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Importance of Considering Competing Risks in Time-to-Event Analyses: Application to Stroke Risk in a Retrospective Cohort Study of Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles
Conclusions: The incidence of death without stroke was 9-fold higher than that of stroke, leading to biased estimates of stroke risk with traditional time-to-event methods. Statistical methods that appropriately account for competing risks should be used to mitigate this bias.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - July 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Abdel-Qadir, H., Fang, J., Lee, D. S., Tu, J. V., Amir, E., Austin, P. C., Anderson, G. M. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Epidemiology, Primary Prevention, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 109: Neurologists versus Hospitalists: The Effect of Physician Specialty on Stroke Care and Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke and TIA Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: There is no evidence that patients received dissimilar stroke related care or experienced different outcomes regardless of the physician specialty serving as the primary service. However, stroke patients with hospitalists as their primary team had shorter hospital stay. This difference may be due to hospitalists’ expertise in managing patients with multiple co-morbidities, including stroke patients with underlying diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Based on these findings, utilizing neurology as a consult service for stroke related care will not affect provision of stroke care or patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Comer, A. R., Comer, A. D., Dethoff, A., Templeton, E. J., Slaven, J. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 131: Recurrent Acute Cardiovascular Events and Statin Use Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusion: While statin use substantially increased after an index CV event, nearly 40% of patients remained untreated, increasing their recurrent CV event risk by 76%. Initiation and continuation of statin therapy after CV events remains a large public health opportunity for patients with ASCVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tecson, K. M., Kluger, A. Y., DiMario, S., Harrison, D. J., McCullough, P. A. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 208: A Large, Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Cardiovascular Outcomes With {beta}-blocker Combination Treatment in Patients With Hypertension Session Title: Poster Session PM
Conclusions: In adults receiving combination antihypertension therapy, NEB treatment was associated with a lower risk for CV-related hospitalization than either ATN or MET. Lower risk of hospitalization was supported by event rate data, as patients receiving NEB combined with other antihypertensives were hospitalized less frequently than patients receiving combination therapy with either ATN or MET.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Punzi, H., Ali, S., Li, Q., Patel, M., Neutel, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research

Abstract 226: Strokes Worse in Women at 24 hours but Severity Reduced in Younger Women With Hormone Therapy Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Women in this study had more severe 24 hour AIS outcomes than men but this improved with HRT use in women younger than 80 years. This cannot be fully explained by age differences as there could be other underlying factors. Improving 24 hour NIHSS may correctly predict later outcomes following AIS. Further study of HRT use in AIS outcomes is justified.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Brown, A., Onteddu, S., Joiner, R., Benton, T., Culp, W., Lowery, C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 037: The Accuracy of Self-reported Blood Pressure in the Medication Adherence Improvement Support App for Engagement - Blood Pressure (MedISAFE-BP) Trial Session Title: Poster Session I
Discussion: In this cohort of individuals who reported that their BP was poorly controlled, only one-third actually had elevated BP when measured with a home BP cuff. While this discrepancy may have many underlying causes, it suggests that the use of self-reported BPs is not an accurate method of monitoring hypertension control at the population-level. Reassuringly, several factors are independently associated with accurate self-reported BPs, and thus there may be some subgroups for whom self-report can be relied upon.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Morawski, K., Ghazinouri, R., Krumme, A., Lauffenburger, J., Lee, J., Kumar, S., Oley, L., Mohta, N., Juusola, J., Choudhry, N. K. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 043: Health Insurance and the Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: The association of health insurance with CVD incidence varied by insurance group, and private insurance was associated with a lower risk of incident CVD. Further exploration of the features of health insurance coverage that impact CVD incidence may facilitate improvements in the primary prevention of CVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Crim, M. T., Xie, J. X., Ko, Y.-A., Blumenthal, R. S., Blaha, M. J., Nasir, K., Budoff, M. J., Shaw, L. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 123: Temporal Variation Affect Stroke Unit Admission Rates, Observations From the National Swedish Stroke Register Session Title: Poster Session I
