Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Medicine and Health Sciences Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 7 of 7

Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences

Artificial Intelligence Respoinse To Common Medication Concerns With Heart Failure Gdmt In Outpatient Setting, Dominique Pean, Laaraeb Nadeem, Suhas Kandimalla, Brotee Rahman Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence Respoinse To Common Medication Concerns With Heart Failure Gdmt In Outpatient Setting, Dominique Pean, Laaraeb Nadeem, Suhas Kandimalla, Brotee Rahman

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

No abstract provided.


Cardiac Neuroendocrine Function: A New Opportunity For Targeted Chronic Therapies, Jacob Keesee, Rami Khouzam Jan 2024

Cardiac Neuroendocrine Function: A New Opportunity For Targeted Chronic Therapies, Jacob Keesee, Rami Khouzam

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.


Metformin Discontinuation In Acute Heart Failure, Curtis Wong, Erica Junqueira, Nayda Parisio-Poldiak, Nancy Crossley, Shantae Jenkins Apr 2023

Metformin Discontinuation In Acute Heart Failure, Curtis Wong, Erica Junqueira, Nayda Parisio-Poldiak, Nancy Crossley, Shantae Jenkins

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.


Case Report: Use Of Impella 5.5 For 77 Days Prior To Heart Transplantation, Sahajahan Ashraf Jan 2023

Case Report: Use Of Impella 5.5 For 77 Days Prior To Heart Transplantation, Sahajahan Ashraf

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.


A Retrospective Study Of Admission Nt-Probnp Levels As A Predictor Of Readmission Rate, Length Of Stay And Mortality, Kunjan Udani, Dveet Patel, Andrew Mangano Jun 2021

A Retrospective Study Of Admission Nt-Probnp Levels As A Predictor Of Readmission Rate, Length Of Stay And Mortality, Kunjan Udani, Dveet Patel, Andrew Mangano

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Serum levels of pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal (NT) proBNP are measured at admission to assess the likelihood of acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Elevated NT-proBNP levels on initial presentation are a reliable marker of ADHF. However, the prognostic significance of NT-proBNP levels measured on admission remains unknown. With a better understanding of how admitting NT-proBNP levels impacts readmission rates, length of stay and mortality, future prospective studies with specific interventions can be developed to reduce all-cause readmissions, shorten length of stay and reduce mortality.

Methods

In this retrospective study, we evaluated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction …


Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Understanding The Independent Relationship Between Diabetes And Heart Failure, W. Tyler Crawley, Rage Geringer Md, Jason Snarr Do, Elizabeth Hicks Md, Oliwier Dziadkowiec Feb 2020

Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Understanding The Independent Relationship Between Diabetes And Heart Failure, W. Tyler Crawley, Rage Geringer Md, Jason Snarr Do, Elizabeth Hicks Md, Oliwier Dziadkowiec

Internal Medicine

No abstract provided.


Using Education To Increase Compliance With Heart Failure Medications, Kara Stout Do, Isaac Navarro Dmd Oct 2019

Using Education To Increase Compliance With Heart Failure Medications, Kara Stout Do, Isaac Navarro Dmd

Internal Medicine

  • Approximately 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure.
  • 25% of individuals die within one year of diagnosis and more than 80% die within 8 years.
  • Full adherence to medications may be as low as 30% in heart failure patients.
  • Non-compliant patients are two times more likely to be readmitted to the hospital and have a three times higher mortality rate.