Thomas G. Allison, Ph.D., M.P.H.

  1. Cardiologist
  2. Director, Integrated Stress Testing Center (Centro Integrado de Pruebas de Esfuerzo)
  3. Director, Sports Cardiology Clinic (Clínica de Cardiología del Deporte)
  1. Jain CC, Egbe AC, Allison TG, van de Bruaene A, Borlaug BA, Connolly HM, Burchill LJ, Miranda WR. Functional Capacity Assessment in Adults After Fontan Palliation: A Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test-Invasive Exercise Hemodynamics Correlation Study. Am J Cardiol. 2024 Dec 1; 232:82-88 Epub 2024 Sept 06
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  2. Kulkarni VK, Pinsky AM, Bos JM, Neves R, Bains S, Giudicessi JR, Allison TG, Ackerman MJ. Frequency and Genotype-Dependence of intrinsic chronotropic insufficiency among patients with congenital long QT syndrome. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2024 Oct 20 [Epub ahead of print]
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  3. Seman S, Tesic M, Babic M, Mikic L, Velicki L, Okwose NC, Charman SJ, Tafelmeier M, Olivotto I, Filipovic N, Ristic A, Arena R, Guazzi M, Jakovljevic D, Allison TG, Popovic D, SILICOFCM study investigators. The ventilatory efficiency parameters outperform peak oxygen consumption in monitoring the therapy effects in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2024 Oct 16 [Epub ahead of print]
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  4. Hadida Barzilai D, Cohen-Shelly M, Sorin V, Zimlichman E, Massalha E, Allison TG, Klang E. Machine learning in cardiac stress test interpretation: a systematic review. Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2024 Jul; 5 (4):401-408 Epub 2024 Apr 17
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  5. Contreras AM, Newman DB, Cappelloni L, Niven AS, Mueller MR, Ganesh R, Squires RW, Bonikowske AR, Allison TG. Cardiopulmonary testing in long COVID-19 versus non-COVID-19 patients with undifferentiated Dyspnea on exertion. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2024 Mar-Apr; 83:71-76 Epub 2023 May 19
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  6. Pinsky AM, Kulkarni VK, Bos JM, Neves R, Allison TG, Ackerman MJ. Proceed with caution: Standard protocol exercise stress tests fail to replicate the diagnostic utility of supine-stand tests for long QT syndrome. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Mar; 47 (3):455-461 Epub 2024 Feb 13
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  7. Ali MT, Johnson M, Irwin T, Henry S, Sugeng L, Kansal S, Allison TG, Bremer ML, Jones VR, Martineau MD, Wong C, Marecki G, Stebbins J, Michelena HI, McCully RB, Svatikova A, Padang R, Scott CG, Kanuga MJ, Arsanjani R, Pellikka PA, Kane GC, Thaden JJ. Incidence of Severe Adverse Drug Reactions to Ultrasound Enhancement Agents in a Contemporary Echocardiography Practice. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2024 Mar; 37 (3):276-284.e3 Epub 2023 Oct 24
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  8. Gustavo A. Cortes-Puentes, Thomas G. Allison, Caroline J. Davidge-Pitts, Cesar A. Gonzalez, Amanda R. Bonikowske, Kaiser G. Lim, Cassie C. Kennedy. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: The Influence of Sex and Gender on Predicted Aerobic Capacity CHEST Pulmonary. 2024.
