2023
Trends and Outcomes in Cardiac Arrest Among Heart Failure Admissions
Chouairi F, Miller P, Loriaux D, Katz J, Sen S, Ahmad T, Fudim M. Trends and Outcomes in Cardiac Arrest Among Heart Failure Admissions. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 194: 93-101. PMID: 36889986, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery diseaseCardiac arrestHospital cardiac arrestHF admissionsHF hospitalizationArtery diseaseHeart failureRenal diseasePrimary HF admissionsHeart failure admissionsHigher inpatient mortalityClinical Modification codesLong-term outcomesNational Inpatient SampleMultivariate logistic regressionHF patientsInpatient mortalityMultivariate adjustmentInpatient SampleFemale genderTenth RevisionHigher oddsLower oddsInternational ClassificationSerious events
2022
Pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of acute heart failure: The PROMPT-AHF trial
Ghazi L, O'Connor K, Yamamoto Y, Fuery M, Sen S, Samsky M, Riello R, Huang J, Olufade T, McDermott J, Inzucchi S, Velazquez E, Wilson F, Desai N, Ahmad T. Pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of acute heart failure: The PROMPT-AHF trial. American Heart Journal 2022, 257: 111-119. PMID: 36493842, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGuideline-directed medical therapyAcute heart failureHeart failurePragmatic trialElectronic health recordsSubstantial health care costsBest practice advisoryReduced ejection fractionUsual care armHealth recordsTime of dischargeEvidence-based careHealth care costsClinical decision support systemAHF patientsCare armEligible patientsHF hospitalizationInpatient initiationCardiovascular deathMedication classesEjection fractionMedical therapyPrimary outcomePractice advisory
2021
Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on Heart Failure Outcomes and NT-proBNP Levels in the GUIDE-IT Trial
Chouairi F, Pacor J, Miller PE, Fuery MA, Caraballo C, Sen S, Leifer ES, Felker GM, Fiuzat M, O’Connor C, Januzzi JL, Friedman DJ, Desai NR, Ahmad T, Freeman JV. Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on Heart Failure Outcomes and NT-proBNP Levels in the GUIDE-IT Trial. Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes 2021, 5: 447-455. PMID: 33997640, PMCID: PMC8105522, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2021.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNT-proBNP levelsReduced ejection fractionAtrial fibrillationHF hospitalizationHeart failureEjection fractionMedical therapyN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptideOptimal guideline-directed medical therapyPro-B-type natriuretic peptideGuideline-directed medical therapyHigher NT-proBNP concentrationsHigher NT-proBNP levelsGUIDE-IT trialMedical therapy useHeart failure outcomesHeart Failure TrialPrevalent atrial fibrillationNT-proBNP concentrationsType natriuretic peptideEvidence-based therapiesCardiovascular deathAF patientsTherapy useFailure Trial