Abstract 226: The Appropriate Use Of Stress Tests In Low Pretest Probability Of CAD
Chest pain is the second most common complaint seen in ED and remains a leading diagnostic challenge. Multiple assessment tools
Read moreAbstract 263: Insights From Meta-analysis Of Studies Using Machine Learning To Predict Mortality Or Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Objective: Machine learning (ML) may enhance prediction of outcomes such as mortality or acute kidney injury (AKI) among cardiac patients
Read moreAbstract 42: Understanding Treatment Preferences For Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Background: A quantitative patient preference study aims to understand tricuspid regurgitation (TR) patients’ priorities for symptom relief and treatment risk-benefit
Read moreAbstract 251: Natural Language Processing Of Clinical Documentation To Assess Racial Differences In The Clinical Profile Of Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure
Background: Self-reported racial classification is often used as a proxy for phenotypic differences among clinical populations. We demonstrate an approach
Read moreAbstract 238: Early Or Delayed Percutaneous Coronary Intervention For Non-st-elevation Myocardial Infarction In Pneumonia: Analysis From California State Inpatient Database (2006-2011)
Objective: Evaluate the safety of performing PCI for NSTEMI within 2 days compared to 2-7 days in patients admitted with
Read moreAbstract 16: Addressing Gaps In Cholesterol Management In Primary Cardiovascular Prevention In A Resident Run Internal Medicine Clinic: A Mixed Method Approach
Background: Provider and system level barriers can delay timely initiation of statin therapy in primary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention.
Read moreAbstract 45: Trends In Ductal Arteriosus Stent Versus Blalock-Thomas-Taussig Shunt Utilization In Neonates With Ductal-dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow
Background: Neonates with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) and ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow require a life-saving intervention soon after birth.
Read moreAbstract 179: Impact Of Age On Catheter Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation In Octogenarians
Introduction: Patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (CA-AF) often have significant co-morbidities. Although multiple comorbidities increase with age, outcomes
Read moreAbstract 243: Length Of Hospital Stay Is Lessened In Patients That Present With Chest Pain When Admitted To The Cardiology Service Compared To Other Services Within Our Teaching Hospital
Length of stay (LOS) in the hospital for patients presenting with chest pain can be influenced by several factors. In
Read moreAbstract 201: Weekend Effect On Pulmonary Embolism: Real World Data
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, there is paucity of data regarding the outcomes of
Read more