  9. Lees EH, Cardozo Torres H, Edell ES, Cortes Puentes G, Foley TA, Reisenauer JS, Allison TG. A rare cause of dyspnea on exertion with a cardiopulmonary exercise stress test. Respir Med Case Rep. 2024; 52:102109 Epub 2024 Sept 24
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  10. Jain CC, Egbe AC, Allison TG, van de Bruaene A, Borlaug BA, Connolly HM, Burchill LJ, Miranda WR. Functional capacity assessment in adults after Fontan palliation: a cardiopulmonary exercise test–invasive exercise hemodynamics correlation study. American Journal of Cardiology. 2024; 232:82-8
  11. Medina-Inojosa JR, Somers VK, Garcia M, Thomas RJ, Allison T, Chaudry R, Wood-Wentz CM, Bailey KR, Mulvagh SL, Lopez-Jimenez F. Performance of the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Cardiovascular Risk Equations in Clinical Practice. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Oct 10; 82 (15):1499-1508
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  12. Sydo N, Iftikhar U, Csulak E, Meza A, Merkely B, Bonikowske AR, Carta KAG, Hussain N, Assaf Y, Murphy JG, Lopez-Jimenez F, Squires RW, Bailey KR, Allison TG. Exercise Test Predicts Both Noncardiovascular and Cardiovascular Death in a Primary Prevention Population. Mayo Clin Proc. 2023 Sep; 98 (9):1297-1309
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  13. Mikic L, Ristic A, Markovic Nikolic N, Tesic M, Jakovljevic DG, Arena R, Allison TG, Popovic D. The Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Jul 13; 59 (7) Epub 2023 July 13
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  14. Zaworski E, Atwood T, Janot J, Vaibhav V, Allison TG, Holmes DR Jr, Calvin AD. A drop in heart rate and cardiac output during cardiopulmonary stress testing in a patient with a dual chamber pacemaker. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Jul; 46 (7):693-696 Epub 2023 Mar 02
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  15. Newman DB, Garmany R, Contreras AM, Bos JM, Johnson JN, Geske JB, Allison TG, Ommen SR, Ackerman MJ. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Athletes With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol. 2023 Feb 15; 189:49-55 Epub 2022 Dec 09
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  16. Smer A, Squires RW, Bonikowske AR, Allison TG, Mainville RN, Williams MA. Cardiac Complications of COVID-19 Infection and the Role of Physical Activity. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2023 Jan 1; 43 (1):8-14 Epub 2022 July 15
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  17. Nguyen HTT, Ha TTT, Tran HB, Nguyen DV, Pham HM, Tran PM, Pham TM, Allison TG, Reid CM, Kirkpatrick JN. Relationship between BMI and prognosis of chronic heart failure outpatients in Vietnam: a single-center study. Front Nutr. 2023; 10:1251601 Epub 2023 Nov 30
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  18. Agboola KM, Kowlgi GN, Csecs I, DuBrock HM, Cajigas HR, Allison TG. Bezold-Jarisch reflex mediated syncope in pulmonary arterial hypertension: An illustrative case series. Pulm Circ. 2022 Oct; 12 (4):e12147 Epub 2022 Oct 01
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  19. Garzona-Navas A, Sajgalik P, Csecs I, Askew JW, Lopez-Jimenez F, Niven AS, Johnson BD, Allison TG. Mitigation of Aerosols Generated During Exercise Testing With a Portable High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filter With Fume Hood. Chest. 2021 Oct; 160 (4):1388-1396 Epub 2021 Apr 22
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  20. Sajgalik P, Garzona-Navas A, Csecs I, Askew JW, Lopez-Jimenez F, Niven AS, Johnson BD, Allison TG. Characterization of Aerosol Generation During Various Intensities of Exercise. Chest. 2021 Oct; 160 (4):1377-1387 Epub 2021 May 03
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  21. Sagray E, Allison TG, Wackel PL. Is a high-intensity exercise test better than a graded exercise test in eliciting exercise-related arrhythmias? HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2021 Aug; 7 (8):549-552 Epub 2021 May 15
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  22. Subat YW, Guntupalli SK, Sajgalik P, Hainy ME, Torgerud KD, Helgeson SA, Johnson BD, Allison TG, Lim KG, Niven AS. Aerosol Generation During Peak Flow Testing: Clinical Implications for COVID-19. Respir Care. 2021 Aug; 66 (8):1291-1298 Epub 2021 May 25
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  23. Assaf Y, Barout A, Alhamid A, Al-Mouakeh A, Barillas-Lara MI, Fortin-Gamero S, Bonikowske AR, Pepine CJ, Allison TG. Peak Systolic Blood Pressure During the Exercise Test: Reference Values by Sex and Age and Association With Mortality. Hypertension. 2021 Jun; 77 (6):1906-1914 Epub 2021 Apr 19
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  24. Kowlgi GN, Agboola KM, Allison TG. Atrial fibrillation in the athlete: Case report and a contemporary appraisal. J Electrocardiol. 2021 May-Jun; 66:6-11 Epub 2021 Feb 13
