2020
Trends in Use and In-Hospital Outcomes of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients Undergoing Long-Term Dialysis
Pun PH, Parzynski CS, Friedman DJ, Sanders G, Curtis JP, Al-Khatib SM. Trends in Use and In-Hospital Outcomes of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients Undergoing Long-Term Dialysis. Clinical Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2020, 15: 1622-1630. PMID: 32967922, PMCID: PMC7646229, DOI: 10.2215/cjn.07920520.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital cardiac arrestSubcutaneous ICDTransvenous ICDICD implantsHospital outcomesICD recipientsICD RegistryCardiac arrestHigh riskNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryFirst-time ICD recipientsPropensity score-weighted analysisImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationSubcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillatorIn-Hospital OutcomesShort-term complicationsCardioverter-defibrillator implantationLong-term dialysisVascular access siteImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorCause deathHospital complicationsHospital stayDefibrillator implantationUS patients
2019
Body mass index and outcomes of cardiac resynchronization with implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator therapy in older patients with heart failure
Echouffo‐Tcheugui J, Masoudi FA, Bao H, Curtis JP, Heidenreich PA, Fonarow GC. Body mass index and outcomes of cardiac resynchronization with implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator therapy in older patients with heart failure. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2019, 21: 1093-1102. PMID: 31359595, DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.1552.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexDevice-related complicationsNormal weightMass indexNational Cardiovascular Data Registry Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator RegistryImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator RegistryImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapyClass III obesityHeart failure outcomesCardioverter-defibrillator therapyObesity class IObesity class IICardiac resynchronization therapyObesity class IIIHF patientsUnderweight patientsDefibrillator implantationElderly patientsHazard ratioObese patientsOlder patientsBMI categoriesHeart failureResynchronization therapyCardiac resynchronizationAssociation of body mass index with cardiac resynchronization therapy intention and left ventricular lead implantation failure: insights from the NCDR implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry
Nishimura M, Marcus GM, Varosy PD, Bao H, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Hsu JC. Association of body mass index with cardiac resynchronization therapy intention and left ventricular lead implantation failure: insights from the NCDR implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2019, 57: 279-288. PMID: 31004224, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-019-00550-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexLV lead placementLead placementImplantation failureMass indexExtreme obesityBody habitusHigher oddsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator RegistrySuccessful LV lead placementPatient body mass indexWorld Health Organization classificationBackgroundCardiac resynchronization therapyNormal weight patientsVentricular lead placementCRT-D therapyPatient body habitusHierarchical logistic regressionEligible patientsWeight patientsMultivariable adjustmentClinical characteristicsDefibrillator implantationBiventricular pacing
2017
Coronary Venous Dissection from Left Ventricular Lead Placement During Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Defibrillator Implantation and Associated in-Hospital Adverse Events (from the NCDR ICD Registry)
Hsu JC, Varosy PD, Bao H, Dewland TA, Curtis JP, Marcus GM. Coronary Venous Dissection from Left Ventricular Lead Placement During Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Defibrillator Implantation and Associated in-Hospital Adverse Events (from the NCDR ICD Registry). The American Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 121: 55-61. PMID: 29102348, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.09.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCRT-D recipientsVentricular lead placementHospital adverse eventsVenous dissectionMultivariable adjustmentAdverse eventsMajor complicationsLead placementGreater oddsPrevious coronary artery bypass graftImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator RegistryLeft ventricular lead placementCoronary artery bypass graftHierarchical multivariable logistic regressionHospital clinical outcomesArtery bypass graftCardiac resynchronization therapyMultivariable logistic regressionBundle branch blockHospital complicationsHospital mortalityHospital deathHospital stayDefibrillator implantationProlonged hospitalization
2015
Defibrillator implantations for primary prevention in the United States: Inappropriate care or inadequate documentation: Insights from the National Cardiovascular Data ICD Registry
