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Survival Benefits of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Older Heart Failure Patients with Perceived Contraindications by Ahmed, Ali, Kiefe, Catarina I., Allman, Richard M., Sims, Richard V., DeLong, James F.

“…OBJECTIVES: To determine the association between angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy and survival of older heart failure patients with…”
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Impact of atrial fibrillation on mortality and readmission in older adults hospitalized with heart failure by Ahmed, Ali, Thornton, Phillip, Perry, Gilbert J., Allman, Richard M., DeLong, James F.

“…Background: Atrial fibrillation is common in older adults with heart failure. It is known to adversely affect outcomes. Aim: To examine the associations of…”
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Association of consultation between generalists and cardiologists with quality and outcomes of heart failure care by Ahmed, Ali, Allman, Richard M, Kiefe, Catarina I, Person, Sharina D, Shaneyfelt, Terrence M, Sims, Richard V, Howard, George, DeLong, James F

“…The appropriate roles for generalists and cardiologists in the care of patients with heart failure (HF) are unknown. The objective of this retrospective cohort…”
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Correlates and outcomes of preserved left ventricular systolic function among older adults hospitalized with heart failure by Ahmed, Ali, Roseman, Jeffrey M., Duxbury, Andrew S., Allman, Richard M., DeLong, James F.

“…Background Heart failure (HF) in older adults is often associated with preserved left ventricular systolic function (LVSF). The objective of this retrospective…”
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Quality of Care of Nursing Home Residents Hospitalized With Heart Failure by Ahmed, Ali, Weaver, Michael T., Allman, Richard M., DeLong, James F., Aronow, Wilbert S., Cmd

“…OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the quality of heart failure (HF) care of hospitalized nursing home (NH) residents is different from that of patients admitted…”
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Diagnosis of heart failure in older adults: predictive value of dyspnea at rest by Ahmed, Ali, Allman, Richard M, Aronow, Wilbert S, DeLong, James F

“…The objective of this study was to describe the predictive value of dyspnea at rest in the diagnosis of heart failure in older adults. We have conducted a…”
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Alabama coronary artery bypass grafting project: Results from Phase II of a statewide quality improvement initiative by HOLMAN, William L, SANSOM, Monique, KIEFE, Catarina I, PETERSON, Eric D, HUBBARD, Steve G, DELONG, James F, ALLMAN, Richard M

“…This report describes the first round of results for Phase II of the Alabama CABG Project, a regional quality improvement initiative. Charts submitted by all…”
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Predictors of nursing home admission for older adults hospitalized with heart failure by Ahmed, Ali, Allman, Richard M, DeLong, James F

“…The objective of this retrospective chart review study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of nursing home admission of older hospitalized heart…”
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Inappropriate use of digoxin in older hospitalized heart failure patients by Ahmed, Ali, Allman, Richard M, DeLong, James F

“…Older adults are more likely to suffer from the adverse effects of digoxin. Studies have described the inappropriate use of digoxin in various populations. The…”
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Age-related underutilization of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in older hospitalized heart failure patients by AHMED, Ali, ALLMAN, Richard M, DELONG, James F, BODNER, Eric V, HOWARD, George

“…The extent to which age plays a role in the underutilization of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in heart failure patients has not been well…”
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Heart failure mortality among older medicare beneficiaries: Association with Left ventricular function evaluation and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use by AHMED, Ali, MAISIAK, Richard, ALLMAN, Richard M, DELONG, James F, FARMER, Robert

“…Left ventricular function evaluation and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use are the two basic indicators of heart failure quality of care. In…”
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Age-related underutilization of left ventricular function evaluation in older heart failure patients by AHMED, Ali, ALLMAN, Richard M, DELONG, James F, BODNER, Eric V, HOWARD, George

“…Underutilization of left ventricular function (LVF) evaluation in older patients with heart failure has been well documented, but age-related variation in the…”
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Clinical correlates of isolated left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among hospitalized older heart failure patients by Ahmed, Ali, Nanda, Navin C, Weaver, Michael T, Allman, Richard M, DeLong, James F

“…Heart failure due to isolated left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is common among older adults. The purpose of this study was to develop a model…”
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Racial variations in cardiology care among hospitalized older heart failure patients by Ahmed, Ali, Sims, Richard V, Allman, Richard M, DeLong, James F, Aronow, Wilbert S

“…In this retrospective follow-up study, the authors examined the association between race and the receipt of cardiology care in 1062 Medicare beneficiaries 65…”
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A congestive heart failure project with measured improvements in care by DeLong, J F, Allman, R M, Sherrill, R G, Schiesz, N

“…This project was designed to improve the in-hospital management of Medicare beneficiaries with congestive heart failure (CHF). Eleven hospitals were studied…”
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Using corporate social responsibility activities to build customer value and positive stakeholder relationships in the lighting industry: A delphi study by DeLong, James F

“…The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify and rank the top corporate social responsibility activities that contribute to creating customer value and…”
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Subdural empyema associated with an apparent regional hyperperfusion (luxury perfusion) by DeLong, J F

“…A patient with a subdural empyema demonstrated a late arterial "blush" during a 99mTc-pertechnetate cerebral dynamic flow study which "washed out" in the…”
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Electrocardiographic prediction of morbidity for older adults with heart failure and diastolic dysfunction by Ahmed, Ali, Allman, Richard M., DeLong, James F.

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A retronephric extramedullary plasmacytoma demonstrating avid uptake of Ga-67 by Collins, M C, Demmi, E L, DeLong, J F

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Survival benefits of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in older heart failure patients with perceived contradictions by Ahmed, Ali, Kiefe, Catarina I, Allman, Richard M, Sims, Richard V, DeLong, James F

“…OBJECTIVES: To determine the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy and survival of older heart failure patients with…”
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