failure and associations with inhospital outcomes: Findings from the Get With The Guideline–Heart Failure Registry
Hsich E, Grau-Sepulveda M, Hernandez A, Eapen Z, Xian Y, Schwamm L, Bhatt D, Fonarow G. Relationship between sex, ejection fraction, and B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients hospitalized with heart failure and associations with inhospital outcomes: Findings from the Get With The Guideline–Heart Failure Registry. American Heart Journal 2013, 166: 1063-1071.e3. PMID: 24268222, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.08.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsB-type natriuretic peptide levelsMedian BNP levelNatriuretic peptide levelsEjection fractionInhospital mortalityHeart failureBNP levelsHF patientsPeptide levelsPlasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levelsGuidelines-Heart Failure registryGuidelines-Heart FailurePrimary end pointInhospital outcomesBNP valuesHospital clusteringPrognostic significanceClinical variablesLarge registriesOdds ratioPatientsBNPHigh mortalityEnd pointMortalityRelationship of Race/Ethnicity With Door‐to‐Balloon Time and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST‐Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Findings From Get With the Guidelines–Coronary Artery Disease
Cavender M, Rassi A, Fonarow G, Cannon C, Peacock W, Laskey W, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Cox M, Grau‐Sepulveda M, Schwamm L, Bhatt D. Relationship of Race/Ethnicity With Door‐to‐Balloon Time and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST‐Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Findings From Get With the Guidelines–Coronary Artery Disease. Clinical Cardiology 2013, 36: 749-756. PMID: 24085713, PMCID: PMC6649362, DOI: 10.1002/clc.22213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBlack or African AmericanChi-Square DistributionFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHospital MortalityHumansLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionOdds RatioPercutaneous Coronary InterventionPractice Guidelines as TopicProspective StudiesRegistriesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionPrimary PCIST-elevation myocardial infarctionDTB timeMedian DTB timeRace/ethnicityPercutaneous coronary interventionCoronary interventionArtery diseaseBalloon timeMyocardial infarctionGuidelines-Coronary Artery DiseaseProportion of patientsAfrican American raceAfrican AmericansAfrican American femalesDifferent races/ethnicitiesHospital mortalityD2B timeHispanic patientsHispanic ethnicityLower oddsAmerican racePatientsCrude differencesCharacteristics and Outcomes Among Patients Transferred to a Regional Comprehensive Stroke Center for Tertiary Care
Ali S, Singhal A, Viswanathan A, Rost N, Schwamm L. Characteristics and Outcomes Among Patients Transferred to a Regional Comprehensive Stroke Center for Tertiary Care. Stroke 2013, 44: 3148-3153. PMID: 24021682, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.002493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute ischemic strokeIntravenous tissue plasminogen activatorInitial National InstitutesComprehensive stroke centerHospital mortalityIschemic strokeTissue plasminogen activatorStroke centersStroke careDoor patientsHealth Stroke Scale scoreMedian initial National InstitutesAcute ischemic stroke carePlasminogen activatorLonger hospital lengthStroke care centerHealth Stroke ScaleStroke Scale scoreCoronary artery diseaseIschemic stroke careAcute care hospitalsNational InstituteHospital lengthSevere strokeStroke RegistryTemporal trends in patient characteristics and treatment with intravenous thrombolysis among acute ischemic stroke patients at Get With The Guidelines-Stroke hospitals.
