Veena Rao, PhD
Research Scientist
Research & Publications
Biography
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Selected Publications
- Sodium restriction in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: A randomized controlled trialIvey-Miranda J, Almeida-Gutierrez E, Herrera-Saucedo R, Posada-Martinez E, Chavez-Mendoza A, Mendoza-Zavala G, Cigarroa-Lopez J, Magaña-Serrano J, Rivera-Leaños R, Treviño-Mejia A, Revilla-Monsalve C, Flores-Umanzor E, Espinola-Zavaleta N, Orea-Tejeda A, Garduño-Espinosa J, Saturno-Chiu G, Rao VS, Testani J, Borrayo-Sanchez G. Sodium restriction in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: A randomized controlled trial. Cardiology Journal 2023, 30: 411-421. PMID: 34490604, PMCID: PMC10287066, DOI: 10.5603/cj.a2021.0098.
- In-Hospital Observation on Oral Diuretics After Treatment for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Evaluating the UtilityIvey-Miranda J, Rao V, Cox Z, Moreno-Villagomez J, Mahoney D, Maulion C, Bellumkonda L, Turner J, Collins S, Wilson F, Krumholz H, Testani J. In-Hospital Observation on Oral Diuretics After Treatment for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Evaluating the Utility. Circulation Heart Failure 2023, 16: e010206. PMID: 36896716, PMCID: PMC10186250, DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.122.010206.
- Improvement in Renal Function During the Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Relationship With Markers of Renal Tubular Injury and Prognostic ImportanceNatov P, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox Z, Moreno-Villagomez J, Maulion C, Bellumkonda L, Shlipak M, Estrella M, Borlaug B, Rao V, Testani J. Improvement in Renal Function During the Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Relationship With Markers of Renal Tubular Injury and Prognostic Importance. Circulation Heart Failure 2023, 16: e009776. PMID: 36700431, PMCID: PMC10150783, DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.122.009776.
- Changes in the Inferior Vena Cava Are More Sensitive Than Venous Pressure During Fluid Removal: A Proof-of-Concept StudyPosada-Martinez EL, Cox ZL, Cano-Nieto MM, Ibarra-Marquez ND, Moreno-Villagomez J, Gudiño-Bravo P, Arias-Godinez JA, Lopez-Gil S, Madero M, Rao VS, Mebazaa A, Burkhoff D, Cowie MR, Fudim M, Damman K, Borlaug BA, Testani JM, Ivey-Miranda JB. Changes in the Inferior Vena Cava Are More Sensitive Than Venous Pressure During Fluid Removal: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2022, 29: 463-472. PMID: 36243338, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2022.09.012.
- Hemoconcentration of Creatinine Minimally Contributes to Changes in Creatinine during the Treatment of Decompensated Heart FailureMaulion C, Chen S, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Cox ZL, Mahoney D, Coca SG, Negoianu D, Asher JL, Turner JM, Inker LA, Wilson FP, Testani JM. Hemoconcentration of Creatinine Minimally Contributes to Changes in Creatinine during the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure. Kidney360 2022, 3: 1003-1010. PMID: 35845336, PMCID: PMC9255871, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0007582021.
- Classic and Novel Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance in Cardiorenal SyndromeCox ZL, Rao VS, Testani JM. Classic and Novel Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance in Cardiorenal Syndrome. Kidney360 2022, 3: 954-967. PMID: 36128483, PMCID: PMC9438407, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0006372021.
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Activation and Diuretic Response in Ambulatory Patients With Heart FailureAmatruda JG, Scherzer R, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Shlipak MG, Estrella MM, Testani JM. Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Activation and Diuretic Response in Ambulatory Patients With Heart Failure. Kidney Medicine 2022, 4: 100465. PMID: 35620081, PMCID: PMC9127684, DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100465.
- Inferior Vena Cava Diameter Measurement Provides Distinct and Complementary Information to Right Atrial Pressure in Acute Decompensated Heart FailureGriffin M, Ivey-Miranda J, McCallum W, Sarnak M, Eder M, Bellumkonda L, Maulion C, Wilson FP, Rao VS, Testani J. Inferior Vena Cava Diameter Measurement Provides Distinct and Complementary Information to Right Atrial Pressure in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2022, 28: 1217-1221. PMID: 35301109, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2022.02.014.