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  25. Barillas-Lara MI, Medina-Inojosa JR, Kolla BP, Smith JR, Bonikowske AR, Allison TG, Olson T, Lopez-Jimenez F, Somers VK, Caples SM, Mansukhani MP. The Association of Sleep Apnea and Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-Term Major Cardiovascular Events. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Mar; 96 (3):636-647
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  26. Rocha JA, Cardoso JC, Freitas A, Allison TG, Azevedo LF. Time-trends and predictors of interhospital transfers and 30-day rehospitalizations after acute coronary syndrome from 2000-2015. PLoS One. 2021; 16 (7):e0255134 Epub 2021 July 22
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  27. Gaba P, Pedrotty D, DeSimone CV, Bonikowske AR, Allison TG, Kapa S. Mortality in Patients With Right Bundle-Branch Block in the Absence of Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 Oct 20; 9 (19):e017430 Epub 2020 Sept 14
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  28. Kelly KL, Carlson AR, Allison TG, Johnson BD. A comparison of finger and forehead pulse oximeters in heart failure patients during maximal exercise. Heart Lung. 2020 May - Jun; 49 (3):259-264 Epub 2019 Nov 14
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  29. Widmer RJ, Senecal C, Allison TG, Lopez-Jimenez F, Lerman LO, Lerman A. Dose-Response Effect of a Digital Health Intervention During Cardiac Rehabilitation: Subanalysis of Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Feb 26; 22 (2):e13055
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  30. Moore BJ, Allison TG. Exercise Intolerance in a High Level Collegiate Female Runner Annals of Sports Medicine and Research. 2020.
  31. Egbe AC, Allison TG, Ammash NM. Mild Coarctation of Aorta is an Independent Risk Factor for Exercise-Induced Hypertension. Hypertension. 2019 Dec; 74 (6):1484-1489 Epub 2019 Oct 21
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  32. Bonikowske AR, Lopez-Jimenez F, Barillas-Lara MI, Barout A, Fortin-Gamero S, Sydo N, Allison TG. Added value of exercise test findings beyond traditional risk factors for cardiovascular risk stratification. Int J Cardiol. 2019 Oct 1; 292:212-217 Epub 2019 Apr 11
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  33. Bonikowske AR, Barout A, Fortin-Gamero S, Lara MIB, Kapa S, Allison TG. Frequency and characteristics of exercise-induced second-degree atrioventricular block in patients undergoing stress testing. J Electrocardiol. 2019 May - Jun; 54:54-60 Epub 2019 Mar 14
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  34. Christopoulos G, Bois J, Allison TG, Rodriguez-Porcel M, Chareonthaitawee P. The impact of combined cardiopulmonary exercise testing and SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging on downstream evaluation and management. J Nucl Cardiol. 2019 Feb; 26 (1):92-106 Epub 2017 May 15
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  35. Sydo N, Merkely B, Carta KAG, Becker D, Hussain N, Murphy JG, Sydo T, Lopez-Jimenez F, Allison TG. Effect of Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Co-Morbidities and Mortality in Never, Past, and Current Smokers. Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 15; 122 (10):1765-1772 Epub 2018 Aug 21
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  36. Sydo N, Sydo T, Gonzalez Carta KA, Hussain N, Merkely B, Murphy JG, Squires RW, Lopez-Jimenez F, Allison TG. Significance of an Increase in Diastolic Blood Pressure During a Stress Test in Terms of Comorbidities and Long-Term Total and CV Mortality. Am J Hypertens. 2018 Aug 3; 31 (9):976-980
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  37. Sydo N, Sydo T, Gonzalez Carta KA, Hussain N, Farooq S, Murphy JG, Merkely B, Lopez-Jimenez F, Allison TG. Prognostic Performance of Heart Rate Recovery on an Exercise Test in a Primary Prevention Population. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018 Mar 26; 7 (7)
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  38. Hussain N, Gersh BJ, Gonzalez Carta K, Sydo N, Lopez-Jimenez F, Kopecky SL, Thomas RJ, Asirvatham SJ, Allison TG. Impact of Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Frequency of Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, and All-Cause Mortality. Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 1; 121 (1):41-49 Epub 2017 Nov 13
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  39. Larsen CM, Ball CA, Hebl VB, Ong KC, Siontis KC, Olson TP, Ackerman MJ, Ommen SR, Allison TG, Geske JB. Effect of Body Mass Index on Exercise Capacity in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 1; 121 (1):100-106 Epub 2017 Oct 12
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  40. Rosenbaum AN, Dunlay SM, Pereira NL, Allison TG, Maltais S, Stulak JM, Joyce LD, Kushwaha SS. Determinants of Improvement in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. ASAIO J. 2018 Sep/Oct; 64(5):610-615.
