M Hravnak

Summary

Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Symptom expression in coronary heart disease and revascularization recommendations for black and white patients
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Health System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Am J Public Health 97:1701-8. 2007
  2. ncbi Simulator technology as a tool for education in cardiac care
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 336 Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    J Cardiovasc Nurs 22:16-24. 2007
  3. ncbi Racial disparities in outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    J Cardiovasc Nurs 21:367-78. 2006
  4. ncbi Expanding acute care nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist education: invasive procedure training and human simulation in critical care
    Marilyn Hravnak
    University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    AACN Clin Issues 16:89-104. 2005
  5. ncbi Defining the incidence of cardiorespiratory instability in patients in step-down units using an electronic integrated monitoring system
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 336 Victoria Bldg, 3500 Victoria St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Arch Intern Med 168:1300-8. 2008
  6. ncbi Elevated cardiac troponin I and relationship to persistence of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic abnormalities after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Marilyn Hravnak
    University of Pittsburgh Schools of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Stroke 40:3478-84. 2009
  7. ncbi Who should do role outcome research on advanced practice nurses?
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Acute and Tertiary Care Department, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA 16261, USA
    Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 14:245-51. 2002
  8. ncbi Atrial fibrillation: prevalence after minimally invasive direct and standard coronary artery bypass
    M Hravnak
    Department of Acute Technical Care, School of Nursing, Medical Archival System, Inc, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Ann Thorac Surg 71:1491-5. 2001
  9. ncbi Elevated cardiac troponin I and functional recovery and disability in patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Joyce K Miketic
    Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    Am J Crit Care 19:522-8; quiz 529. 2010
  10. ncbi Predictors of delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a cardiac focus
    Khalil Yousef
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 365 Victoria Building, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Neurocrit Care 13:366-72. 2010

