Publications by authors named "Hassan Mirbolouk"
Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time for Atrial Fibrillation.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol
August 2025
Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence health care access and outcomes, but their impact on atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis-to-ablation time (DAT) and anticoagulation prescription rates is unknown.
Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the associations between SDOH, measured by using the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and DAT and anticoagulation prescription rates in patients undergoing AF ablation.
Methods: Data from the Hopkins AF Ablation Registry (2014-2023) were analyzed retrospectively.
Importance: After the initial disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unclear how patterns of e-cigarette use in the US have changed.
Objective: To examine recent patterns in current and daily e-cigarette use among US adults in 2021.
Design, Setting, And Participants: This cross-sectional study used data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) database.
Among adolescents, sole use is the most common pattern of e-cigarette use. However, concurrent use of e-cigarettes with other tobacco products is not uncommon and may be associated with high-risk behaviors. We used data from 12,767 participants in the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey to examine the patterns of tobacco product use among youth in the US.
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- - The study focuses on the importance of preventing cardiovascular disease among patients with diabetes, specifically analyzing individuals with type 2 diabetes in Iran to assess their cardiovascular health.
- - Out of 2029 diabetes patients studied, only about 25% of those with coronary artery disease met the recommended HbA1c levels, indicating room for improvement in disease management.
- - Despite similar rates of achieving blood pressure goals between patients with and without coronary artery disease, the study highlights that further efforts are necessary to improve overall control of critical health metrics to better prevent cardiovascular issues.