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  41. Widmer RJ, Allison TG, Lennon R, Lopez-Jimenez F, Lerman LO, Lerman A. Digital health intervention during cardiac rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial. Am Heart J. 2017 Jun; 188:65-72 Epub 2017 Feb 20
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  42. Yadeta D, Hailu A, Haileamlak A, Gedlu E, Guteta S, Tefera E, Tigabu Z, Tesfaye H, Daniel W, Mekonnen D, Zelalem M, Tekleab Y, Alemayehu B, Mekonnen D, Azazh A, Moges T, Hailu T, Abdosh T, Yusuf N, Ayele D, Wuobshet K, Tadele H, Lemma K, Shiferaw S, Giday A, Mekonnen D, Alemu G, Zuhlke L, Allison TG, Nkomo VT, Engel ME. Prevalence of rheumatic heart disease among school children in Ethiopia: A multisite echocardiography-based screening. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 15; 221:260-3 Epub 2016 July 01
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  43. Egbe AC, Connolly HM, Dearani JA, Bonnichsen CR, Niaz T, Allison TG, Johnson JN, Poterucha JT, Said SM, Ammash NM. When is the right time for Fontan conversion? The role of cardiopulmonary exercise test. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 01; 220:564-8.
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  44. Kiss O, Sydo N, Vargha P, Vago H, Czimbalmos C, Edes E, Zima E, Apponyi G, Merkely G, Sydo T, Becker D, Allison TG, Merkely B. Detailed heart rate variability analysis in athletes. Clin Auton Res. 2016 Aug; 26 (4):245-52 Epub 2016 June 06
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  45. Sydo N, Sydo T, Merkely B, Carta KG, Murphy JG, Lopez-Jimenez F, Allison TG. Impaired Heart Rate Response to Exercise in Diabetes and Its Long-term Significance. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 Feb; 91: (2)157-65.
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  46. Rosenbaum AN, Kremers WK, Schirger JA, Thomas RJ, Squires RW, Allison TG, Daly RC, Kushwaha SS, Edwards BS. Association Between Early Cardiac Rehabilitation and Long-term Survival in Cardiac Transplant Recipients. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 Feb; 91 (2):149-56
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  47. Widmer RJ, Allison TG, Keane B, Dallas A, Bailey KR, Lerman LO, Lerman A. Workplace Digital Health Is Associated with Improved Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Frequency-Dependent Fashion: A Large Prospective Observational Cohort Study. PLoS One. 2016; 11 (4):e0152657 Epub 2016 Apr 19
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  48. Widmer RJ, Allison TG, Lerman LO, Lerman A. Digital Health Intervention as an Adjunct to Cardiac Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Rehospitalizations. J Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2015 Jul; 8 (5):283-92 Epub 2015 May 07
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  49. Schulz O, Brala D, Allison TG, Schimke I. Myocardial and Cardiocirculatory Reserve in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis and Preserved Ejection Fraction. J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 Jul; 24: (4)457-64.