Discussion: There are several patterns of time affecting admission rates to a SU from the ED. Some of the variation seen in this study could possibly be explained by healthcare organizational factors such as hospital crowding. More studies are however needed to elucidate the mechanisms behind temporal variations as well as the magnitude of these effects on the quality of stroke care. Finally, we believe quality improvement efforts should focus on reducing temporal variation.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Darehed, D., Blom, M., Glader, E.-L., Niklasson, J., Norrving, B., Eriksson, M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 127: Differences in Care Patterns, Health Status, and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Findings From the ORBIT-AF Registry Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Among patients with AF, diabetes was associated with worse AF symptoms and lower quality of life, as well an increased risk of death and hospitalizations, but not with the risk of thromboembolic or bleeding events.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Echouffo Tcheugui, J. B., Shrader, P., Thomas, L., Gersh, B. J., Kowey, P., Mahaffey, K. W., Singer, D. E., Hylek, E. M., Go, A. S., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P., Fonarow, G. C. F. C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 137: Clinical Outcomes After Cardiac Stress Testing Among U.S. Patients Younger Than 65, 2006-2012 Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: The percentage of commercially insured U.S. patients who had an AMI or revascularization event within 1 year of stress testing was small. In the lowest risk quintile, the a priori prevalence of coronary disease risk factors was low, and the rates of subsequent AMI and revascularization was extremely low, raising questions about the value of stress testing in this subgroup.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kini, V., Dayoub, E., Marzec, L., Dickinson, M., Wynia, M., Masoudi, F., Ho, M., Groeneveld, P. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 138: Impact of Depressive Disorder on Access to Care and Quality of Care in Veterans With Cardiovascular Disease Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: Depressive disorder was associated with higher rates of financial barriers to care and prescription drugs, and patient-reported delays in medical care in U.S. veterans with CVD. Further research appears warranted to evaluate the impact of mental health disease upon cardiovascular care in veterans with CVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Srivastava, P., Lacey, M., Butler, J., Shroyer, A. L., Parikh, P. B. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 140: Effects of Smoking Co-Morbidities and Obesity on NonHemorrhagic Stroke Outcomes Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: Smokers present with non-hemorrhagic stroke at a significantly younger age than non-smokers and die at much younger age during follow-up. While in our cohort smoking was not linked to other traditional risk factors for non-hemorrhagic stroke, it was associated with increased mortality in patients with decreased BMI, dyslipidemia, and with renal disease. "Protective" effect of increased BMI was not observed in smokers.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amato, D., Pieper, J., Ashamalla, M., Torosoff, M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 150: Machine Learning Methodology Predicts Comorbidities are Associated With Increased Total Healthcare Costs Among Patients With Severe Peripheral Artery Disease Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: In this study, the presence of chronic ulcers in the lower extremities and CKD were two factors most predictive of increased all-cause total HC in a geographically diverse population of severe PAD patients.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Berger, J. S., Haskell, L., Ting, W., Lurie, F., Eapen, Z., Valko, M., Alas, V., Rich, K., Crivera, C., Schein, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 155: Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy by Sokolow-Lyon and Cornell Electrocardiogram Voltage Criteria in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: The presence of LVH by Sokolow-Lyon and Cornell ECG voltage criteria poorly correlates with the presence of LVH and critical aortic stenosis in TAVR patients. Women are more likely to have voltage criteria for LVH. Therefore, ECG may not be a suitable method of screening patients with severe aortic stenosis for LVH, especially in men.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiao, E., Delago, A., El-Hajjar, M., Bulibek, B., Torosoff, M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 171: Improving Adherence to Antihypertensive Agents for Hypertensive Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: Good MA is associated with a greater controlled hypertension, better protection of heart and kidney and may decrease mortality than the poor MA.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li, Y., Zeng, X., Zeng, X., Xie, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

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