Epidemiology of sudden cardiac death: clinical and research implications
The current annual incidence of sudden cardiac death in the United States is likely to be in
the range of 180 000 to 250 000 per year. Coinciding with the decreased mortality from …
the range of 180 000 to 250 000 per year. Coinciding with the decreased mortality from …
Increased left ventricular mass as a predictor of sudden cardiac death: is it time to put it to the test?
… Reinier et al 8 191 patients with SCD and 203 controls from a community-based study (Oregon
SUDS) LV mass index >134 g/m 2 for men and >110 g/m 2 for women LVH: OR 1.8 (1.1–…
SUDS) LV mass index >134 g/m 2 for men and >110 g/m 2 for women LVH: OR 1.8 (1.1–…
Prolonged Tpeak-to-tend interval on the resting ECG is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death
R Panikkath, K Reinier, A Uy-Evanado… - Circulation …, 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— Early studies indicate that prolongation of the interval between the peak and
the end of the T wave (Tpeak to Tend [TpTe]) on the 12-lead ECG is a marker of ventricular …
the end of the T wave (Tpeak to Tend [TpTe]) on the 12-lead ECG is a marker of ventricular …
Public health burden of sudden cardiac death in the United States
Background— Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of death in the United States,
but the relative public health burden is unknown. We estimated the burden of premature …
but the relative public health burden is unknown. We estimated the burden of premature …
Determinants of prolonged QT interval and their contribution to sudden death risk in coronary artery disease: the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study
Background— In a recent cohort study, prolongation of the corrected QT interval (QTc) was
associated with an independent increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). We evaluated …
associated with an independent increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). We evaluated …
Critical windows of exposure to household pesticides and risk of childhood leukemia.
The potential etiologic role of household pesticide exposures was examined in the Northern
California Childhood Leukemia Study. A total of 162 patients (0-14 years old) with newly …
California Childhood Leukemia Study. A total of 162 patients (0-14 years old) with newly …
Sudden cardiac arrest during sports activity in middle age
…, K Reinier, C Teodorescu, K Narayanan… - Circulation, 2015 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— Sports-associated sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) occur mostly during middle
age. We sought to determine the burden, characteristics, and outcomes of SCA during …
age. We sought to determine the burden, characteristics, and outcomes of SCA during …
Education as a determinant of career retention and job satisfaction among registered nurses
…, B McIntosh, MV Palumbo, K Reinier - Journal of Nursing …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose : To compare job satisfaction and career retention in two cohorts of RNs, those whose
highest degrees were the associate degree (AD) or the bachelor's degree (BS) in nursing…
highest degrees were the associate degree (AD) or the bachelor's degree (BS) in nursing…
Warning symptoms are associated with survival from sudden cardiac arrest
…, K Reinier, C Teodorescu, K Narayanan… - Annals of internal …, 2016 - acpjournals.org
Background: Survival after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains low, and tools for improved
prediction of patients at long-term risk for SCA are lacking. Alternative short-term …
prediction of patients at long-term risk for SCA are lacking. Alternative short-term …
Independent contribution of diabetes to increased prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation
OBJECTIVE Diabetes has long been recognized as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but its
independent contribution to atrial fibrillation has not been fully evaluated. We sought to …
independent contribution to atrial fibrillation has not been fully evaluated. We sought to …