Kaiser DW, Tsai V, Heidenreich PA, Goldstein MK, Wang Y, Curtis J, Turakhia MP, Registry C. Defibrillator implantations for primary prevention in the United States: Inappropriate care or inadequate documentation: Insights from the National Cardiovascular Data ICD Registry. Heart Rhythm 2015, 12: 2086-2093. PMID: 25982720, PMCID: PMC4770888, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMulticenter Unsustained Tachycardia TrialMulticenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation TrialICD RegistryPrimary preventionICD implantationInclusion criteriaNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryMultivariate analysisImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationAtrioventricular conduction diseaseFirst-time ICDPrimary prevention ICDsPrior cardiac transplantationHeart Failure TrialPrimary prevention trialsProportion of patientsCardioverter-defibrillator implantationAppropriate use criteriaSudden cardiac deathCardiac transplantationDefibrillator implantationMADIT-IIPatient characteristicsYounger patientsCardiac deathAntithrombotic Therapy and Outcomes After ICD Implantation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease: An Analysis From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR)®
Ghanbari H, Nallamothu BK, Wang Y, Curtis JP. Antithrombotic Therapy and Outcomes After ICD Implantation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease: An Analysis From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR)®. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2015, 4: e001331. PMID: 25637345, PMCID: PMC4345865, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.114.001331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FibrillationCoronary Artery DiseaseDefibrillators, ImplantableDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsHemorrhageHumansIncidenceMaleMedicareMiddle AgedPatient DischargePlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRegistriesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWarfarinConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationCardioverter-defibrillator implantationCoronary artery diseaseMajor adverse cardiovascular eventsNational Cardiovascular Data RegistryAdverse cardiovascular eventsDevice-related complicationsAntithrombotic agentsDefibrillator implantationArtery diseaseAtrial fibrillationAntithrombotic therapyBleeding riskCardiovascular eventsThromboembolic eventsNational Cardiovascular Data Registry Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator RegistryImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator RegistryHigh bleeding riskCombination of DAHospital dischargeICD implantationPrimary outcomeData registryPatientsFibrillation
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 ventricle
2012
Electrophysiology Studies in Patients Undergoing ICD Implantation: Findings from the NCDR®
CHENG A, WANG Y, BERGER RD, CALKINS H, BUXTON AE, CURTIS JP, LAMPERT R. Electrophysiology Studies in Patients Undergoing ICD Implantation: Findings from the NCDR®. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2012, 35: 912-918. PMID: 22670627, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2012.03441.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICD implantationElectrophysiology studyEjection fractionSudden deathDe novo ICD implantationSecondary prevention ICD recipientsSudden death risk stratificationLeft ventricular ejection fractionImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationNarrow QRS intervalPrimary prevention ICDsDeath risk stratificationCardioverter-defibrillator implantationCongestive heart failureVentricular ejection fractionHigher ejection fractionHistory of syncopeMonomorphic ventricular tachycardiaLogistic regression analysisFuture ICD therapyHierarchical logistic regression analysisICD therapyClinical characteristicsComplication rateDefibrillator implantation
2009
Use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for primary prevention in the community: Do women and men equally meet trial enrollment criteria?
Daugherty SL, Peterson PN, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Heidenreich PA, Lindenfeld J, Vidaillet HJ, Masoudi FA, behalf of the NCDR O. Use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for primary prevention in the community: Do women and men equally meet trial enrollment criteria? American Heart Journal 2009, 158: 224-229. PMID: 19619698, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2009.05.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrial enrollment criteriaPrimary prevention ICD implantationEnrollment criteriaICD implantationMADIT-IIMultivariable analysisPrimary preventionTrial criteriaNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryPrimary prevention ICD placementImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationSCD-HeFT trialsCardioverter-defibrillator implantationSudden cardiac deathImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorDefibrillator implantationSCD-HeFTYounger patientsCardiac deathICD RegistryICD placementNational cohortCardioverter defibrillatorOlder womenPatients