Finding ECG readers in clinical practice: is it time to change the paradigm?

Nurse practitioners (and other physician extenders) are not an appropriate replacement for expert physician electrocardiogram readers in routine clinical practice. J Am Coll Cardiol (2015) 1.07

Reply: nurse practitioners (and other physician extenders) are not an appropriate replacement for expert physician electrocardiogram readers in routine clinical practice. J Am Coll Cardiol (2015) 0.75

Delegation of duties and professional standards. J Am Coll Cardiol (2015) 0.75

Cardiac Monitoring in the Emergency Department. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am (2016) 0.75

Resuscitating a Circulation abstract to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Coronary Care Unit concept. Circulation (2011) 1.88

Virtual tools for teaching electrocardiographic rhythm analysis. J Electrocardiol (2005) 1.72

Forecasting the future of cardiovascular disease in the United States: a policy statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation (2011) 14.00

The Doctor of Nursing Practice: a national workforce perspective. Nurs Outlook (2011) 10.25

Doctor of nursing practice--MRI or total body scan? Am J Crit Care (2005) 7.95

Professionalism. Am J Crit Care (2003) 4.57

Reducing delay in seeking treatment by patients with acute coronary syndrome and stroke: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Council on cardiovascular nursing and stroke council. Circulation (2006) 3.93

Electrocardiographic features of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy according to disease severity: a need to broaden diagnostic criteria. Circulation (2004) 3.35

Desmosomal dysfunction due to mutations in desmoplakin causes arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy. Circ Res (2006) 2.95

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part IV: the ST segment, T and U waves, and the QT interval: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society. Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol (2009) 2.82

Echocardiographic findings in patients meeting task force criteria for arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: new insights from the multidisciplinary study of right ventricular dysplasia. J Am Coll Cardiol (2005) 2.62

Prevention of torsade de pointes in hospital settings: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Circulation (2010) 2.49

Prevention of torsade de pointes in hospital settings: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation. J Am Coll Cardiol (2010) 2.41

Acute neurocardiogenic injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Circulation (2005) 2.36

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part III: intraventricular conduction disturbances: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society. Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol (2009) 2.28

Quantitative assessment of endomyocardial biopsy in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia: an in vitro validation of diagnostic criteria. Eur Heart J (2008) 2.05

Practice standards for electrocardiographic monitoring in hospital settings: an American Heart Association scientific statement from the Councils on Cardiovascular Nursing, Clinical Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease in the Young: endorsed by the International Society of Computerized Electrocardiology and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Circulation (2004) 2.04

Consensus statement: Palliative and supportive care in advanced heart failure. J Card Fail (2004) 1.95

Role of magnetic resonance imaging in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: insights from the North American arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD/C) study. Am Heart J (2007) 1.86

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part IV: the ST segment, T and U waves, and the QT interval: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society: endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. Circulation (2009) 1.85

Efficacy of antiarrhythmic drugs in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: a report from the North American ARVC Registry. J Am Coll Cardiol (2009) 1.83

High prevalence of corrected QT interval prolongation in acutely ill patients is associated with mortality: results of the QT in Practice (QTIP) Study. Crit Care Med (2012) 1.78

A quantitative systematic review of the efficacy of mobile phone interventions to improve medication adherence. J Adv Nurs (2014) 1.77

Practical implementation of the Guidelines for Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med (2005) 1.72

Saphenous vein graft aneurysm: case report and review. Cardiol Rev (2002) 1.72

Recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part I: The electrocardiogram and its technology: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society: endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. Circulation (2007) 1.70

Persistent comorbid symptoms of depression and anxiety predict mortality in heart disease. Int J Cardiol (2009) 1.70

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part V: electrocardiogram changes associated with cardiac chamber hypertrophy: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society. Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol (2009) 1.69

The detection of cardiotropic viruses in the myocardium of patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol (2002) 1.66

Effects of a home walking exercise program on functional status and symptoms in heart failure. Am Heart J (2004) 1.65

Racial differences in treatment-seeking delays among heart failure patients. J Card Fail (2002) 1.64

Prospective study of cardiac sarcoid mimicking arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol (2008) 1.62

Compound and digenic heterozygosity contributes to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol (2010) 1.62

Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide levels are associated with early cardiac dysfunction after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Stroke (2005) 1.61

Do Japanese workers who experience an acute myocardial infarction believe their prolonged working hours are a cause? Int J Cardiol (2005) 1.57

Knowledge of heart attack symptoms in older men and women at risk for acute myocardial infarction. J Cardiopulm Rehabil (2005) 1.50

Competency in cardiac examination skills in medical students, trainees, physicians, and faculty: a multicenter study. Arch Intern Med (2006) 1.49

MR Imaging of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: morphologic findings and interobserver reliability. Cardiology (2003) 1.44

Implementation and integration of prehospital ECGs into systems of care for acute coronary syndrome: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Interdisciplinary Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research, Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee, Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, and Council on Clinical Cardiology. Circulation (2008) 1.43

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part V: electrocardiogram changes associated with cardiac chamber hypertrophy: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society: endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. Circulation (2009) 1.42

Recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part I: the electrocardiogram and its technology a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol (2007) 1.42

Evidence-based practice is wonderful...sort of. Am J Crit Care (2006) 1.42

Passing the torch: the challenge of handoffs. Am J Crit Care (2008) 1.42

Images in cardiovascular medicine. Cough cardiopulmonary resuscitation revisited. Circulation (2006) 1.40

Quality improvement or research? The ethics of hospital project oversight. Am J Crit Care (2007) 1.39

Nurse residency programs: preparing for the next shift. Am J Crit Care (2007) 1.39

