2015
Platelet transfusions in platelet consumptive disorders are associated with arterial thrombosis and in-hospital mortality
Goel R, Ness P, Takemoto C, Krishnamurti L, King K, Tobian A. Platelet transfusions in platelet consumptive disorders are associated with arterial thrombosis and in-hospital mortality. Blood 2015, 125: 1470-1476. PMID: 25588677, PMCID: PMC4342358, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-10-605493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune thrombocytopenic purpuraThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraAcute myocardial infarctionPlatelet transfusionsArterial thrombosisVenous thrombosisHigher oddsHospital mortalityThrombocytopenic purpuraGender-adjusted odds ratioPlatelet transfusion practicesNationwide Inpatient SampleConsumptive disordersHIT patientsTransfusion practiceInpatient SampleMyocardial infarctionClinical severityOdds ratioTransfusionThrombosisPrimary mediatorMortalityLittle dataPurpura
2010
Changing Age Distribution of Deep Venous Thrombosis In the United States
Viswanathan P, Krishnamurti L. Changing Age Distribution of Deep Venous Thrombosis In the United States. Blood 2010, 116: 1539. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v116.21.1539.1539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisNational Inpatient SampleDistribution of DVTDifferent age groupsPrincipal diagnosisHospitalized populationAge groupsPulmonary embolismSecondary diagnosisEpidemiology of hospitalizationsDeep venous thrombosisAge group 45Time of admissionICD-9 codesYears of agePublic health importanceAge distributionVein thrombosisHospitalized patientsVenous thrombosisGroup 45Total populationInpatient SampleHealth care researchNational utilizationDoes Deep Venous Thrombosis as Primary Admitting Diagnosis Represent Different Etiologies and Disease Processes as Compared to DVT as Secondary Diagnoses (SD)?
Viswanathan P, Gandhi T, Krishnamurti L. Does Deep Venous Thrombosis as Primary Admitting Diagnosis Represent Different Etiologies and Disease Processes as Compared to DVT as Secondary Diagnoses (SD)? Blood 2010, 116: 1540. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v116.21.1540.1540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep venous thrombosisCongestive heart failureSecondary diagnosisPrimary diagnosisDisease processHeart failureVenous thrombosisVenous catheterizationAtrial fibrillationEndotracheal intubationInvasive proceduresDiagnosis of DVTPacked red cell transfusionNational Inpatient Sample databaseSerious medical morbidityRed cell transfusionUrinary tract infectionAge group 45Serious medical illnessTime of admissionICD-9 codesICD-9 codingCell transfusionInitial admissionTract infectionsLack of Difference In Co-Morbidities Associated with Deep Venous Thrombosis In Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement
Viswanathan P, Tiwari U, Krishnamurti L. Lack of Difference In Co-Morbidities Associated with Deep Venous Thrombosis In Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement. Blood 2010, 116: 2578. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v116.21.2578.2578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDVT/pulmonary embolismDeep vein thrombosisTotal knee replacementICD-9-CM codesPulmonary embolismDeep venous thrombosisHealth care utilizationNational Inpatient SampleVein thrombosisKnee replacementVenous thrombosisCare utilizationTotal kneeHip replacementPostoperative deep vein thrombosisPostoperative pulmonary embolismGroup of patientsICD-9 codesLength of stayAge 18 yearsPatient safety practicesPost-operative occurrenceKnee replacement recipientsHealth care costsSecondary diagnosis fields