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Abstract 125: Clinical Outcomes Following Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device: A Systematic Review Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: The totality of data for CF LVADs show consistent improvements in survival and quality of life counterbalanced by a range of common complications. While this summary should provide a practical resource for health care provider-led discussions with patients, it highlights the critical need for high-quality patient-centered data collected with standard definitions.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: McIlvennan, C. K., Magid, K. H., Ambardekar, A. V., Thompson, J. S., Matlock, D. D., Allen, L. A. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 161: Atrial Fibrillation in India: Insights from the PINNACLE India Outpatient Registry Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: AF is tough to diagnose since it is often asymptomatic and clinicians need many tests to confirm diagnosis. Lack of documentation or detection of AF and its associated conditions is a concern. AF can lead to life threatening problems such as stroke and heart failure. The surveillance of AF in India is important in order to identify opportunities for intervention. Continued data collection through the use of a cardiovascular registry can improve the understanding of AF in India.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glusenkamp, N. T., Risch, S. A., Kerkar, P., Kumar, G., Oetgen, W. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 162: Treatment Patterns and Health Resource Utilization among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia Session Title: Poster Session I
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with AF in UAE and KSA were relatively young compared to age distributions reported in other regions. Treatments and health resources used by AF patients varied between KSA and UAE. Warfarin monotherapy was widely used in UAE, while a variety of monotherapy and combination therapy regimens were used in KSA. Health care resource utilization was high in this population, particularly hospitalization rates in KSA. While some differences may result from differences in patient and disease characteristics, they likely also reflect variation in management strategies across the regions.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnston, K. M., Osenenko, K. M., Donato, B. M., Qatami, L., Alsheikh-Ali, A., Binbrek, A. S., Hersi, A. S., Mould, J. F., Levy, A. R. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 178: Females with Cardiac Comorbidities Have Worse Outcome Compared to Males Presenting with Unexplained Syncope: An ACAP-SELF Dataset Analysis Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: The SELF-pathway for patients with syncope helps identify at-risk subgroups in our patient population. Females with SELF-2 criteria (Structural heart disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia) had significantly worse long-term outcome compared to males regardless of manner of syncopal presentation.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pratap, B., Bastawrose, J., Gurram, A., Panneerselvam, N., Lingannan, A., Kalamkar, P., Patel, D., Verzosa, J., Shahanoor, Z., Umali, T., Pamidimukala, C., Pierce, M., Aziz, E. F., Herzog, E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 223: Patients With Cardiac Comorbidities Carry Worse Outcome as Identified by Our SELF Risk Stratification Pathway: An ACAP-SELF Syncope Dataset Analysis Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: Using the SELF-pathway for patients presenting with syncope effectively identifies high risk patients who merit hospitalization and close follow-up post-discharge. These include patients with structural heart disease, abnormal EKG and abnormal telemetry, as well as patients with diabetes, CAD and CHF. This has important implications for the evaluation of a common disease that poses a significant economic burden on healthcare systems.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pratap, B., Bastawrose, J., Pamidimukala, C. K., Patel, D., Kalamkar, P., Lingannan, A., Panneerselvam, N., Gurram, A., Patel, S., Pierce, M., Ghosh, H., Herzog, E., Aziz, E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 304: Nonfatal Outcomes Following Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Community Study Session Title: Poster Session III
Conclusions: In the community, adverse outcomes are frequent after AF, and HF occurs more frequently than IS/TIA. Risk factors differed for IS/TIA and HF, suggesting that pathways to the occurrence of these outcomes, as well as prevention strategies, may differ. Finally, the occurrence of these outcomes did not decline over the last decade, highlighting the importance of continued rigorous surveillance of adverse outcomes in AF.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chamberlain, A. M., Gersh, B. J., Alonso, A., Brown, R. D., Weston, S. A., Roger, V. L. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Get With The Guidelines AFIB: Novel Quality Improvement Registry for Hospitalized Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Methods Paper
Conclusions— AF is common clinical problem with significant morbidity and mortality. Get With The Guidelines-AFIB is a national hospital-based AF quality improvement program designed to increase adherence to evidence-based guidelines for AF.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - September 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lewis, W. R., Piccini, J. P., Turakhia, M. P., Curtis, A. B., Fang, M., Suter, R. E., Page, R. L., Fonarow, G. C. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Other anticoagulants, Arrhythmias, clinical electrophysiology, drugs Methods Paper Source Type: research