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  50. Konecny T, Geske JB, Ludka O, Orban M, Brady PA, Abudiab MM, Albuquerque FN, Placek A, Kara T, Sahakyan KR, Gersh BJ, Tajik AJ, Allison TG, Ommen SR, Somers VK. Decreased exercise capacity and sleep-disordered breathing in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Chest. 2015 Jun; 147 (6):1574-1581
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  51. Sabate Rotes A, Johnson JN, Burkhart HM, Eidem BW, Allison TG, Driscoll DJ. Cardiorespiratory Response to Exercise before and after Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients with Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: A Retrospective Study and Systematic Review of the Literature. Congenit Heart Dis. 2015 May-Jun; 10 (3):263-70 Epub 2014 Aug 04
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  52. Abdelmoneim SS, Gulati M, Mulvagh SL, Pack Q, Scott CG, Barr L, Allison TG. Impact of utilizing a women-based formula for determining adequacy of the chronotropic response during exercise treadmill testing. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2015 Mar; 24 (3):174-81
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  53. Rocha JA, Allison TG, Santoalha JM, Araujo V, Pereira FP, Maciel MJ. Musculoskeletal complaints in cardiac rehabilitation: Prevalence and impact on cardiovascular risk factor profile and functional and psychosocial status. Rev Port Cardiol. 2015 Feb; 34: (2)117-23.
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  54. Sydo N, Abdelmoneim SS, Mulvagh SL, Merkely B, Gulati M, Allison TG. Relationship between exercise heart rate and age in men vs women. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Dec; 89(12):1664-72. Epub 2014 Oct 29.
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  55. Azevedo LF, Perlingeiro PS, Hachul DT, Gomes-Santos IL, Brum PC, Allison TG, Negrao CE, De Matos LD. Sport modality affects bradycardia level and its mechanisms of control in professional athletes. Int J Sports Med. 2014 Oct; 35(11):954-9. Epub 2014 Jun 02.
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  56. Azevedo LF, Perlingeiro PS, Hachul DT, Gomes-Santos IL, Brum PC, Allison TG, Negrao CE, De Matos LDNJ. Sport Modality Affects Bradycardia Level and Its Mechanisms of Control in Professional Athletes. Int J Sports Med. 2014 Oct; 35 (11):e3 Epub 2014 July 10
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  57. Rodriguez-Escudero JP, Pack QR, Somers VK, Thomas RJ, Squires RW, Sochor O, Allison TG, Lopez-Jimenez F. Diagnostic performance of skinfold method to identify obesity as measured by air displacement plethysmography in cardiac rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2014 Sep-Oct; 34(5):335-42.
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  58. Kullo IJ, Trejo-Gutierrez JF, Lopez-Jimenez F, Thomas RJ, Allison TG, Mulvagh SL, Arruda-Olson AM, Hayes SN, Pollak AW, Kopecky SL, Hurst RT. A perspective on the New American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for cardiovascular risk assessment. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Sep; 89 (9):1244-56 Epub 2014 Aug 12
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  59. Lopez-Jimenez F, Simha V, Thomas RJ, Allison TG, Basu A, Fernandes R, Hurst RT, Kopecky SL, Kullo IJ, Mulvagh SL, Thompson WG, Trejo-Gutierrez JF, Wright RS. A summary and critical assessment of the 2013 ACC/AHA guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in adults: filling the gaps. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Sep; 89 (9):1257-78 Epub 2014 Aug 12
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  60. Dhoble A, Lahr BD, Allison TG, Bailey KR, Thomas RJ, Lopez-Jimenez F, Kullo IJ, Gupta B, Kopecky SL. Predicting long-term cardiovascular risk using the mayo clinic cardiovascular risk score in a referral population. Am J Cardiol. 2014 Sep 1; 114(5):704-10. Epub 2014 Jun 19
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  61. Dunlay SM, Allison TG, Pereira NL. Changes in cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters following continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation. J Card Fail. 2014 Aug; 20 (8):548-54 Epub 2014 June 02
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  62. Thaden JJ, McCully RB, Kopecky SL, Allison TG. Echocardiographic determinants of peak aerobic capacity and breathing efficiency in patients with undifferentiated dyspnea. Am J Cardiol. 2014 Aug 1; 114 (3):473-8 Epub 2014 May 17
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  63. Dhoble A, Enriquez-Sarano M, Kopecky SL, Abdelmoneim SS, Cruz P, Thomas RJ, Allison TG. Cardiopulmonary responses to exercise and its utility in patients with aortic stenosis. Am J Cardiol. 2014 May 15; 113 (10):1711-6 Epub 2014 Mar 02
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  64. Rosenbaum A, Zhuang K, Kremers W, Allison T, Daly R, Schirger J, Kushwaha S, Edwards B. The positive impact of early cardiac rehabilitation on long term survival in cardiac transplant recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2014 Apr; 33(4):S277-8.
