Browsing by Author "Crane, Patricia B."
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COGNITIVE APPRAISAL OF STRESS AND COPING OF INTRADYALITIC EVENTS IN PERSONS ON HEMODIALYSIS
Johnson, Sharona (East Carolina University, 2017-11-06)Although hemodialysis (HD) has the propensity to preserve and maintain life, the person on HD is at risk for adverse intradialytic events (IDEs) during the treatment such as cramping, loss of consciousness, and death. A ... -
Differences in depression in community dwelling adults and adults post myocardial infarction
Stephens, Alexandria Ruth (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Depression is a comorbid condition related to myocardial infarction (MI) risk, is prevalent post MI, and is associated with poorer cardiovascular outcomes. This research study examined depression in a community sample of ... -
EXPLORING INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES WITH AN INSERTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR
Ventura, Aprel Floyd (East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Individuals with syncope, cardiac arrhythmias and cryptogenic stroke are at risk for CVD because of a suspected arrhythmia. ... -
Factors Associated with Myocardial Infarction Reoccurrence
Scanlan, Lauren N.; Horne, Carolyn E.; Abel, Willie M.; Crane, Patricia B. (2022-08-28) -
Factors Associated with Self-Management in African Americans with Hypertension
Bolin, Linda P. (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)African Americans (AAs) have a higher prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and poorer health outcomes. Effective management of HTN requires pharmacology, low sodium diet (DIET), and increased physical activity (PA). Little is ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF SEPSIS
Brown, Carolyn C. (East Carolina University, 2017-06-02)The incidence of sepsis is increasing and is one of the most frequent causes of death in hospitals in the United States. Sepsis is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome that is difficult to identify in rapid clinical settings ... -
FATIGUE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ADULTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Davis, Suja P (East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disorder of the gastrointestinal tract and is characterized by chronic inflammation. Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are the two major forms of IBD. Fatigue ... -
Fatigue Tolerability and Physical Activity Post Myocardial Infarction or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Buchholz, Karina Evon (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)After a myocardial infarction (MI) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), early lifestyle changes coupled with pharmacologic therapies are essential to halt the progression of coronary heart disease and prevent ... -
Increased Long-Term Mortality among Black CABG Patients Receiving Preoperative Inotropic Agents
Efird, Jimmy T.; Griffin, William F.; Sarpong, Daniel F.; Davies, Stephen W.; Vann, Iulia; Koutlas, Nathaniel T.; Anderson, Ethan; Crane, Patricia B.; Landrine, Hope; Kindell, Linda C.; Iqbal, Zahra J.; Ferguson, T. Bruce; Chitwood, W. Randolph; Kypson, Alan P. (2015-07)The aim of this study was to examine racial differences in long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), stratified by preoperative use of inotropic agents. Black and white patients who required ... -
Increased Long-Term Mortality among Black CABG Patients Receiving Preoperative Inotropic Agents
Efird, Jimmy T.; Griffin, William F.; Sarpong, Daniel F.; Davies, Stephen W.; Vann, Lulia; Koutlas, Nathaniel T.; Anderson, Ethan; Crane, Patricia B.; Landrine, Hope; Kindell, Linda; Iqbal, Zahra J.; Ferguson, T. Bruce; Chitwood, W. Randolph; Kypson, Alan P. (2015-07)The aim of this study was to examine racial differences in long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), stratified by preoperative use of inotropic agents. Black and white patients who required ... -
An Integrative Review of Physical Activity in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Bolin, Linda P.; Davis, Suja P.; Crane, Patricia B.; Johnson, Lee Ann (2022) -
LIFE-SPACE CONSTRICTION AND AGING ADULTS
Arms, Tamatha E (East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Background: Globally and nationally, the number of older adults is increasing. Age is associated with increased prevalence of frailty in community-dwelling older adults. More women than men report frailty, and African ... -
Role of Blood Cytokine Levels and Adiposity in Myocardial Infarction Recurrence
Gawdi, Rohin (2018-05)Risk factors for myocardial infarction (MI) are important as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. In fact, approximately one third of adults having an MI will have another in six years. The purpose of this ... -
Sleep and Myocardial Infarction Reoccurrence
Flynn, Adam (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Roughly every 42 seconds an American experiences a myocardial infarction (MI). More importantly, over a third will have another MI within 6 years. Approximately 34% of deaths from heart disease could have been delayed or ...