Abstract 176: Variation in the Content and Timing of Informed Consent in Cardiovascular Procedures: An Opportunity to Improve Decision-making Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: We observed notable variation in the content, legibility and timing of informed consent documents within and across procedures. These components are necessary, though may not be sufficient, to support a high-quality informed consent process. Our results highlight opportunities for improving informed consent. Standardization of content and increased time for patients to consider the risks, benefits, and alternatives of elective procedures may result in higher quality decision-making and facilitate patient autonomy.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shahu, A., Spatz, E. S., Schwartz, J., Searfoss, R., Perez, M., Eddy, E., Schroeder, L. M., Bernheim, S. M., Krumholz, H. M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Clinical Prediction Models for Cardiovascular Disease: Tufts Predictive Analytics and Comparative Effectiveness Clinical Prediction Model Database Original Articles
Conclusions— There is an abundance of CPMs available for a wide assortment of cardiovascular disease conditions, with substantial redundancy in the literature. The comparative performance of these models, the consistency of effects and risk estimates across models and the actual and potential clinical impact of this body of literature is poorly understood.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - July 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wessler, B. S., Lai YH, L., Kramer, W., Cangelosi, M., Raman, G., Lutz, J. S., Kent, D. M. Tags: Congestive, Risk Factors Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 130: The Tufts PACE Clinical Predictive Model Registry: Update 1990 Through 2015 Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: There is continued growth and substantial redundancy of CPMs for a wide spectrum of CVD conditions. While the number of CPMs continues to increase, model performance is often inadequately reported and calibration is infrequently assessed. More work is needed to understand the potential impact of this literature.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wessler, B. S., Lundquist, C., Natto, Z., Janes, W. A., Ajlan, M., Paulus, J., Raman, G., Lutz, J., Kent, D. M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 157: Assessing Physician Knowledge Regarding Indications for a Primary Prevention Implantable Defibrillator and Potential Barriers for Referral Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Knowledge of indications for a primary prevention ICD is poor and a recognized barrier among physicians who may refer patients for device therapy. Adequate knowledge translation of ICD guidelines is crucial in order to improve ICD utilization.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bernier, R. C., Raj, S. R., Reyes, L., Sauve, M., Sumner, G. L., Exner, D. V., Sandhu, R. K. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Noncentral Nervous System Systemic Embolism in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results From ROCKET AF (Rivaroxaban Once Daily, Oral, Direct Factor Xa Inhibition Compared With Vitamin K Antagonism for Prevention of Stroke and Embolism Trial in Atrial Fibrillation) Data Report
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Orgel, R., Wojdyla, D., Huberman, D., Halperin, J. L., Breithardt, G., Singer, D. E., Fox, K. A. A., Hankey, G. J., Mahaffey, K. W., Jones, W. S., Patel, M. R. Tags: Arrhythmias, Embolism Data Report Source Type: research

Contemporary Trends in Oral Anticoagulant Prescription in Atrial Fibrillation Patients at Low to Moderate Risk of Stroke After Guideline-Recommended Change in Use of the CHADS2 to the CHA2DS2-VASc Score for Thromboembolic Risk Assessment: Analysis From the National Cardiovascular Data Registrys Outpatient Practice Innovation and Clinical Excellence Atrial Fibrillation Registry Original Articles
Conclusions— Adoption of the CHA2DS2-VASc score reclassifies 64.5% of patients with AF with low CHADS2 scores into a class I indication for OAC prescription. Overall OAC prescription increased between 2011 and 2014.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Katz, D. F., Maddox, T. M., Turakhia, M., Gehi, A., OBrien, E. C., Lubitz, S. A., Turchin, A., Doros, G., Lei, L., Varosy, P., Marzec, L., Hsu, J. C. Tags: Arrhythmias, Anticoagulants, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research

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