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Effectiveness of Public Report Cards for Improving the Quality of Cardiac Care: The EFFECT Study: A Randomized Trial.

Tu JV, Donovan LR, Lee DS, Wang JT, Austin PC, Alter DA, Ko DT.

JAMA. 2009 Nov 18. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 19923205 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]Related articles

Association of blood pressure at hospital discharge with mortality in patients diagnosed with heart failure.

Lee DS, Ghosh N, Floras JS, Newton GE, Austin PC, Wang X, Liu PP, Stukel TA, Tu JV.

Circ Heart Fail. 2009 Nov;2(6):616-23. Epub 2009 Sep 24.PMID: 19919987 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Are multiple biomarker testing strategies ready for prime time in heart failure?

Lee DS, Tu JV.

Circ Heart Fail. 2009 Sep;2(5):387-8. No abstract available. PMID: 19808366 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Underuse of prehospital strategies to reduce time to reperfusion for ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients in 5 Canadian provinces.

Schull MJ, Vaillancourt S, Donovan L, Boothroyd LJ, Andrusiek D, Trickett J, Sookram S, Travers A, Vermeulen MJ, Tu JV; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team.

CJEM. 2009 Sep;11(5):473-80.PMID: 19788792 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Patterns of use of thienopyridine therapy after percutaneous coronary interventions with drug-eluting stents and bare-metal stents.

Ko DT, Chiu M, Guo H, Austin PC, Marquis JF, Tu JV.

Am Heart J. 2009 Oct;158(4):592-598.e1. Epub 2009 Aug 22.PMID: 19781419 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Age disparities in stroke quality of care and delivery of health services.

Saposnik G, Black SE, Hakim A, Fang J, Tu JV, Kapral MK; Investigators of the Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network (RCSN); Stroke Outcomes Research Canada (SORCan) Working Group.

Stroke. 2009 Oct;40(10):3328-35. Epub 2009 Aug 20.PMID: 19696418 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Evaluating sex differences in population-based utilization of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: role of cardiac conditions and noncardiac comorbidities.

MacFadden DR, Tu JV, Chong A, Austin PC, Lee DS.

Heart Rhythm. 2009 Sep;6(9):1289-96. Epub 2009 May 18.PMID: 19695966 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Anticoagulation in patients with heart failure.

Bhatia RS, Ouzounian M, Tu JV, Liu PP, Lee DS.

Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2009 Jul;7(3):193-7. Review.PMID: 19689257 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Trends in risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Canada: temporal, socio-demographic and geographic factors.

Lee DS, Chiu M, Manuel DG, Tu K, Wang X, Austin PC, Mattern MY, Mitiku TF, Svenson LW, Putnam W, Flanagan WM, Tu JV; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team.

CMAJ. 2009 Aug 4;181(3-4):E55-66. Epub 2009 Jul 20.PMID: 19620271 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Long-term trends in use of and expenditures for cardiovascular medications in Canada.

Jackevicius CA, Cox JL, Carreon D, Tu JV, Rinfret S, So D, Johansen H, Kalavrouziotis D, Demers V, Humphries K, Pilote L; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team.

CMAJ. 2009 Jul 7;181(1-2):E19-28.PMID: 19581604 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

National trends in rates of death and hospital admissions related to acute myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke, 1994-2004.

Tu JV, Nardi L, Fang J, Liu J, Khalid L, Johansen H; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team.

CMAJ. 2009 Jun 23;180(13):E118-25.PMID: 19546444 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Urgency of carotid endarterectomy for secondary stroke prevention: results from the Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network.

Gladstone DJ, Oh J, Fang J, Lindsay P, Tu JV, Silver FL, Kapral MK.

Stroke. 2009 Aug;40(8):2776-82. Epub 2009 Jun 18.PMID: 19542057 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Safety and efficacy of drug-eluting and bare metal stents: comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized trials and observational studies.

Kirtane AJ, Gupta A, Iyengar S, Moses JW, Leon MB, Applegate R, Brodie B, Hannan E, Harjai K, Jensen LO, Park SJ, Perry R, Racz M, Saia F, Tu JV, Waksman R, Lansky AJ, Mehran R, Stone GW.

Circulation. 2009 Jun 30;119(25):3198-206. Epub 2009 Jun 15.PMID: 19528338 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparison of primary percutaneous coronary intervention and fibrinolytic therapy in ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction: bayesian hierarchical meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials and observational studies.

Huynh T, Perron S, O'Loughlin J, Joseph L, Labrecque M, Tu JV, Théroux P.

Circulation. 2009 Jun 23;119(24):3101-9. Epub 2009 Jun 8.PMID: 19506117 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Relation of disease pathogenesis and risk factors to heart failure with preserved or reduced ejection fraction: insights from the framingham heart study of the national heart, lung, and blood institute.

Lee DS, Gona P, Vasan RS, Larson MG, Benjamin EJ, Wang TJ, Tu JV, Levy D.

