2022
Association Between Center Level Characteristics And 1-Month Post-LVAD Implant Risk Standardized Mortality Rates
Hendren N, Peltz M, Khera R, Koch S, Young J, Starling R, Tang W, Pandey A, Drazner M, Grodin J. Association Between Center Level Characteristics And 1-Month Post-LVAD Implant Risk Standardized Mortality Rates. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2022, 28: s59. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2022.03.151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk standardized mortality ratesCenter-level characteristicsPatient-level characteristicsStandardized mortality rateMortality rateConcomitant mitral valve repairMultivariable logistic regression modelCardiopulmonary bypass timeDurable continuous flowPost-LVAD outcomesPercentage of patientsTotal surgical timeMitral valve repairPatient management strategiesPost-implantation outcomesVentricular assist deviceCochran-Armitage trendChi-square testLogistic regression modelsIABP removalIntraoperative ECMOBypass timeCF-LVADsValve repairDestination therapy
2021
Financial Hardship Among Nonelderly Adults With CKD in the United States
Acquah I, Valero-Elizondo J, Javed Z, Ibrahim HN, Patel KV, Ryoo Ali HJ, Menser T, Khera R, Cainzos-Achirica M, Nasir K. Financial Hardship Among Nonelderly Adults With CKD in the United States. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2021, 78: 658-668. PMID: 34144103, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2021.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseLack of insuranceMedical billsDiagnosis of CKDMultivariable logistic regression modelNational Health Interview SurveyHealth Interview SurveyFinancial hardshipLogistic regression modelsClinical characteristicsClinical factorsCKD diagnosisKidney diseaseUS populationAbstractTextStudy designInterview SurveyRepresentative estimatesDiagnosisRegression modelsRepresentative sampleAdultsOutcomesStrong determinantAMP