- Changes in inferior vena cava area represent a more sensitive metric than changes in filling pressures during experimental manipulation of intravascular volume and toneIvey‐Miranda J, Wetterling F, Gaul R, Sheridan S, Asher JL, Rao VS, Maulion C, Mahoney D, Mebazaa A, Gray AP, Burkhoff D, Cowie MR, Cox ZL, Butler J, Fudim M, McDonald K, Damman K, Borlaug BA, Testani JM. Changes in inferior vena cava area represent a more sensitive metric than changes in filling pressures during experimental manipulation of intravascular volume and tone. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2022, 24: 455-462. PMID: 34837447, PMCID: PMC9306514, DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.2395.
- FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-23) and Cardiorenal InteractionsIvey-Miranda JB, Stewart B, Cox ZL, McCallum W, Maulion C, Gleason O, Meegan G, Amatruda JG, Moreno-Villagomez J, Mahoney D, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Estrella MM, Shlipak MG, Rao VS, Testani JM. FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-23) and Cardiorenal Interactions. Circulation Heart Failure 2021, 14: e008385. PMID: 34689571, PMCID: PMC8782627, DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.121.008385.
- Compensatory post-diuretic renal sodium reabsorption is not a dominant mechanism of diuretic resistance in acute heart failure.Cox ZL, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Moreno-Villagomez J, Mahoney D, Ponikowski P, Biegus J, Turner JM, Maulion C, Bellumkonda L, Asher JL, Parise H, Wilson PF, Ellison DH, Wilcox CS, Testani JM. Compensatory post-diuretic renal sodium reabsorption is not a dominant mechanism of diuretic resistance in acute heart failure. European Heart Journal 2021, 42: 4468-4477. PMID: 34529781, PMCID: PMC8599022, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab620.
- Renal negative pressure treatment as a novel therapy for heart failure-induced renal dysfunctionRao VS, Maulion C, Asher JL, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox ZL, Moreno-Villagomez J, Mahoney D, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Wilcox CS, Testani J. Renal negative pressure treatment as a novel therapy for heart failure-induced renal dysfunction. AJP Regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology 2021, 321: r588-r594. PMID: 34405731, DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00115.2021.
- Evidence for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in the Urine of COVID-19 PatientsGeorge S, Pal AC, Gagnon J, Timalsina S, Singh P, Vydyam P, Munshi M, Chiu JE, Renard I, Harden CA, Ott IM, Watkins AE, Vogels CBF, Lu P, Tokuyama M, Venkataraman A, Casanovas-Massana A, Wyllie AL, Rao V, Campbell M, Farhadian SF, Grubaugh ND, Dela Cruz CS, Ko AI, Perez A, Akaho EH, Moledina DG, Testani J, John AR, Ledizet M, Mamoun CB, Team A. Evidence for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in the Urine of COVID-19 Patients. Kidney360 2021, 2: 924-936. PMID: 35373072, PMCID: PMC8791366, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0002172021.
- Reply Protocolized Diuretic Approach Using the Natriuretic Equation: Careful Patient Selection Is NeededRao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Cox ZL, Testani JM. Reply Protocolized Diuretic Approach Using the Natriuretic Equation: Careful Patient Selection Is Needed. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2021, 77: 2758-2759. PMID: 34045035, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.03.322.
- Natriuretic Equation to Predict Loop Diuretic Response in Patients With Heart FailureRao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Cox ZL, Riello R, Griffin M, Fleming J, Soucier R, Sangkachand P, O'Brien M, LoRusso F, D'Ambrosi J, Churchwell K, Mahoney D, Bellumkonda L, Asher JL, Maulion C, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Collins SP, Testani JM. Natriuretic Equation to Predict Loop Diuretic Response in Patients With Heart Failure. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2021, 77: 695-708. PMID: 33573739, PMCID: PMC8114781, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.12.022.