  65. Dhoble A, Lahr BD, Allison TG, Kopecky SL. Cardiopulmonary fitness and heart rate recovery as predictors of mortality in a referral population. J Am Heart Assoc. 2014 Mar 24; 3 (2):e000559
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  66. Widmer RJ, Allison TG, Keane B, Dallas A, Lerman LO, Lerman A. Using an online, personalized program reduces cardiovascular risk factor profiles in a motivated, adherent population of participants. Am Heart J. 2014 Jan; 167(1):93-100. Epub 2013 Oct 19
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  67. Cortes-Bergoderi M, Goel K, Murad MH, Allison T, Somers VK, Erwin PJ, Sochor O, Lopez-Jimenez F. Cardiovascular mortality in Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic whites: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the Hispanic paradox. Eur J Intern Med. 2013 Dec; 24 (8):791-9 Epub 2013 Oct 02
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  68. Abudiab M, Aijaz B, Konecny T, Kopecky SL, Squires RW, Thomas RJ, Allison TG. Use of functional aerobic capacity based on stress testing to predict outcomes in normal, overweight, and obese patients. Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Dec; 88(12):1427-34.
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  69. Flemming KD, Allison TG, Covalt JL, Herzig DE, Brown RD. Utility of a post-hospitalization stroke prevention program managed by nurses. Hosp Pract (1995). 2013 Aug; 41: (3)70-9.
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  70. Parsaik AK, Singer W, Allison TG, Sletten DM, Joyner MJ, Benarroch EE, Low PA, Sandroni P. Orthostatic intolerance without postural tachycardia: how much dysautonomia? Clin Auton Res. 2013 Aug; 23(4):181-8. Epub 2013 Jun 01.
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  71. Mansukhani MP, Allison TG, Lopez-Jimenez F, Somers VK, Caples SM. Functional aerobic capacity in patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Am J Cardiol. 2013 Jun 1; 111 (11):1650-4 Epub 2013 Apr 08
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  72. Kling JM, Miller VM, Mankad R, Wilansky S, Wu Q, Zais TG, Zarling KK, Allison TG, Mulvagh SL. Go Red for Women cardiovascular health-screening evaluation: the dichotomy between awareness and perception of cardiovascular risk in the community. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2013 Mar; 22(3):210-8.
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  73. Skalski J, Allison TG, Miller TD. The safety of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in a population with high-risk cardiovascular diseases. Circulation. 2012 Nov 20; 126: (21)2465-72.
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  74. Parsaik A, Allison TG, Singer W, Sletten DM, Joyner MJ, Benarroch EE, Low PA, Sandroni P. Deconditioning in patients with orthostatic intolerance. Neurology. 2012 Oct 02; 79(14):1435-9. Epub 2012 Sep 19.
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  75. Dhoble A, Sarano ME, Kopecky SL, Thomas RJ, Hayes CL, Allison TG. Safety of symptom-limited cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with aortic stenosis. Am J Med. 2012 Jul; 125(7):704-8. Epub 2012 May 03.
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  76. Sorajja P, Allison T, Hayes C, Nishimura RA, Lam CS, Ommen SR. Prognostic utility of metabolic exercise testing in minimally symptomatic patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol. 2012 May 15; 109 (10):1494-8 Epub 2012 Feb 21
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  77. Topilsky Y, Hayes CL, Khanna AD, Allison TG. Cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with subacute pulmonary emboli. Heart Lung. 2012 Mar-Apr; 41(2):125-36. Epub 2011 Sep 03.
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  78. Raichlin E, Al-Omari MA, Hayes CL, Edwards BS, Frantz RP, Boilson BA, Clavell AL, Rodeheffer RJ, Schirger JA, Kushwaha SS, Allison TG, Pereira NL. Cardiac allograft hypertrophy is associated with impaired exercise tolerance after heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011 Oct; 30(10):1153-60. Epub 2011 May 31.
