Browsing Theses and Dissertations (UMKC) by Thesis Advisor "Spertus, John A."
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Emerging Methods for Use of Real-World Clinical Data for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
(2021)The purpose of this dissertation is to describe methods for use of real-world data resources to study quality of care and outcomes for patients with critical limb ischemia. We used the Cerner Health Facts de-identified EHR ... -
Impact of Systematizing the Evaluation of Patients with Acute Heart Failure Presenting to the Emergency Department
(2020)The huge burden of acute heart failure (HF) on the emergency department (ED) warrants the need for a systemized method of management. The lack of a standardized care path for acute HF patients presenting to the ED has ... -
Predicting Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography for Stable Angina
(2021)Accurately identifying the pre-test probability of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients presenting with chest pain is key in determining the next steps in management. The Diamond-Forrester model, or an ...