Circulation. 2009 Jun 23;119(24):3070-7. Epub 2009 Jun 8.PMID: 19506115 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Safety and effectiveness of drug-eluting and bare-metal stents for patients with off- and on-label indications.

Ko DT, Chiu M, Guo H, Austin PC, Goeree R, Cohen E, Labinaz M, Tu JV.

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009 May 12;53(19):1773-82.PMID: 19422984 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Economic evaluation of drug-eluting stents compared to bare metal stents using a large prospective study in Ontario.

Goeree R, Bowen JM, Blackhouse G, Lazzam C, Cohen E, Chiu M, Hopkins R, Tarride JE, Tu JV.

Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2009 Apr;25(2):196-207. Epub 2009 Mar 31.PMID: 19331710 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Statin therapy and clinical outcomes in heart failure: a propensity-matched analysis.

Ouzounian M, Tu JV, Austin PC, Chong A, Liu PP, Lee DS.

J Card Fail. 2009 Apr;15(3):241-8. Epub 2008 Dec 23.PMID: 19327626 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

A population-based study of the drug interaction between proton pump inhibitors and clopidogrel.

Juurlink DN, Gomes T, Ko DT, Szmitko PE, Austin PC, Tu JV, Henry DA, Kopp A, Mamdani MM.

CMAJ. 2009 Mar 31;180(7):713-8. Epub 2009 Jan 28.PMID: 19176635 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Emergency department triage of acute myocardial infarction patients and the effect on outcomes.

Atzema CL, Austin PC, Tu JV, Schull MJ.

Ann Emerg Med. 2009 Jun;53(6):736-45. Epub 2009 Jan 21.PMID: 19157653 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Publicly reported provider outcomes: the concerns of cardiac surgeons in a single-payer system.

Guru V, Naylor CD, Fremes SE, Teoh K, Tu JV.

Can J Cardiol. 2009 Jan;25(1):33-8.PMID: 19148340 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

"Dose-dependent" impact of recurrent cardiac events on mortality in patients with heart failure.

Lee DS, Austin PC, Stukel TA, Alter DA, Chong A, Parker JD, Tu JV.

Am J Med. 2009 Feb;122(2):162-169.e1. Epub 2008 Dec 26.PMID: 19100960 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Ecological studies and cardiovascular outcomes research.

Tu JV, Ko DT.

Circulation. 2008 Dec 9;118(24):2588-93. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 19064693 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Canadian quality indicators for percutaneous coronary interventions.

Ko DT, Wijeysundera HC, Zhu X, Richards J, Tu JV; National Expert Panel.

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Dec;24(12):899-903.PMID: 19052669 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Impact of picture archiving communication systems on rates of duplicate imaging: a before-after study.

You JJ, Yun L, Tu JV.

BMC Health Serv Res. 2008 Nov 12;8:234.PMID: 19014501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

A survey of primary percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in Canadian hospitals.

Ko DT, Donovan LR, Huynh T, Rinfret S, So DY, Love MP, Galbraith D, Tu JV; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team (CCORT).

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Nov;24(11):839-43.PMID: 18987757 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Cardiovascular outcomes after a change in prescription policy for clopidogrel.

Jackevicius CA, Tu JV, Demers V, Melo M, Cox J, Rinfret S, Kalavrouziotis D, Johansen H, Behlouli H, Newman A, Pilote L.

N Engl J Med. 2008 Oct 23;359(17):1802-10.PMID: 18946065 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Indicators of quality of care for patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Tu JV, Khalid L, Donovan LR, Ko DT; Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team / Canadian Cardiovascular Society Acute Myocardial Infarction Quality Indicator Panel.

CMAJ. 2008 Oct 21;179(9):909-15. Review.PMID: 18936456 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Factors associated with the use of evidence-based therapies after discharge among elderly patients with myocardial infarction.

Austin PC, Tu JV, Ko DT, Alter DA.

CMAJ. 2008 Oct 21;179(9):901-8.PMID: 18936455 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Use of evidence-based therapies after discharge among elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Austin PC, Tu JV, Ko DT, Alter DA.

CMAJ. 2008 Oct 21;179(9):895-900.PMID: 18936454 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Patient satisfaction and its relationship with quality and outcomes of care after acute myocardial infarction.

Lee DS, Tu JV, Chong A, Alter DA.

Circulation. 2008 Nov 4;118(19):1938-45. Epub 2008 Oct 20.PMID: 18936325 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Design and implementation of a population-based registry of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) in Ontario.

Lee DS, Birnie D, Cameron D, Crystal E, Dorian P, Gula LJ, Healey JS, Janmohammed A, Khaykin Y, Krahn AD, LeFeuvre C, Simpson CS, Yee R, Hardy J, Slaughter PM, Chen Z, Alter DA, Laupacis A, Tu JV; Population-Based Registry of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators.