- Abstract 14834: Protective Role of Cardiomyocyte-derived Ddt in Ischemic CardiomyopathyMa Y, Hu X, Pfau D, Wu X, Rao V, Testani J, Margulies K, Bucala R, Young L. Abstract 14834: Protective Role of Cardiomyocyte-derived Ddt in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Circulation 2020, 142 DOI: 10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.14834.
- Prediction and measurement of diuretic responsiveness after oral administration of furosemide to healthy dogs and dogs with congestive heart failureLoughran KA, Larouche‐Lebel É, Huh T, Testani JM, Rao VS, Oyama MA. Prediction and measurement of diuretic responsiveness after oral administration of furosemide to healthy dogs and dogs with congestive heart failure. Journal Of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2020, 34: 2253-2264. PMID: 33125814, PMCID: PMC7694836, DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15952.
- Renal Negative Pressure Treatment as a Novel Therapy for Cardio-Renal SyndromeMaulion C, Asher J, Moskow J, Ivey-Miranda J, Fleming J, Gleason O, Meegan G, Rao V, Testani J. Renal Negative Pressure Treatment as a Novel Therapy for Cardio-Renal Syndrome. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s6-s7. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.027.
- Validation of Natriuretic Response Prediction Equation in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart FailureGleason O, Meegan G, Fleming J, Griffin M, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox Z, Rao V, Testani J. Validation of Natriuretic Response Prediction Equation in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s2. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.015.
- Safety and Efficacy of an Automated Nurse-Driven Diuretic Titration Protocol: the Yale Diuretic PathwayMeegan G, Sangkachand P, O'Brien M, Riello R, Soucier R, Jacoby D, Gleason O, Fleming J, Griffin M, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox Z, Rao V, Testani J. Safety and Efficacy of an Automated Nurse-Driven Diuretic Titration Protocol: the Yale Diuretic Pathway. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s22. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.070.
- Venous Congestion, Not Cardiac Index is Associated with Diuretic ResistanceEder M, Griffin M, Fleming J, Gleason O, Meegan G, Ivey-Miranda J, Cox Z, Rao V, Testani J. Venous Congestion, Not Cardiac Index is Associated with Diuretic Resistance. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s30-s31. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.095.
- Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance Study: design and rationaleCox ZL, Fleming J, Ivey‐Miranda J, Griffin M, Mahoney D, Jackson K, Hodson DZ, Thomas D, Gomez N, Rao VS, Testani JM. Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance Study: design and rationale. ESC Heart Failure 2020, 7: 4458-4464. PMID: 32893505, PMCID: PMC7754741, DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.12949.
- Cystatin C and Muscle Mass in Patients With Heart FailureIvey-Miranda JB, Inker LA, Griffin M, Rao V, Maulion C, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Tang WHW, Levey AS, Testani JM. Cystatin C and Muscle Mass in Patients With Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 27: 48-56. PMID: 32750487, PMCID: PMC8672303, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.07.013.
- Real-Time Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Adults: Implementation and Proof of ConceptUgwuowo U, Yamamoto Y, Arora T, Saran I, Partridge C, Biswas A, Martin M, Moledina DG, Greenberg JH, Simonov M, Mansour SG, Vela R, Testani JM, Rao V, Rentfro K, Obeid W, Parikh CR, Wilson FP. Real-Time Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Adults: Implementation and Proof of Concept. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2020, 76: 806-814.e1. PMID: 32505812, PMCID: PMC8667815, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.05.003.
- Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors as diuretic adjuvants in acute decompensated heart failure: a case seriesGriffin M, Riello R, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda J, Fleming J, Maulion C, McCallum W, Sarnak M, Collins S, Inzucchi SE, Testani JM. Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors as diuretic adjuvants in acute decompensated heart failure: a case series. ESC Heart Failure 2020, 7: 1966-1971. PMID: 32476296, PMCID: PMC7373933, DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.12759.