Schwamm L, Ali S, Reeves M, Smith E, Saver J, Messe S, Bhatt D, Grau-Sepulveda M, Peterson E, Fonarow G. Temporal trends in patient characteristics and treatment with intravenous thrombolysis among acute ischemic stroke patients at Get With The Guidelines-Stroke hospitals. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 543-9. PMID: 24046398, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.000303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, IntravenousAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAmerican Heart AssociationBrain IschemiaChi-Square DistributionFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsHospitalsHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioQuality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesRisk FactorsStrokeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsAcute ischemic stroke patientsIschemic stroke patientsTPA useAIS patientsPatient characteristicsStroke patientsHospitalized acute ischemic stroke patientsIntravenous tissue plasminogen activator useTissue plasminogen activator useNonwhite race/ethnicityAdditional calendar yearGuidelines-Stroke hospitalsAmerican Heart AssociationRace/ethnicityAIS admissionsGuidelines-StrokeEligible patientsIntravenous thrombolysisIntravenous tPAMore patientsMultivariable analysisHeart AssociationMild strokeTPA timeUnivariate analysisRacial and Ethnic Differences in Outcomes in Older Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Qian F, Fonarow G, Smith E, Xian Y, Pan W, Hannan E, Shaw B, Glance L, Peterson E, Eapen Z, Hernandez A, Schwamm L, Bhatt D. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Outcomes in Older Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 284-292. PMID: 23680966, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.113.000211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanBrain IschemiaEthnicityFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMedicareMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient ReadmissionRacial GroupsRegistriesRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexStrokeTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsAcute ischemic strokeLong-term outcomesRace/ethnicityCause rehospitalizationOlder patientsIschemic strokeUnadjusted mortalityHispanic patientsGuidelines-Stroke programGuidelines-Stroke registryHealth Stroke ScaleOlder Medicare beneficiariesAmerican Heart AssociationAsian American patientsYears of ageStroke ScaleStroke severityHigher median scoresAsian patientsHeart AssociationHospital characteristicsAmerican patientsUS CentersPrognostic variablesLower oddsPatterns of Emergency Medical Services Use and Its Association With Timely Stroke Treatment
Ekundayo O, Saver J, Fonarow G, Schwamm L, Xian Y, Zhao X, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Cheng E. Patterns of Emergency Medical Services Use and Its Association With Timely Stroke Treatment. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 262-269. PMID: 23633218, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.113.000089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overChi-Square DistributionEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalEthnicityFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinority GroupsOdds RatioOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicPractice Guidelines as TopicRegistriesRisk FactorsStrokeTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentTransportation of PatientsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsEmergency medical servicesStroke patientsEMS useEmergency medical services useMinority raceHealth Stroke ScoreMedical service useTreatment of strokeTissue-type plasminogen activatorEligible patientsGuidelines-StrokeSevere strokeStroke ScoreHospital arrivalOlder patientsYounger patientsHemorrhagic strokeStroke treatmentMedicare insuranceInsurance statusEMS activationDecreased oddsEMS transportService usePatientsInsurance Status and Outcome after Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Findings from Get With The Guidelines-Stroke
James M, Grau-Sepulveda M, Olson D, Smith E, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Schwamm L, Bhatt D, Fonarow G. Insurance Status and Outcome after Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Findings from Get With The Guidelines-Stroke. Journal Of Stroke And Cerebrovascular Diseases 2013, 23: 283-292. PMID: 23537567, DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCerebral HemorrhageChi-Square DistributionFemaleGuideline AdherenceHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansInsurance CoverageInsurance, HealthLogistic ModelsMaleMedicaidMedically UninsuredMedicareMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient DischargePractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Private SectorQuality of Health CareRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsInsurance statusIntracerebral hemorrhageCare measuresOdds ratioND groupHospital mortality rateProspective stroke registryPrivate insurance groupHigher mortality riskHigher odds ratioEvidence-based qualityInsurance groupsHospital-specific variablesGuidelines-StrokeHospital outcomesStroke RegistryDischarge destinationIndependent ambulationComorbid conditionsStroke databaseAdjusted analysisICH patientsFunctional statusCare indicatorsMedicare patients
2012
Guideline Adherence After ST-Segment Elevation Versus Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Somma K, Bhatt D, Fonarow G, Cannon C, Cox M, Laskey W, Peacock W, Hernandez A, Peterson E, Schwamm L, Saxon L. Guideline Adherence After ST-Segment Elevation Versus Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2012, 5: 654-661. PMID: 22949493, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.963959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overCardiovascular AgentsChi-Square DistributionComorbidityCoronary Artery DiseaseDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospitalsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionOdds RatioPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Quality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionElevation myocardial infarctionSTEMI patientsMedical therapyNSTEMI patientsMyocardial infarctionGuidelines-Coronary Artery Disease registryNon-ST segment elevation myocardial infarctionGuideline-based medical therapyPrior coronary artery diseaseSegment elevation myocardial infarctionLow-density lipoprotein levelsSegment elevation MISimilar medical therapyLipid-lowering medicationsCoronary artery diseaseST-segment elevationGWTG-CADMedical comorbiditiesDischarge medicationsGuideline adherenceArtery diseaseHeart failureAngiotensin receptorsElevation MI