Improving quality of care for acute myocardial infarction: The Guidelines Applied in Practice (GAP) Initiative
…, P Baker, A Blount, J Faul, C Roychoudhury, S Borzak… - Jama, 2002 - jamanetwork.com
ContextQuality of care of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has received intense
attention. However, it is unknown if a structured initiative for improving care of patients with …
attention. However, it is unknown if a structured initiative for improving care of patients with …
Ninety-minute exclusion of acute myocardial infarction by use of quantitative point-of-care testing of myoglobin and troponin I
…, RM Nowak, PA McCullough, C Foreback, S Borzak… - Circulation, 2001 - Am Heart Assoc
Background Diagnostic strategies with ECG and serum cardiac markers have been used to
rule out acute myocardial infarction in 6 to 12 hours. The present study evaluated whether a …
rule out acute myocardial infarction in 6 to 12 hours. The present study evaluated whether a …
Prevention of peripheral venous catheter complications with an intravenous therapy team: a randomized controlled trial
NE Soifer, S Borzak, BR Edlin… - Archives of Internal …, 1998 - jamanetwork.com
Background More than 25 million patients have peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters placed
each year in US hospitals. Infusion therapy is believed to account for one third of all …
each year in US hospitals. Infusion therapy is believed to account for one third of all …
Double-blind, randomized trial of an anti-CD18 antibody in conjunction with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator for acute myocardial infarction: limitation of …
…, G Dykstra, ST Palmeri, RJ Gibbons, S Borzak… - Circulation, 2001 - Am Heart Assoc
Background Inhibition of leukocyte adhesion can reduce myocardial infarct size in animals.
This study was designed to define the safety and efficacy of a recombinant, humanized, …
This study was designed to define the safety and efficacy of a recombinant, humanized, …
Risks associated with renal dysfunction in patients in the coronary care unit
…, SS Shah, ST Smith, KR Marks, J Yee, S Borzak - Journal of the American …, 2000 - jacc.org
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to quantify the impact of baseline renal dysfunction
on morbidity and mortality in patients in the coronary care unit (CCU). BACKGROUND …
on morbidity and mortality in patients in the coronary care unit (CCU). BACKGROUND …
TIMI myocardial perfusion grade and ST segment resolution: association with infarct size as assessed by single photon emission computed tomography imaging
…, BE Sobel, AC Rundle, M Syed, A Asfour, S Borzak… - Circulation, 2002 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— The TIMI myocardial perfusion grade (TMPG) and ST-segment resolution both
reflect perfusion and are associated with mortality after thrombolysis for acute myocardial …
reflect perfusion and are associated with mortality after thrombolysis for acute myocardial …
Determinants of mortality after myocardial infarction in patients with advanced renal dysfunction
…, SS Soman, KR Sandberg, J Yee, S Borzak… - American Journal of …, 2001 - Elsevier
Previous studies using administrative data have shown high mortality in patients with renal
failure requiring dialysis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). There has been little …
failure requiring dialysis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). There has been little …
Benefits of aspirin and beta-blockade after myocardial infarction in patients with chronic kidney disease
PA McCullough, KR Sandberg, S Borzak… - American heart …, 2002 - Elsevier
Background There have been no randomized trials of cardioprotective therapy after acute
myocardial infarction in patients with chronic kidney disease who should be largely eligible for …
myocardial infarction in patients with chronic kidney disease who should be largely eligible for …
Analysis of long-term survival after revascularization in patients with chronic kidney disease presenting with acute coronary syndromes
EC Keeley, R Kadakia, S Soman, S Borzak… - The American journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in patients with chronic kidney
disease (CKD). Patients with CKD who develop an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have a …
disease (CKD). Patients with CKD who develop an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have a …
Multifocal atrial tachycardia
J McCord, S Borzak - Chest, 1998 - Elsevier
Multifocal atrial tachycardia is typically seen in elderly patients with severe illnesses, most
commonly COPD. The mechanism of the arrhythmia may be delayed afterdepolarizations …
commonly COPD. The mechanism of the arrhythmia may be delayed afterdepolarizations …