- Empagliflozin in Heart FailureGriffin M, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda J, Fleming J, Mahoney D, Maulion C, Suda N, Siwakoti K, Ahmad T, Jacoby D, Riello R, Bellumkonda L, Cox Z, Collins S, Jeon S, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Butler J, Inzucchi SE, Testani JM. Empagliflozin in Heart Failure. Circulation 2020, 142: 1028-1039. PMID: 32410463, PMCID: PMC7521417, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.120.045691.
- EFFECT OF LOOP DIURETICS ON THE FRACTIONAL EXCRETION OF UREA IN DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURECox Z, Sury K, Rao V, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Mahoney D, Gomez N, Inker L, Coca S, Turner J, Wilson F, Testani J. EFFECT OF LOOP DIURETICS ON THE FRACTIONAL EXCRETION OF UREA IN DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 75: 758. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)31385-1.
- Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure A U.S. Center’s ExperienceGriffin M, Soufer A, Goljo E, Colna M, Rao VS, Jeon S, Raghavendra P, D'Ambrosi J, Riello R, Coca SG, Mahoney D, Jacoby D, Ahmad T, Chen M, Tang WHW, Turner J, Mullens W, Wilson FP, Testani JM. Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure A U.S. Center’s Experience. JACC Heart Failure 2020, 8: 199-208. PMID: 32035891, PMCID: PMC7814403, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2019.10.012.
- Effect of Loop Diuretics on the Fractional Excretion of Urea in Decompensated Heart FailureCox ZL, Sury K, Rao VS, Ivey-Miranda JB, Griffin M, Mahoney D, Gomez N, Fleming JH, Inker LA, Coca SG, Turner J, Wilson FP, Testani JM. Effect of Loop Diuretics on the Fractional Excretion of Urea in Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: 402-409. PMID: 32007554, PMCID: PMC7798124, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.01.019.
- First-in-Human Experience With Peritoneal Direct Sodium Removal Using a Zero-Sodium SolutionRao VS, Turner JM, Griffin M, Mahoney D, Asher J, Jeon S, Yoo PS, Boutagy N, Feher A, Sinusas A, Wilson FP, Finkelstein F, Testani JM. First-in-Human Experience With Peritoneal Direct Sodium Removal Using a Zero-Sodium Solution. Circulation 2020, 141: 1043-1053. PMID: 31910658, PMCID: PMC7331276, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.119.043062.
- Identification of Two Forms of Human Plasma Renalase, and Their Association With All-Cause MortalityChang J, Guo X, Rao V, Gromisch ES, Chung S, Kluger HM, Cha C, Gorelick F, Testani J, Safirstein R, Crowley S, Peixoto AJ, Desir GV. Identification of Two Forms of Human Plasma Renalase, and Their Association With All-Cause Mortality. Kidney International Reports 2019, 5: 362-368. PMID: 32154458, PMCID: PMC7056858, DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2019.12.002.
- Effect on Survival of Concurrent Hemoconcentration and Increase in Creatinine During Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart FailureGriffin M, Rao VS, Fleming J, Raghavendra P, Turner J, Mahoney D, Wettersten N, Maisel A, Ivey-Miranda JB, Inker L, Tang WHW, Wilson FP, Testani JM. Effect on Survival of Concurrent Hemoconcentration and Increase in Creatinine During Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2019, 124: 1707-1711. PMID: 31601358, PMCID: PMC6959849, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.08.034.
- Cardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failureMa Y, Su KN, Pfau D, Rao VS, Wu X, Hu X, Leng L, Du X, Piecychna M, Bedi K, Campbell SG, Eichmann A, Testani JM, Margulies KB, Bucala R, Young LH. Cardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failure. JCI Insight 2019, 4: e128900. PMID: 31484822, PMCID: PMC6777911, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.128900.
- Discordance between Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate with Creatinine and Cystatin is Associated with Inflammation and Worsened Survival in Heart FailureIvey-Miranda J, Stewart B, Gomez N, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Barnett J, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Discordance between Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate with Creatinine and Cystatin is Associated with Inflammation and Worsened Survival in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s20. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.057.
- Sarcopenia Strongly Affects Serum Levels of Cystatin C in Patients with Heart FailureIvey-Miranda J, Stewart B, Gomez N, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Sarcopenia Strongly Affects Serum Levels of Cystatin C in Patients with Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s20-s21. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.059.