Detail Information

Publications23

  1. ncbi Symptom expression in coronary heart disease and revascularization recommendations for black and white patients
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Health System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Am J Public Health 97:1701-8. 2007
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  2. ncbi Simulator technology as a tool for education in cardiac care
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 336 Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    J Cardiovasc Nurs 22:16-24. 2007
    ..The advantages and disadvantages of high fidelity human simulation in learning are discussed...
  3. ncbi Racial disparities in outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    J Cardiovasc Nurs 21:367-78. 2006
    ....
  4. ncbi Expanding acute care nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist education: invasive procedure training and human simulation in critical care
    Marilyn Hravnak
    University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    AACN Clin Issues 16:89-104. 2005
    ....
  5. ncbi Defining the incidence of cardiorespiratory instability in patients in step-down units using an electronic integrated monitoring system
    Marilyn Hravnak
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 336 Victoria Bldg, 3500 Victoria St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Arch Intern Med 168:1300-8. 2008
    ..We undertook this study to characterize respiratory status in an SDU population, to define features of cardiorespiratory instability, and to evaluate an IMS index value that should trigger medical emergency team (MET) activation...
  6. ncbi Elevated cardiac troponin I and relationship to persistence of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic abnormalities after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Marilyn Hravnak
    University of Pittsburgh Schools of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Stroke 40:3478-84. 2009
    ..We hypothesized that post-aSAH cardiac injury, detected by elevated cardiac troponin I (cTnI), is related to aSAH severity and associated with electrocardiographic and structural echocardiographic abnormalities that are persistent...
  7. ncbi Who should do role outcome research on advanced practice nurses?
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Acute and Tertiary Care Department, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA 16261, USA
    Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 14:245-51. 2002
    ..Other aspects of study design determine the makeup of the remainder of the research team. A multidisciplinary team is recommended for accuracy, breadth, depth, rigor, and scientific robustness...
  8. ncbi Atrial fibrillation: prevalence after minimally invasive direct and standard coronary artery bypass
    M Hravnak
    Department of Acute Technical Care, School of Nursing, Medical Archival System, Inc, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Ann Thorac Surg 71:1491-5. 2001
    ..A further comparison was made between AFIB prevalence in SCABG and MIDCAB subjects with two or fewer bypasses...
  9. ncbi Elevated cardiac troponin I and functional recovery and disability in patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Joyce K Miketic
    Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    Am J Crit Care 19:522-8; quiz 529. 2010
    ..Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage experience myocardial injury at the time of rupture, but its effect on functional recovery and disability is unclear...
  10. ncbi Predictors of delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a cardiac focus
    Khalil Yousef
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 365 Victoria Building, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
    Neurocrit Care 13:366-72. 2010
    ..We sought to determine whether (1) DCI could be predicted by demographics, aSAH severity/aneurysm location, or aSAH-associated myocardial injury (SAHMI), and (2) DCI is associated with increased mortality after aSAH...
  11. ncbi Patient communication simulation laboratory for students in an acute care nurse practitioner program
    Margaret Rosenzweig
    University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    Am J Crit Care 17:364-72. 2008
    ..However, competence in these skills is not necessarily intuitive. Advanced communication skills should be taught in a way that is similar to the way other psychomotor skills in advanced nursing practice programs are taught...
  12. ncbi Credentialing for nurse practitioners: an update
    Kathy S Magdic
    University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    AACN Clin Issues 16:16-22. 2005
    ..It is essential that Acute Care Nurse Practitioners be familiar with the regulations that impact and guide the process of credentialing and obtaining clinical privileges in a variety of venues...
  13. ncbi Relation of elevation in cardiac troponin I to clinical severity, cardiac dysfunction, and pulmonary congestion in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage
    Masaki Tanabe
    Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Am J Cardiol 102:1545-50. 2008
    ..Even mild increases in cTnI were associated with diastolic dysfunction and pulmonary congestion...
  14. ncbi Is there a health promotion and protection foundation to the practice of acute care nurse practitioners?
    M Hravnak
    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    AACN Clin Issues 9:283-9. 1998
    ..In this article, the concept of health promotion and protection is explored, with application to patients in the acute care setting; and the extent to which acute care nurse practitioners support such practices is examined...
  15. ncbi A curriculum designed to decrease barriers related to scholarly writing by staff nurses
    Melanie Shatzer
    School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    J Nurs Adm 40:392-8. 2010
    ..Self-efficacy principles guided the curriculum that resulted in a statistically significant improvement in staff nurse perception of successful scholarly publication endeavors...
  16. ncbi Predictors and impact of atrial fibrillation after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Department of Acute/Tertiary Care, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Crit Care Med 30:330-7. 2002
    ..In this sample, stroke was uncommon and, when it occurred, preceded AFIB in all but one case. As anticipated, AFIB increased length of stay, and patients with this complication required more assistance at discharge...
  17. ncbi "Identifying the hospitalised patient in crisis"--a consensus conference on the afferent limb of rapid response systems
    Michael A DeVita
    West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Resuscitation 81:375-82. 2010
    ..There is no consensus regarding how best to detect patient deterioration or a clear description of what constitutes patient monitoring...
  18. ncbi Resource utilization related to atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Department of Acute/Tertiary Care, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Am J Crit Care 11:228-38. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: The economic impact of atrialfibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting has been underestimated...
  19. ncbi Short-term complications and resource utilization in matched subjects after on-pump or off-pump primary isolated coronary artery bypass
    Marilyn Hravnak
    Department of Acute/Tertiary Care, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Am J Crit Care 13:499-507; discussion 508. 2004
    ..73), or comorbid conditions. None of the complications examined differed significantly between pairs. CONCLUSION: Patients with comparable risk profiles have similar prevalences of selected complications after CABG and OPCABG...
  20. ncbi Ventricular arrhythmia risk after subarachnoid hemorrhage
    J Michael Frangiskakis
    Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, S572 Scaife Hall, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Neurocrit Care 10:287-94. 2009
    ..Our objective was to test the relationships between QTc prolongation, VA, and survival after SAH...
  21. ncbi Randomized clinical trials of weight loss maintenance: a review
    Melanie Warziski Turk
    Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pennsylvania 15261, USA
    J Cardiovasc Nurs 24:58-80. 2009
    ....
  22. ncbi Skills taught in acute care NP programs: a national survey
    Ruth M Kleinpell
    Acute Care Advisor Editor
    Nurse Pract 31:7,11-3. 2006
  23. ncbi Post-masters certification programs for nurse practitioners: population specialty role preparation
    Sheila D Melander
    Acute and Chronic Care Department, College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, USA
    J Am Acad Nurse Pract 20:63-8. 2008