2022
Derivation and validation of a predictive model for chronic stress in patients with cardiovascular disease
Malik AO, Jones PG, Mena-Hurtado C, Burg MM, Shishehbor MH, Hejjaji V, Tran A, Spertus JA, Smolderen KG. Derivation and validation of a predictive model for chronic stress in patients with cardiovascular disease. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0275729. PMID: 36256655, PMCID: PMC9578618, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseCardiovascular diseaseChronic stressWorse outcomesSymptomatic peripheral artery diseaseMyocardial Infarction RegistryLogistic regression modelsPAD patientsProspective registryCurrent smokingArtery diseaseClinical factorsDerivation cohortValidation cohortC-statisticFemale sexPerceived Stress ScalePatientsEconomic burdenMedical careInstrument scoresSocioeconomic statusPotential targetDiseasePSS-4 scores
2016
Clinical Relevance of Rehospitalizations for Unstable Angina and Unplanned Revascularization Following Acute Myocardial Infarction
Shore S, Smolderen KG, Spertus JA, Kennedy KF, Jones PG, Zhao Z, Wang TY, Arnold SV. Clinical Relevance of Rehospitalizations for Unstable Angina and Unplanned Revascularization Following Acute Myocardial Infarction. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e003129. PMID: 27543798, PMCID: PMC5015270, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.003129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionUnplanned revascularizationUnstable anginaMyocardial infarctionSubsequent rehospitalizationClinical relevanceAcute Myocardial Infarction RegistryProportional hazard Cox regressionUnplanned coronary revascularizationComposite end pointMyocardial Infarction RegistryRehospitalization groupCause mortalityCoronary revascularizationRevascularization groupRehospitalization ratesPropensity matchingCox regressionMean ageClinical trialsRehospitalizationRevascularizationMortality riskHigh riskPatients
2011
Real-World Lessons From the Implementation of a Depression Screening Protocol in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients
Smolderen KG, Buchanan DM, Amin AA, Gosch K, Nugent K, Riggs L, Seavey G, Spertus JA. Real-World Lessons From the Implementation of a Depression Screening Protocol in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2011, 4: 283-292. PMID: 21505152, PMCID: PMC3336360, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.110.960013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepression screening protocolAcute myocardial infarction patientsPatient Health QuestionnaireMyocardial infarction patientsScreening protocolInfarction patientsPHQ-9AHA recommendationsAcute Myocardial Infarction RegistryAmerican Heart Association statementMyocardial Infarction RegistryCoronary artery diseaseAcute myocardial infarctionQuality improvement initiativesFull PHQ-9Implementation feedbackAHA statementCoronary patientsArtery diseaseMyocardial infarctionPHQ-2Provider suggestionsHealth QuestionnaireRegistry dataScreening program