- Relationship between “Dry Weight” and Actual Weight Loss in Patients Hospitalized for Heart FailureFleming J, Griffin M, Ivey-Miranda J, Raghavendra P, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Gomez N, Barnett J, Stewart B, Wycallis E, Thomas A, Mahoney D, Pattoli M, Rao V, Testani J. Relationship between “Dry Weight” and Actual Weight Loss in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s51-s52. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.145.
- First in Human Experience with Direct Sodium Removal Using a Zero Sodium Peritoneal SolutionRao V, Turner J, Mahoney D, Griffin M, Asher J, Ivey-Miranda J, Gomez N, Finkelstein F, Testani J. First in Human Experience with Direct Sodium Removal Using a Zero Sodium Peritoneal Solution. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s7-s8. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.027.
- Renal Diuretic Delivery is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Decompensated Heart Failure Patients and Associated with Diuretic ResistanceWycallis E, Stewart B, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Gomez N, Thomas A, Barnett J, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Rao V, Cox Z, Testani J. Renal Diuretic Delivery is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Decompensated Heart Failure Patients and Associated with Diuretic Resistance. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s3. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.018.
- Urine Growth Differentiation Factor-15 is Not an Independent Biomarker of Cardio-Renal Interactions in Patients with Heart FailureBarnett J, Stewart B, Gomez N, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Urine Growth Differentiation Factor-15 is Not an Independent Biomarker of Cardio-Renal Interactions in Patients with Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s21-s22. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.063.
- Safety and Efficacy of an Auto-Titrating Diuretic Protocol: A PilotGriffin M, Flemming J, Pattoli M, Stewart B, Gomez N, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Ivey-Miranda J, Rao V, Testani J. Safety and Efficacy of an Auto-Titrating Diuretic Protocol: A Pilot. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s52. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.147.
- FGF-23 and Cardio-Renal Interactions in Heart FailureStewart B, Gomez N, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. FGF-23 and Cardio-Renal Interactions in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s23-s24. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.545.
- Prevalence of Bladder Dysfunction in Acute Decompensated Heart FailureThomas A, Gomez N, Stewart B, Barnett J, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Fleming J, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Prevalence of Bladder Dysfunction in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s67. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.191.
- Biomarkers of Intravascular and Extravascular Volume Overload: Associations with Parameters of Cardio-Renal DysfunctionGomez N, Stewart B, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Griffin M, Rao V, Testani J. Biomarkers of Intravascular and Extravascular Volume Overload: Associations with Parameters of Cardio-Renal Dysfunction. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s21. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.060.
- Rapid and Accurate Assessment of Diuretic Response: Validation of an Equation to Predict Diuretic Induced Sodium Output Using a Spot Urine SampleGriffin M, Struyk G, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Wycallis E, Pattoli M, Thomas A, Stewart B, Barnett J, Gomez N, Ivey-Miranda J, Rao V, Testani J. Rapid and Accurate Assessment of Diuretic Response: Validation of an Equation to Predict Diuretic Induced Sodium Output Using a Spot Urine Sample. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s52-s53. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.148.
- MON-334 TWO FORMS OF RENALASE (BOUND AND FREE) IDENTIFIED IN HUMAN PLASMA BY A NEW ELISARao V, Guo X, Chang J, Peixoto A, Testani J, Desir G. MON-334 TWO FORMS OF RENALASE (BOUND AND FREE) IDENTIFIED IN HUMAN PLASMA BY A NEW ELISA. Kidney International Reports 2019, 4: s67. DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2019.05.180.
- SOLUBLE TNFR1 AS A NEW NOVEL BIOMARKER OF CARDIO-RENAL DYSFUNCTIONRao V, Griffin M, Mahoney D, Fleming J, Shamlian P, Raghavendra P, Gomez N, Pattoli M, Stewart B, Struyk G, Barnett J, Thomas A, Guerrero L, Inker L, Testani J. SOLUBLE TNFR1 AS A NEW NOVEL BIOMARKER OF CARDIO-RENAL DYSFUNCTION. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 1028. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)31635-3.
