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CKD/ESRD associated with higher in-hospital mortality in hospitalized AF patients: GWTG-AFib data finds variations in care, thus highlighting opportunities for quality improvement and well-defined standards of care. @gcfmd @uw_medicine #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6012ykW6w

High quality of care persists during pandemic: New research finds patients experiencing an AIS at GWTG-Stroke hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic had similar care and outcomes compared to pre-pandemic. @SrivastavaPrat @gcfmd #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6014yVll4

Encouraging responsiveness to guideline changes: New GWTG-Resus research shows practice alignment with recommendations to prioritize chest compressions over intubation during cardiac arrest. @CritKristin @rgbMDPhD @almoskow #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6016y3Ycp

A warning to keep potential effects on the kidney top of mind when treating COVID-19 patients. New research from the COVID-19 CVD registry links COVID-19 patients suffering acute kidney disease with worse outcomes and mortality. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6017yz76N

Further investigation of patients, CPR practices, and processes required: New GWTG-Resus research shows infants experiencing a CPR event in the neonatal ICU have higher mortality rates than those in the pediatric ICU. @sara_c_handley #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6019yz76l

COVID-19 CVD Registry research finds that while ICH tends to be rare amongst COVID-19 patients, those suffering ICH with COVID-19 have higher mortality rates than those without. @AudreyLeasure @sheth_kevin #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6015yzAhc

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Investigating the concerning U.S. maternal mortality rates: New GWTG Resuscitation research seeks to identify factors associated with death amongst patients experiencing an in-hospital maternal cardiac arrest. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6010y1mkg

Looking for outcome predictors within an understudied stroke population: New GWTG-Stroke research reviews outcomes and treatment effects of patients suffering a mild stroke. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6018yDhis

Looking for outcome predictors within an understudied stroke population: New GWTG-Stroke research reviews outcomes and treatment effects of patients suffering a mild stroke. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6019yDG7Z

New GWTG-Stroke research raises caution when treating older heart failure patients with oral anticoagulation after suffering an ischemic stroke. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6018yDhgA

Do you have patients who are transplant recipients? Does your research touch #COVID19 or organ transplantation? Join this webinar, hosted by @BrianBoyarsky @BarthSyndrome on COVID19 vaccine antibody response in transplant patients May 27, 12:00 PM ET spr.ly/6015yBBEl

New #TRANSLATEHF data at #ACC2021 highlights strong risk-treatment paradox in heart failure and comorbid kidney disease patients - those with high mortality are treated with fewer evidence-based therapies. #GWTGResearch @RBPatelMD @mvaduganathan spr.ly/6014yB1Lw

Addressing the concern of HF patients who leave the hospital against medical advice: New GWTG-Heart Failure research findings describe these patients, their high-risk outcomes, and the need for interventions. #GWTGResearch @gcfmd @NMHheartdoc spr.ly/6018H4NiK

The agility of hospitals in the midst of a pandemic: New COVID-19 CVD Registry research shows in-hospital mortality declines over time, thus suggesting clinics rapidly implemented best practices for improved patient care. @IHME_UW #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6017HCJCW

Prioritizing resources for HF patient care: Recent GWTG-Heart Failure research shows hospitals with higher rates of Medicare and Medicaid dual-eligible patients perform worse in quality-of-care process measures and outcomes. #GWTGResearch spr.ly/6012H4NgA

Get With The Guidelines Research Opportunity: 5/31 Deadline Submit proposals focused on intracerebral hemorrhage. Approved proposals include access to GWTG-Stroke data, statistical analysis, journal fees, and other benefits. More here: spr.ly/6019HFziV

Seeking innovative ideas for addressing uncontrolled hypertension in underserved communities. Submit your letter of intent for the Health Equity Research Network on Prevention of Hypertension by 4/23. spr.ly/6010HF5VA

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Research Opportunity: 4/15 Deadline Approved proposals include access to GWTG-Stroke data, statistical analysis, journal fees, and other benefits. More here: spr.ly/6014HFz9a #GWTGResearch