How will they learn? Am J Crit Care (2008) 1.38

Dying by irreconcilable numbers. Am J Crit Care (2003) 1.38

Atrial electrograms after cardiac surgery: survey of clinical practice. Am J Crit Care (2007) 1.38

The ridiculous mouse. Am J Crit Care (2005) 1.37

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part VI: acute ischemia/infarction: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society. Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol (2009) 1.33

Role of spousal anxiety and depression in patients' psychosocial recovery after a cardiac event. Psychosom Med (2004) 1.29

The European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour scale revised into a nine-item scale (EHFScB-9): a reliable and valid international instrument. Eur J Heart Fail (2009) 1.20

Emotional well-being of heart failure patients and their caregivers. J Card Fail (2002) 1.20

New insights into compliance with a mobile phone diary and pedometer use in sedentary women. J Phys Act Health (2011) 1.16

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part III: intraventricular conduction disturbances: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society: endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. Circulation (2009) 1.15

Practical implementation of the guidelines for unstable angina/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the emergency department: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology (Subcommittee on Acute Cardiac Care), Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, and Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Interdisciplinary Working Group, in Collaboration With the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Circulation (2005) 1.13

Compliance behaviors of elderly patients with advanced heart failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2003) 1.13

Phonocardiographic timing of third and fourth heart sounds during acute myocardial infarction. J Electrocardiol (2006) 1.13

Living with heart failure: depression and quality of life in patients and spouses. J Heart Lung Transplant (2003) 1.13

Gender differences in reasons patients delay in seeking treatment for acute myocardial infarction symptoms. Patient Educ Couns (2005) 1.10

Factors associated with prolonged prehospital delay of African Americans with acute myocardial infarction. Am J Crit Care (2006) 1.10

The Control Attitudes Scale-Revised: psychometric evaluation in three groups of patients with cardiac illness. Nurs Res (2008) 1.09

Comparison of prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and hostility in elderly patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, and a coronary artery bypass graft. Heart Lung (2010) 1.09

Predictors of in-hospital delay to reperfusion in patients with acute myocardial infarction in Japan. J Emerg Med (2006) 1.08

Creating a new tipping point in intensive care. Am J Crit Care (2006) 1.07

Family caregiving for patients with heart failure: types of care provided and gender differences. J Card Fail (2010) 1.06

Effect of gender, ethnicity, pulmonary disease, and symptom stability on rehospitalization in patients with heart failure. Am J Cardiol (2007) 1.06

Reducing delay in seeking treatment by patients with acute coronary syndrome and stroke: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Stroke Council. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2007) 1.05

Safety of sports for athletes with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: results of a prospective, multinational registry. Circulation (2013) 1.04

Correlates of health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure. Heart Lung (2002) 1.04

Correlates of fatigue in patients with heart failure. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs (2008) 1.04

International comparison of factors associated with delay in presentation for AMI treatment. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs (2004) 1.04

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia: risk stratification and therapy. Prog Cardiovasc Dis (2007) 1.04

Symptom experience after solid organ transplantation. J Psychosom Res (2008) 1.01

Development and initial psychometric evaluation of the Patient Perspective of Arrhythmia Questionnaire. Res Nurs Health (2009) 1.01

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: a 'final common pathway' that defines clinical phenotype. Eur Heart J (2007) 1.00

Pain and heart failure: unrecognized and untreated. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs (2009) 0.98

AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: part VI: acute ischemia/infarction: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society: endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology. Circulation (2009) 0.97

Effective strategies for implementing a multicenter international clinical trial. J Nurs Scholarsh (2008) 0.97

Maintaining hope in transition: a theoretical framework to guide interventions for people with heart failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2007) 0.96

Frequency and outcomes of transient myocardial ischemia in critically ill adults admitted for noncardiac conditions. Am J Crit Care (2003) 0.96

Psychometric evaluation of the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Response Index. Res Nurs Health (2007) 0.96

Hope, mood states and quality of life in female heart transplant recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant (2003) 0.96

Predictors of noncompliance to exercise training in heart failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2004) 0.95

Recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram. Part I: The electrocardiogram and its technology. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society. Heart Rhythm (2007) 0.95

Is coping style linked to emotional states in heart failure patients? J Card Fail (2004) 0.95

Are there symptom differences in patients with coronary artery disease presenting to the ED ultimately diagnosed with or without ACS? Am J Emerg Med (2012) 0.95

Differences in mortality in acute coronary syndrome symptom clusters. Am Heart J (2010) 0.94

Caregiving for patients with heart failure: impact on patients' families. Am J Crit Care (2011) 0.94

Integrated, collaborative palliative care in heart failure: the St. George Heart Failure Service experience 1999-2002. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2004) 0.94

Predictors of women's attendance at cardiac rehabilitation programs. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs (2003) 0.94

Preparing for the worst while hoping for the best: the relevance of hope in the heart failure illness trajectory. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2007) 0.94

Developing a Web-based education and counseling program for heart failure patients. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs (2006) 0.93

Symptom severity as a predictor of reported differences of prehospital delay between medical records and structured interviews among patients with AMI. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs (2005) 0.93

Modulation of regional dispersion of repolarization and T-peak to T-end interval by the right and left stellate ganglia. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol (2013) 0.92

Pilot randomized trial of outpatient cardiac monitoring after cryptogenic stroke. Stroke (2012) 0.92

Is exercise adherence associated with clinical outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure? Phys Sportsmed (2010) 0.92

Validity of pedometers for measuring exercise adherence in heart failure patients. J Card Fail (2005) 0.92

QTc prolongation is associated with impaired right ventricular function and predicts mortality in pulmonary hypertension. Int J Cardiol (2012) 0.92

Physical activity patterns in heart transplant women. J Cardiovasc Nurs (2005) 0.92

Depression in patients with heart failure. J Card Fail (2005) 0.91