2021
Variability in utilization of diagnostic imaging tests in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease
Derbas LA, Patel KK, Muskula PR, Wang J, Gosch K, Fitridge R, Spertus JA, Smolderen KG. Variability in utilization of diagnostic imaging tests in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease. International Journal Of Cardiology 2021, 330: 200-206. PMID: 33581177, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.02.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseMedian odds ratioImaging testsSymptomatic peripheral artery diseaseSymptomatic peripheral arterial diseaseInvasive imaging testsPAQ summary scoreVascular specialty clinicsPatient-level factorsPeripheral artery diseaseDiagnostic imaging testsHierarchical logistic regression modelsLogistic regression modelsMean ABIPAD diagnosisNew onsetPAD symptomsPatient demographicsArtery diseasePatient characteristicsVascular clinicArterial diseaseDisease characteristicsRecent exacerbationReferral rates
2020
Patient profiles and health status outcomes for peripheral artery disease in high-income countries: a comparison between the USA and The Netherlands
Jelani QU, Smolderen KG, Halpin D, Gosch K, Spertus JA, Chaar C, Nolthenius R, Heyligers J, De Vries JP, Mena-Hurtado C. Patient profiles and health status outcomes for peripheral artery disease in high-income countries: a comparison between the USA and The Netherlands. European Heart Journal - Quality Of Care And Clinical Outcomes 2020, 7: 505-512. PMID: 32539108, DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcaa052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseHealth status scoresHealth status outcomesStatus scoreStatus outcomesArtery diseaseUS patientsHigh-income countriesPatient profilesCardiovascular risk factor burdenPAD-specific health statusPeripheral Artery QuestionnaireRisk factor burdenVascular specialty clinicsPeripheral arterial diseasePatient-centered outcomesLow referral ratesMore financial barriersPAD carePAD outcomesNew onsetPAD symptomsArterial diseaseExercise treatmentReferral rates
2019
Ankle-brachial index in patients with intermittent claudication is a poor indicator of patient-centered and clinician-based evaluations of functional status
Johnston AL, Vemulapalli S, Gosch KL, Aronow HD, Abbott JD, Patel MR, Smolderen KG, Shishebor M, Spertus JA, Jones WS. Ankle-brachial index in patients with intermittent claudication is a poor indicator of patient-centered and clinician-based evaluations of functional status. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 69: 906-912. PMID: 30626552, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnkle Brachial IndexAustraliaCost of IllnessFemaleHealth StatusHemodynamicsHumansIntermittent ClaudicationMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPeripheral Arterial DiseasePredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesQuality of LifeRegistriesSeverity of Illness IndexUnited StatesConceptsAnkle-brachial indexPeripheral artery diseasePeripheral Artery QuestionnaireIntermittent claudicationRutherford classificationABI valuesPAQ scoresArtery diseaseImpact of PADHealth statusMean ankle-brachial indexPAD-specific health statusSevere peripheral artery diseasePAQ summary scoreStudy of patientsQuality of lifeHealth status assessmentRutherford classNew onsetPatient's symptomsHemodynamic assessmentLife scoresFunctional statusPatients' perceptionsInternational cohort
2015
One Year Health Status Benefits Following Treatment for New Onset or Exacerbation of Peripheral Arterial Disease Symptoms: The Importance of Patients' Baseline Health Status
van Zitteren M, Denollet J, Heyligers JM, Elshof JW, Nooren MJ, Burger DH, de Fijter WM, Vriens PW, Smolderen KG. One Year Health Status Benefits Following Treatment for New Onset or Exacerbation of Peripheral Arterial Disease Symptoms: The Importance of Patients' Baseline Health Status. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2015, 50: 213-222. PMID: 26036809, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedDisease ProgressionFemaleHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHumansLinear ModelsMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedNetherlandsPeripheral Arterial DiseasePredictive Value of TestsPropensity ScoreProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexConceptsHealth status scoresPeripheral arterial diseaseHealth status gainsBaseline health statusInvasive treatmentStatus scoreHealth statusPatient's baseline health statusPeripheral arterial disease symptomsHealth status levelsHealth status outcomesNew onsetPAD symptomsVascular clinicArterial diseaseHighest quartilePCS scoresInvasive strategyTreatment strategiesClinical informationStatus outcomesPatientsLinear regression analysisChange scoresExacerbation