Publications by authors named "Joseph Igwe"
Background: Data on the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the immediate post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) period for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are limited.
Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the trends and predictors of SCA occurring within 48 h post PCI for STEMI.
Methods: We systematically reviewed data from the electronic medical records of 403 patients who underwent PCI for STEMI between January 2014 and December 2019.
Introduction: The timing of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) after myocardial infarction (MI) has been a subject of research because of the impact on preventive strategies. Currently, there is limited data on the risk of SCA in the immediate post revascularization period (≤48 h) in non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the electronic medical record system and identified patients who underwent revascularization for NSTEMI at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia between January 1st, 2014-December 31st, 2019.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined trends in ischemic stroke incidence in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) from 2008 to 2017, focusing on the differences between thrombotic and cardioembolic strokes.
- Out of 27,970 hospitalized TCM patients, 751 (3%) had ischemic strokes, with 76% classified as thrombotic and 24% as cardioembolic; the study found an increase in thrombotic strokes over the years, while cardioembolic rates remained stable.
- Factors like peripheral artery disease and prior strokes were linked to thrombotic strokes, while cardiogenic shock and atrial fibrillation were associated with cardioembolic strokes, both types of
To adapt during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a large safety-net hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and other hospitals across the United Sates, increased telemedicine (TM) for outpatient visits. The impact on resident physicians, including minority providers, had not yet been reported. We aimed to assess how primary care residents perceived increased TM in clinics during the pandemic, and assess resident burnout.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular complications in COVID-19 patients with or without diabetes mellitus.
Endocrinol Diabetes Metab
April 2021
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a major global crisis. Preliminary reports have, in general, indicated worse outcomes in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients, but the magnitude of cardiovascular (CV) complications in this subgroup has not been elucidated.
Methods: We included 142 patients admitted with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 from April 1st to May 30th 2020; 71 (50%) had DM.