Heart Rhythm. 2008 Sep;5(9):1250-6. Epub 2008 May 24.PMID: 18774098 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparing clinical and administrative data for profiling hospitals on postdischarge medication use by patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Austin PC, Donovan L, Yun L, Tu JV.

Am Heart J. 2008 Sep;156(3):595-605. Epub 2008 Jun 18.PMID: 18760146 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Potentially preventable strokes in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who are not adequately anticoagulated.

Gladstone DJ, Bui E, Fang J, Laupacis A, Lindsay MP, Tu JV, Silver FL, Kapral MK.

Stroke. 2009 Jan;40(1):235-40. Epub 2008 Aug 28.PMID: 18757287 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Delayed tuberculosis treatment in urban and suburban Ontario.

Gershon AS, Wobeser W, Tu JV.

Can Respir J. 2008 Jul-Aug;15(5):244-8.PMID: 18716685 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and cardiovascular outcomes in elderly patients: a population-based study.

Bucci C, Mamdani MM, Juurlink DN, Tu JV.

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Aug;24(8):629-32.PMID: 18685743 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Lack of awareness of heart disease and stroke among Chinese Canadians: results of a pilot study of the Chinese Canadian Cardiovascular Health Project.

Chow CM, Chu JY, Tu JV, Moe GW.

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Aug;24(8):623-8.PMID: 18685742 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Do Ontario patients with heart failure have equal access to life-saving technology?

Lee DS, Tu JV, Juurlink DN.

Healthc Q. 2008;11(3):20-1. No abstract available. PMID: 18677836 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Safety and effectiveness of drug-eluting stents among diabetic patients: a propensity analysis.

Ko DT, Chiu M, Austin PC, Bowen J, Cohen EA, Tu JV.

Am Heart J. 2008 Jul;156(1):125-34. Epub 2008 May 6.PMID: 18585507 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparison of one-year outcome (death and rehospitalization) in hospitalized heart failure patients with left ventricular ejection fraction >50% versus those with ejection fraction <50%.

Ezekowitz JA, Lee DS, Tu JV, Newman AM, McAlister FA.

Am J Cardiol. 2008 Jul 1;102(1):79-83. Epub 2008 May 9.PMID: 18572040 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Relationship between preventability of death after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and all-cause risk-adjusted mortality rates.

Guru V, Tu JV, Etchells E, Anderson GM, Naylor CD, Novick RJ, Feindel CM, Rubens FD, Teoh K, Mathur A, Hamilton A, Bonneau D, Cutrara C, Austin PC, Fremes SE.

Circulation. 2008 Jun 10;117(23):2969-76.PMID: 18541752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effect of different angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors on mortality among elderly patients with congestive heart failure.

Pilote L, Abrahamowicz M, Eisenberg M, Humphries K, Behlouli H, Tu JV.

CMAJ. 2008 May 6;178(10):1303-11.PMID: 18458262 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Mid-term outcomes of off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Ivanov J, Borger MA, Tu JV, Rao V, David TE.

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Apr;24(4):279-84.PMID: 18401468 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Use of ezetimibe in the United States and Canada.

Jackevicius CA, Tu JV, Ross JS, Ko DT, Krumholz HM.

N Engl J Med. 2008 Apr 24;358(17):1819-28. Epub 2008 Mar 30.PMID: 18375999 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

The effect of privacy legislation on observational research.

Gershon AS, Tu JV.

CMAJ. 2008 Mar 25;178(7):871-3. No abstract available. PMID: 18362384 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of primary nonadherence after acute myocardial infarction.

Jackevicius CA, Li P, Tu JV.

Circulation. 2008 Feb 26;117(8):1028-36.PMID: 18299512 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Feasibility of determining myocardial infarction type from medical record review.

Woo KS, Ghali WA, Southern DA, Tu JV, Parsons G, Graham MM.

Can J Cardiol. 2008 Feb;24(2):115-7.PMID: 18273483 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Comparison of provincial prescription drug plans and the impact on patients' annual drug expenditures.

Demers V, Melo M, Jackevicius C, Cox J, Kalavrouziotis D, Rinfret S, Humphries KH, Johansen H, Tu JV, Pilote L.

CMAJ. 2008 Feb 12;178(4):405-9.PMID: 18268266 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Life expectancy after an index hospitalization for patients with heart failure: a population-based study.

Ko DT, Alter DA, Austin PC, You JJ, Lee DS, Qiu F, Stukel TA, Tu JV.

Am Heart J. 2008 Feb;155(2):324-31.PMID: 18215604 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Class effects of statins in elderly patients with congestive heart failure: a population-based analysis.

Rinfret S, Behlouli H, Eisenberg MJ, Humphries K, Tu JV, Pilote L.

Am Heart J. 2008 Feb;155(2):316-23. Epub 2007 Oct 25.PMID: 18215603 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles