Search Results - "Amit Alam"

Tailored Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock: Case-Based Management Choices by Patlolla, S. Shiva, Alam, Amit H., Katz, Jason N., Hall, Shelley A.

“…Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex, multisystem disorder precipitated by hypoperfusion from cardiac dysfunction. Our current approach to defining and treating…”
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Importance of right heart catheterization in advanced heart failure management by Cochran, John M, Alam, Amit, Guerrero-Miranda, Cesar Y

“…Patients with chronic congestive heart failure belong to a population with reduced quality of life, poor functional class, and increased risk of mortality and…”
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The impact of active cytomegalovirus infection on donor-derived cell-free DNA testing in heart transplant recipients by Alam, Amit H, Van Zyl, Johanna, Shakoor, Hira I, Farsakh, Dana, Abdelrehim, Ahmad B, Maliakkal, Neville, Jamil, Aayla K, Patel, Raksha, Felius, Joost, McKean, Staci, Hall, Shelley A

“…Little is known about the relationship between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections and donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) in heart transplant recipients. In…”
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Baroreflex Function in Cardiovascular Disease by SALAH, HUSAM M., GUPTA, RICHA, HICKS, ALBERT J., MAHMOOD, KIRAN, HAGLUND, NICHOLAS A., BINDRA, AMARINDER S., ANTOINE, STEVE M., GARCIA, RACHEL, YEHYA, AMIN, YARANOV, DMITRY M., PATEL, PUJAN P., FELIBERTI, JASON P., ROLLINS, ALLMAN T., RAO, VISHAL N., LETARTE, LAURIE, RAJE, VIKRAM, ALAM, AMIT H., McCANN, PATRICK, RAVAL, NIRAV Y., HOWARD, BRIAN, FUDIM, MARAT

“…•The baroreflex system plays an important role in modulating the physiological functions of the cardiovascular system.•Baroreflex dysfunction is associated…”
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The "Right" Definition for Post-Left Ventricular Assist Device Right Heart Failure: The More We Learn, the Less We Know by Hall, Shelley A, Copeland, Hannah, Alam, Amit, Joseph, Susan M

“…Right heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality following left ventricular assist device implantation. Over the past few decades, the…”
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The dominant left ventricular assist device: lessons from an era by Alam, Amit, Milligan, Gregory P., Gong, Timothy

“…The production and distribution of the HeartWare ventricular assist device has come to an abrupt end, but with this end comes the opportunity to reflect upon…”
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Tale of two assays: Comparison of modern donor-derived cell-free DNA technologies by Brian Hsi, Johanna Van Zyl, Komal Alam, Hira Shakoor, Dana Farsakh, Amit Alam, Shelley Hall

“…Little is known about the comparative differences between the Allosure (CareDx) and Prospera (Natera) donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) assays following…”
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Loeffler Endocarditis: A Unique Presentation of Right-Sided Heart Failure Due to Eosinophil-Induced Endomyocardial Fibrosis by Alam, Amit, Thampi, Shankar, Saba, Shahryar G, Jermyn, Rita

“…Loeffler endocarditis is a rare restrictive cardiomyopathy caused by abnormal endomyocardial infiltration of eosinophils, with subsequent tissue damage from…”
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Does temporary mechanical circulatory support with Impella 5.5 induce de novo human leukocyte antigen antibodies production in heart transplantation candidates? by Amit Alam, MD, Johanna S. van Zyl, PhD, Staci McKean, MSN, Ahmad B. Abdelrehim, MD, Hira I. Shakoor, BS, Dana Farsakh, MS, Aayla K. Jamil, MBBS, MPH, Joost Felius, PhD, Medhat Askar, MD, Shelley A. Hall, MD

“…Background: Little is known about de novo human luekocyte antigen (HLA) antibody development with Impella 5.5 temporary mechanical circulatory assist support…”
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Alert! Does Prolonged Temporary Support Induce an Immunological Response? by Shakoor, Hira, Abdelrehim, Ahmad, Maliakkal, Neville, McKean, Staci, Harrison, Caroline, Van Zyl, Johanna, Patel, Raksha, Hall, Shelley, Alam, Amit

“…Little is known about the development of human leukocyte antigen antibodies with use of the temporary transvalvular pump 5.5 mechanical circulatory support…”
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Effect of Near Monopoly in the Left Ventricular Assist Device Market by Alam, Amit

“…In 2001, the Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance for the Treatment of Congestive Heart (REMATCH) trial changed the trajectory of the treatment of…”
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Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 Suggest a Pneumocystic Pathology by Jamil, Aayla K., Alam, Amit, Youssef, Ronnie M., Felius, Joost, van Zyl, Johanna S., Gottlieb, Robert L.

“…To determine whether the apparent excess incidence of pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is explained…”
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A Rare Case of Chylothorax after Heart Transplantation by Almendral, Jesus, Iyer, Deepa, Mody, Kanika, James, Dreamy, Hou, Linle, Alam, Amit, Ghaly, Aziz

“…Chylothorax is an exceedingly rare but serious complication of orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are…”
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Left Pericardiophrenic Vein Pacing for Tachy-Brady Syndrome Due to an Obstructing Cardiac Angiosarcoma by Siroky, Gregory P., Gold, Alex, Tang, Delphine, Alam, Amit, Simon, Mitchell, Huang, Michael, Kostis, William J.

“…We describe a case of a permanent pacemaker lead placement via the left pericardiophrenic vein for the treatment of tachy-brady syndrome due to a primary…”
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Navigating the rough seas of heart allocation by Alam, Amit, Hall, Shelley

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How Many Slices Can We Get From the Shock Pie? by Hall, Shelley, Alam, Amit

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When It Ain't Broke But Still Needs Some Fixin by Alam, Amit, Hsi, Brian, Hall, Shelley

“…Most hospitalized patients with heart failure aged ≥65 years have polypharmacy, and most will be discharged with >10 medications.2,3 The potential adverse…”
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Should Withdrawal of Care Be Listed as a Cause of Death? by Alam, Amit, Mancini, Donna, Hall, Shelley

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Elevated Donor Derived Cell-free DNA In Patients Without Clinical Rejection by Alam, Amit, Hajduczok, Alexander, Hall, Shelley

“…Little is known about the elevation of donor derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) in patients without evidence of rejection following heart transplantation;…”
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East Meets West: Different Continents, Same Problems by Alam, Amit, Baran, David A.

“…Large meta-analyses suggested a potential mortality reduction of 11% using intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with myocardial infarction.4 These…”
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