- INFERIOR VENA CAVA DIAMETER MEASUREMENT PROVIDES DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO RIGHT ATRIAL PRESSURE IN ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILUREGriffin M, Rao V, Mahoney D, Stewart B, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Pattoli M, Gomez N, Raghavendra P, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Fleming J, Testani J. INFERIOR VENA CAVA DIAMETER MEASUREMENT PROVIDES DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO RIGHT ATRIAL PRESSURE IN ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 73: 1006. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)31613-4.
- Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A U.S. Center's ExperienceGoljo E, Soufer A, Colna M, Rao V, D'Ambrosi J, Riello R, Mahoney D, Tang W, Testani J. Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A U.S. Center's Experience. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2018, 24: s32. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.093.
- The Renal Effects of Aggressive Volume Removal in Heart Failure Patients with Preexisting Worsening Renal FunctionMahoney D, Ahmad T, Rao V, Brisco-Bacik M, Wilson F, Siew E, Felker G, Anstrom K, Bart B, Tang W, O'Connor C, Velazquez E, Testani J. The Renal Effects of Aggressive Volume Removal in Heart Failure Patients with Preexisting Worsening Renal Function. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2018, 24: s26. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.074.
- Development of a Direct Peritoneal Sodium Removal Technique with Salt Free SolutionMahoney D, Rao V, Asher J, Struyk G, Boutagy N, Feher A, Turner J, Sinusas A, Testani J. Development of a Direct Peritoneal Sodium Removal Technique with Salt Free Solution. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2018, 24: s34. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.07.099.
- 007 Acute Tubular Injury is Not a Major Mechanism for Worsening Renal Function in Patients Treated for Acute Heart FailureHodson D, Jackson K, Ahmad T, Rao V, Mahoney D, Tarleton C, Chunara Z, Thomas D, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Testani J. 007 Acute Tubular Injury is Not a Major Mechanism for Worsening Renal Function in Patients Treated for Acute Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.010.
- 010 Urine Sodium Content is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Acute Heart Failure Patients: Lasix Urine is Not Necessarily “Half-Normal Saline”Chunara Z, Jackson K, Rao V, Mahoney D, Thomas D, Tarleton C, Hodson D, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Ahmad T, Testani J. 010 Urine Sodium Content is Highly Variable in Hospitalized Acute Heart Failure Patients: Lasix Urine is Not Necessarily “Half-Normal Saline”. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s7. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.013.
- 054 Inflammation and Cardio-Renal Interactions in Heart Failure: A Potential Role for Interleukin-6Jackson K, Rao V, Hanberg J, Mahoney D, Chunara Z, Thomas D, Hodson D, Tarleton C, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Ahmad T, Testani J. 054 Inflammation and Cardio-Renal Interactions in Heart Failure: A Potential Role for Interleukin-6. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s25. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.062.
- 055 Torsemide Does Not Have Clinically Relevant Anti-Aldosterone Effects in Human Heart FailureMahoney D, Rao V, Jackson K, Chunara Z, Hodson D, Tarleton C, Thomas D, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Ahmad T, Testani J. 055 Torsemide Does Not Have Clinically Relevant Anti-Aldosterone Effects in Human Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s25. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.063.
- 075 Urine Galectin-3 Levels Identify High Risk Renal Dysfunction in Patients with Heart FailureAhmad T, Rao V, Chunara Z, Mahoney D, Jackson K, Hodson D, Tarleton C, Thomas D, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Testani J. 075 Urine Galectin-3 Levels Identify High Risk Renal Dysfunction in Patients with Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s32. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.084.
- 005 Concurrent Worsening Renal Function and Hemoconcentration during the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure is Associated with Improved SurvivalGriffin M, Rao V, Mahoney D, Jackson K, Chunara Z, Hodson D, Thomas D, Tarleton C, Chen M, Jacoby D, Riello R, Ahmad T, Wilson F, Testani J. 005 Concurrent Worsening Renal Function and Hemoconcentration during the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure is Associated with Improved Survival. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2017, 23: s5. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.07.008.
