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Thirty-Year Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Danish Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study Original Articles
Conclusions— The isolated CABG cohort had a higher mortality rate than the general population comparison cohort, especially within 30 days of and 10 years after surgery.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Adelborg, K., Horvath-Puho, E., Schmidt, M., Munch, T., Pedersen, L., Nielsen, P. H., Botker, H. E., Toft Sorensen, H. Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Mortality/Survival, Coronary Artery Disease Original Articles Source Type: research

Endometriosis and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Original Articles
Conclusions— In this large, prospective cohort, laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis was associated with increased risk of CHD. The association was strongest among young women. Hysterectomy/oophorectomy was associated with higher risk of CHD and could partially explain the association between endometriosis and CHD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mu, F., Rich-Edwards, J., Rimm, E. B., Spiegelman, D., Missmer, S. A. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 112: Adherence and Persistence with Statins in Patients with ASCVD Session Title: Abstract Poster Session I and Reception
Conclusions: While patients remained on their first statin (or ezetimibe) therapy for a substantial period of time, a large proportion of patients eventually discontinue therapy. Overall, adherence was high, indicating that ASCVD patients are compliant with their LLT. Interventions and new treatments to improve lipid lowering therapy seem necessary in patients with ASCVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Burke, J. P., Paoli, C. J., McPheeters, J., Gandra, S. R., Simpson, R. J. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Poster Session I and Reception Source Type: research

Abstract 138: Contemporary Patterns of Use of Antiplatelet Agents in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insight From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Session Title: Abstract Poster Session I and Reception
Conclusions: Our contemporary dataset shows a modest but significant increase in use of ticagrelor early and at discharge, with simultaneous decline in the use of clopidogrel and prasugrel in patients presenting with AMI.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Basra, S. S., Wang, T. Y., Simon, D. N., Chiswell, K., Virani, S. S., Alam, M., Nambi, V., Denktas, A. E., Deswal, A., Ballantyne, C. M., Peterson, E. D., Jneid, H. M. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Poster Session I and Reception Source Type: research

Abstract 166: Developing the Veterans Affairs Cardiac Risk Score Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: We demonstrated that an EHR in a specific population could risk-stratify patients as well those from as organized cohort studies and greatly improve calibration. Further, our finding that the ASCVD score greatly underpredicted in our population, while previous work have reported the ASCVD over-predictind in other cohorts, suggests that rather than arguing about which risk tool is best, our patients may be better served by us focusing on calibrating CV risk tools for our specific patient population using their EHR data.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sussman, J. B., Wiitala, W., Hofer, T., Zawitowski, M., Vijan, S., Hayward, R. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 263: Incidence of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events and Disease Burden Among High-Risk Patients with Hyperlipidemia Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: CV event-related risk and long-term costs are significantly greater among high-risk patients with shorter time intervals between recurrent CV events. Underutilization of LLTs in these patients highlights the need for improving clinical management and treatment options for these patients.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Punekar, R. S., Fox, K. M., Richhariya, A., Fisher, M. D., Gandra, S. R., Cziraky, M. J., Toth, P. P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 307: Gender Differences in Recurrent Cardiovascular Events Among High-risk Patients With Hyperlipidemia Session Title: Poster Session III
Conclusions: Among high-risk patients (i.e. history of CV events) enrolled in US health plans, women were more likely to have a subsequent CV event and multiple CV events sooner than men. Further research is needed to ascertain whether the gender differences might reflect differences in the intensity of treatment for hyperlipidemia between men and women.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Richhariya, A., Fox, K. M., Punekar, R. S., Gandra, S. R., Fisher, M. D., Cziraky, M. J., Toth, P. P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Abstract 102: Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in U.S. Coronary Heart Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: CHD and ACS are resource intensive diseases in the first year after index episode, with most costs related to hospitalizations. Outpatient cardiovascular drug costs make up a small proportion of the total costs.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ariely, R., Korsnes, J. S., Mitra, D., Davis, K. L., Bell, C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 110: Long-Term Health Status Outcomes in Young Women with Acute Myocardial Infarction: Results from the VIRGO Study Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: Compared with men, young women are more likely to have "poor" health status outcomes after AMI. This information is critically important in developing targets for gender-specific interventions to improve young women’s recovery post AMI.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dreyer, R. P., Strait, K. M., Lichtman, J. H., Lorenze, N., D'Onofrio, G., Bueno, H., Spertus, J. A., Krumholz, H. M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 132: The POWR Survey: Patient and Physician Perspectives on Outcomes Weighting in Revascularization. Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Patients and physicians agree on which outcomes are most (death and stroke)and least impactful (incision scar), but there is a lot of variability in between supporting the reporting of more adverse outcomes and not just those included in MACE.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pandit, J. A., Gupta, V., Boyer, N., Ports, T. A., Yeghiazarians, Y., Boyle, A. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 201: Gemfibrozil In Combination With Statin Is Associated With Reduction In All Cause Mortality: A Retrospective Cohort Study Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Combination of gemfibrozil with statin is associated with greater reduction in all cause mortality compared to statins alone.Keywords: gemfibrozil, mortality
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aryal, S. R., Newman, W. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Long-Term Outcomes After Invasive Management for Older Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Original Articles
Conclusions— Older patients with non–ST-segment elevation MI with significant coronary disease face high long-term risks for mortality and nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes after early catheterization that differ by type of revascularization procedure performed. These findings can help guide the design of studies evaluating long-term therapies among elderly post-MI patients.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roe, M. T., Li, S., Thomas, L., Wang, T. Y., Alexander, K. P., Ohman, E. M., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Catheter-based coronary interventions: stents, Acute coronary syndromes, Acute myocardial infarction Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 221: National and Regional Trends in Hospitalizations for Ischemic Stroke after Acute Myocardial Infarction in the United States: 1999-2010 Poster Session II
Conclusions: From 1999 to 2010, the hospitalization rates of ischemic stroke after AMI decreased overall and for demographic subgroups and those undergoing PCI, CABG, or no revascularization. Declines were seen for all regions, but were consistently higher for stroke belt states. Post-AMI strokes 30-day mortality rates decreased over time.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shi, R., Wang, Y., Lichtman, J. H., Krumholz, H. M., Dharmarajan, K., Masoudi, F. A., Dodson, J. A., Chen, J., Chaudhry, S. I., Spertus, J. A., Nallamothu, B. K. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 250: Economic Burden of Mortality and Cardiovascular Events among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes in a Commercial Health Plan Poster Session III
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that a modest 10% increase in anticoagulant use among patients with ACS would reduce mortality, MI, ST and related healthcare costs by 4%, 0.7%, and 3%, respectively. Addition of anticoagulation therapy potentially reduces the incidence of ACS-related mortality, MI, ST and associated healthcare costs to a commercial health plan, and benefits from anticoagulation use should be balanced against the risk of bleeding.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ogden, K., Patel, A. A., Mody, S. H., Veerman, M., Crivera, C., Quock, T. P. Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Abstract 251: Risk Factors for Recurrence of Cardiovascular Events Following Acute Coronary Syndrome: Longitudinal Analysis from 2006-2011 Poster Session III
Conclusion: Following an ACS event, patients with pre-admission statin use or a prior CABG had decreased risk, while older patients or those with baseline comorbidities had increased risk of an adverse CV event occurring sooner. Ultimately, identifying high-risk ACS subgroups may facilitate tailored and more aggressive treatment to improve outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reddy, V. S., Luthra, R., Xu, Y., Wilhelm, K., Power, T. P., Fisher, M. D., Cziraky, M. J. Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research