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  79. Cullen MW, Reeder GS, Farkouh ME, Kopecky SL, Smars PA, Behrenbeck TR, Allison TG. Outcomes in patients with chest pain evaluated in a chest pain unit: the chest pain evaluation in the emergency room study cohort. Am Heart J. 2011 May; 161(5):871-7.
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  80. Dunlay SM, Witt BJ, Allison TG, Hayes SN, Weston SA, Koepsell E, Roger VL. Barriers to participation in cardiac rehabilitation. Am Heart J. 2009 Nov; 158 (5):852-9 Epub 2009 Sept 29
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  81. Aijaz B, Squires RW, Thomas RJ, Johnson BD, Allison TG. Predictive value of heart rate recovery and peak oxygen consumption for long-term mortality in patients with coronary heart disease. Am J Cardiol. 2009 Jun 15; 103(12):1641-6. Epub 2009 Apr 16.
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  82. Lavie CJ, Thomas RJ, Squires RW, Allison TG, Milani RV. Exercise training and cardiac rehabilitation in primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009 Apr; 84(4):373-83.
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  83. Kubrychtova V, Olson TP, Bailey KR, Thapa P, Allison TG, Johnson BD. Heart rate recovery and prognosis in heart failure patients. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Jan; 105(1):37-45. Epub 2008 Sep 17.
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  84. Basford JR, Oh JK, Allison TG, Sheffield CG, Manahan BG, Hodge DO, Tajik AJ, Rodeheffer RJ, Tei C. Safety, acceptance, and physiologic effects of sauna bathing in people with chronic heart failure: a pilot report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jan; 90 (1):173-7
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  85. Aijaz B, Babuin L, Squires RW, Kopecky SL, Johnson BD, Thomas RJ, Allison TG. Long-term mortality with multiple treadmill exercise test abnormalities: comparison between patients with and without cardiovascular disease. Am Heart J. 2008 Oct; 156(4):783-9. Epub 2008 Jul 11.
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  86. Sierra-Johnson J, Romero-Corral A, Somers VK, Lopez-Jimenez F, Thomas RJ, Squires RW, Allison TG. Prognostic importance of weight loss in patients with coronary heart disease regardless of initial body mass index. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2008 Jun; 15 (3):336-40
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  87. Romero-Corral A, Somers VK, Sierra-Johnson J, Thomas RJ, Collazo-Clavell ML, Korinek J, Allison TG, Batsis JA, Sert-Kuniyoshi FH, Lopez-Jimenez F. Accuracy of body mass index in diagnosing obesity in the adult general population. Int J Obes (Lond). 2008 Jun; 32 (6):959-66 Epub 2008 Feb 19
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  88. Squires RW, Montero-Gomez A, Allison TG, Thomas RJ. Long-term disease management of patients with coronary disease by cardiac rehabilitation program staff. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2008 May-Jun; 28(3):180-6; quiz 187-8.
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  89. Ford MA, Allison TG, Lerman A. New approaches to the concept of primary prevention of atherosclerosis. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2008 Feb; 10 (1):73-82
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  90. Romero-Corral A, Somers VK, Sierra-Johnson J, Jensen MD, Thomas RJ, Squires RW, Allison TG, Korinek J, Lopez-Jimenez F. Diagnostic performance of body mass index to detect obesity in patients with coronary artery disease. Eur Heart J. 2007 Sep; 28(17):2087-93. Epub 2007 Jul 10.
