2023
Lifetime healthcare expenses across demographic and cardiovascular risk groups: The application of a novel modeling strategy in a large multiethnic cohort study
Khera R, Kondamudi N, Liu M, Ayers C, Spatz E, Rao S, Essien U, Powell-Wiley T, Nasir K, Das S, Capers Q, Pandey A. Lifetime healthcare expenses across demographic and cardiovascular risk groups: The application of a novel modeling strategy in a large multiethnic cohort study. American Journal Of Preventive Cardiology 2023, 14: 100493. PMID: 37397263, PMCID: PMC10314135, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2023.100493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverweight/obesityRisk factorsRace/ethnicityHealthcare expensesCardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular risk groupsNon-black individualsMultiethnic Cohort StudySignificant independent associationYears of ageBlack individualsDallas Heart StudyCohort studyCohort enrollmentOutpatient claimsIndependent associationRisk groupsHigh prevalenceHeart StudyOlder ageHealthcare spendingHypertensionObesitySmokingDiabetesDeveloping an Actionable Taxonomy of Persistent Hypertension Using Electronic Health Records
Lu Y, Du C, Khidir H, Caraballo C, Mahajan S, Spatz E, Curry L, Krumholz H. Developing an Actionable Taxonomy of Persistent Hypertension Using Electronic Health Records. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2023, 16: e009453. PMID: 36727515, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.122.009453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent hypertensionElectronic health recordsBlood pressureHealth recordsPharmacologic agentsPrescribed treatmentYale New Haven Health SystemTreatment planAdditional pharmacologic agentsAntihypertensive treatment intensificationConsecutive outpatient visitsElevated blood pressurePersistence of hypertensionElectronic health record dataHealth record dataEligible patientsTreatment intensificationChart reviewHispanic patientsOutpatient visitsMean agePharmacological treatmentConventional content analysisHypertensionClinician notes
2019
Prevalence, Awareness, and Treatment of Isolated Diastolic Hypertension: Insights From the China PEACE Million Persons Project
Mahajan S, Zhang D, He S, Lu Y, Gupta A, Spatz ES, Lu J, Huang C, Herrin J, Liu S, Yang J, Wu C, Cui J, Zhang Q, Li X, Nasir K, Zheng X, Krumholz HM, Li J, Dong Z, Jiang B, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Meng Y, Xi Y, Tian Y, Fu Y, Liu T, Yan S, Jin L, Wang J, Xu X, Xing X, Zhang L, Fang X, Xu Y, Xu C, Fan L, Qi M, Qi J, Li J, Liu Q, Feng Y, Wang J, Wen H, Xu J, He J, Jiang C, Yang C, Yu Y, Tashi Z, Hu Z, Zhang J, Li X, Ma S, Ma Y, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Shen J. Prevalence, Awareness, and Treatment of Isolated Diastolic Hypertension: Insights From the China PEACE Million Persons Project. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2019, 8: e012954. PMID: 31566101, PMCID: PMC6806046, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMillion Persons ProjectPrior cardiovascular eventsBody mass indexAntihypertensive medicationsDiastolic hypertensionCardiovascular eventsDiabetes mellitusMass indexIsolated diastolic hypertensionDiastolic blood pressureSelf-reported diagnosisTreatment of peoplePersons ProjectBlood pressureTreatment patternsHypertensionLeast collegeHigher likelihoodMellitusMedicationsPrevalenceTreatmentDiagnosisSubstantial numberCurrent use
2016
Nutritional Supplements for the Treatment of Hypertension: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Turner JM, Spatz ES. Nutritional Supplements for the Treatment of Hypertension: A Practical Guide for Clinicians. Current Cardiology Reports 2016, 18: 126. PMID: 27796863, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-016-0806-x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2013
Sexual activity and function among middle-aged and older men and women with hypertension
Spatz ES, Canavan ME, Desai MM, Krumholz HM, Lindau ST. Sexual activity and function among middle-aged and older men and women with hypertension. Journal Of Hypertension 2013, 31: 1096-1105. PMID: 23640604, PMCID: PMC3837567, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e32835fdefa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual problemsSexual activityHTN groupEnzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockersOlder menAntihypertensive medication classesAngiotensin receptor blockersAntihypertensive medication useAssociation of hypertensionComparative effectiveness trialCalcium channel blockersCommunity-residing adultsUntreated hypertensionMedication classesMedication groupReceptor blockersΑ-blockersMedication useHTN statusAdjusted oddsSexual functionEffectiveness trialChannel blockersHypertensionLower odds
2010
Beyond insurance coverage: Usual source of care in the treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Data from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Spatz ES, Ross JS, Desai MM, Canavan ME, Krumholz HM. Beyond insurance coverage: Usual source of care in the treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Data from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. American Heart Journal 2010, 160: 115-121. PMID: 20598981, PMCID: PMC3025407, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2010.04.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of hypertensionNutrition Examination SurveyInsurance statusMedication treatmentExamination SurveyNational HealthUsual sourceAdult Treatment Panel III recommendationsJoint National Committee 7Multivariable logistic regression modelingInsurance coverageSeparate multivariable modelsChronic disease managementLogistic regression modelingHigh-quality careRace/ethnicityCardiovascular diseaseMultivariable modelStratified analysisHypertensionHypercholesterolemiaRegular sourceCareDisease managementIndependent effects