- 030 Potential Role for Plasmin Mediated Proteolytic Activation of ENaC in Diuretic Resistance in Heart FailureRao V, Hanberg J, Broughton J, Assefa M, Ahmad T, Testani J. 030 Potential Role for Plasmin Mediated Proteolytic Activation of ENaC in Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s13. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.047.
- 029 Differential Effect of Diuretic Efficiency on Survival in Acute Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection FractionAssefa M, Hanberg J, Maaten J, Broughton J, Rao V, Testani J. 029 Differential Effect of Diuretic Efficiency on Survival in Acute Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection Fraction. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s13. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.046.
- 090 Aspirin Does Not Have a Significant Impact on Loop Diuretic Response or Renin Release in Heart Failure PatientsBroughton J, Hanberg J, Assefa M, Rao V, Testani J. 090 Aspirin Does Not Have a Significant Impact on Loop Diuretic Response or Renin Release in Heart Failure Patients. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s34-s35. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.108.
- 041 Influence of Local Renal Versus Systemic RAAS Activation on Loop Diuretic Response and Clinical Outcomes in Heart FailureRao V, Hanberg J, Broughton J, Assefa M, Testani J. 041 Influence of Local Renal Versus Systemic RAAS Activation on Loop Diuretic Response and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s17. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.058.
- 018 Hypochloremia and Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure: Mechanistic InsightsBroughton J, Hanberg J, Rao V, Maaten J, Assefa M, Grodin J, Tang W, Testani J. 018 Hypochloremia and Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure: Mechanistic Insights. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s8. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.035.
- 042 Urine and Serum Albumin are Not Major Determinants of Diuretic Resistance in Heart FailureCharokopos A, Hanberg J, Rao V, Broughton J, Assefa M, Grodin J, Tang W, Testani J. 042 Urine and Serum Albumin are Not Major Determinants of Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2016, 22: s17. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.059.
- RENAL TUBULAR RESISTANCE, RATHER THAN DIURETIC DELIVERY, IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER FOR DIURETIC RESISTANCE IN ACUTE HEART FAILURE PATIENTSMaaten J, Rao V, Simon J, Assefa M, Broughton S, Modesto K, Damman K, Voors A, Tang W, Testani J. RENAL TUBULAR RESISTANCE, RATHER THAN DIURETIC DELIVERY, IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER FOR DIURETIC RESISTANCE IN ACUTE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2016, 67: 1544. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(16)31545-5.
- Associations of Perfusate Biomarkers and Pump Parameters With Delayed Graft Function and Deceased Donor Kidney Allograft FunctionParikh C, Hall I, Bhangoo R, Ficek J, Abt P, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Lin H, Bimali M, Murray P, Rao V, Schröppel B, Doshi M, Weng F, Reese P. Associations of Perfusate Biomarkers and Pump Parameters With Delayed Graft Function and Deceased Donor Kidney Allograft Function. American Journal Of Transplantation 2016, 16: 1526-1539. PMID: 26695524, PMCID: PMC4844819, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13655.
- Distal Tubular Compensation as an Important Mechanistic Site of Diuretic Resistance in Heart FailureLaur O, Rao V, Cheng S, Kula A, Bellumkonda L, Tang W, Parikh C, Testani J. Distal Tubular Compensation as an Important Mechanistic Site of Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2014, 20: s14-s15. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.06.049.
- (191) Renal Injury Persists Following LVAD Despite Significant Improvement in Glomerular Filtration Rate: Preliminary Insights From Urinary Injury BiomarkersBrisco M, Rao V, Koyner J, Chen S, Laur O, Kula A, Fedson S, Jeevanandam V, Mangi A, Tang W, Coca S, Testani J. (191) Renal Injury Persists Following LVAD Despite Significant Improvement in Glomerular Filtration Rate: Preliminary Insights From Urinary Injury Biomarkers. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2014, 33: s75-s76. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.236.
Clinical Trials
| Conditions | Study Title |
|---|---|
| Diseases of the Cardiovascular System | Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance in Heart Failure (MsDR) |