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  91. Romero-Corral A, Montori VM, Somers VK, Korinek J, Thomas RJ, Allison TG, Mookadam F, Lopez-Jimenez F. Association of bodyweight with total mortality and with cardiovascular events in coronary artery disease: a systematic review of cohort studies. Lancet. 2006 Aug 19; 368 (9536):666-78
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  92. Messika-Zeitoun D, Johnson BD, Nkomo V, Avierinos JF, Allison TG, Scott C, Tajik AJ, Enriquez-Sarano M. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing determination of functional capacity in mitral regurgitation: physiologic and outcome implications. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006 Jun 20; 47 (12):2521-7 Epub 2006 May 30
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  93. Nigam A, Wright RS, Allison TG, Williams BA, Kopecky SL, Reeder GS, Murphy JG, Jaffe AS. Excess weight at time of presentation of myocardial infarction is associated with lower initial mortality risks but higher long-term risks including recurrent re-infarction and cardiac death. Int J Cardiol. 2006 Jun 16; 110 (2):153-9 Epub 2005 July 25
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  94. Romero-Corral A, Somers VK, Korinek J, Sierra-Johnson J, Thomas RJ, Allison TG, Lopez-Jimenez F. Update in prevention of atherosclerotic heart disease: management of major cardiovascular risk factors. Rev Invest Clin. 2006 May-Jun; 58(3):237-44.
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  95. Sierra-Johnson J, Johnson BD, Allison TG, Bailey KR, Schwartz GL, Turner ST. Correspondence between the adult treatment panel III criteria for metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Diabetes Care. 2006 Mar; 29 (3):668-72
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  96. Sierra-Johnson J, Wright RS, Lopez-Jimenez F, Allison TG. Relation of body mass index to fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events after cardiac rehabilitation. Am J Cardiol. 2005 Jul 15; 96: (2)211-4.
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  108. Pruthi S, Allison TG, Hensrud DD. Vitamin E supplementation in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Nov; 76(11):1131-6.
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  114. Gerber TC, Behrenbeck T, Allison T, Mullan BP, Rumberger JA, Gibbons RJ. Comparison of measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction by Tc-99m sestamibi first-pass angiography with electron beam computed tomography in patients with anterior wall acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Apr 1; 83 (7):1022-6
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  116. Galbreath RW, Reger WE, Allison TG, Butler K. Exceeding recommended standards for safe hot tub use. J of Safety Res. 1999; 30:7-15.
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  118. Allison TG, Reger WE. Comparison of responses of men to immersion in circulating water at 40.0 and 41.5 degrees C. Aviation Space & Environmental Medicine. 1998 Sep; 69(9):845-50.
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  119. Allison TG, Maresh CM, Armstrong LE. Cardiovascular responses in a whirlpool bath at 40 degrees C versus user-controlled water temperatures. Mayo Clin Proc. 1998 Mar; 73 (3):210-5
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  120. Black JL, Allison TG, Williams DE, Rummans TA, Gau GT. Effect of intervention for psychological distress on rehospitalization rates in cardiac rehabilitation patients. Psychosomatics. 1998 Mar-Apr; 39(2):134-43.
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  122. Nishimura RA, Trusty JM, Hayes DL, Ilstrup DM, Larson DR, Hayes SN, Allison TG, Tajik AJ. Dual-chamber pacing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1997 Feb; 29 (2):435-41
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  123. Daida H, Allison TG, Squires RW, Miller TD, Gau GT. Peak exercise blood pressure stratified by age and gender in apparently healthy subjects. Mayo Clin Proc. 1996 May; 71 (5):445-52
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  126. Patten CA, Bruce BK, Hurt RD, Offord KP, Allison TG, Clemensen LR, Gau GT. Smoking cessation following a cardiac rehabilitation program. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community. 1996; 13(1-2):161-76.
  127. Allison TG, Williams DE, Williams DE, Miller TD, Patten CA, Bailey KR, Squires RW, Gau GT. Medical and economic costs of psychologic distress in patients with coronary artery disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 1995 Aug; 70 (8):734-42
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  128. Miller TD, Gibbons RJ, Squires RW, Allison TG, Gau GT. Sinus node deceleration during exercise as a marker of significant narrowing of the right coronary artery. Am J Cardiol. 1993 Feb 1; 71 (4):371-3
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  129. Allison TG, Miller TD, Squires RW, Gau GT. Cardiovascular responses to immersion in a hot tub in comparison with exercise in male subjects with coronary artery disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 1993 Jan; 68 (1):19-25
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  130. Squires RW, Allison TG, Gau GT, Miller TD, Kottke BA. Low-dose, time-release nicotinic acid: effects in selected patients with low concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Mayo Clin Proc. 1992 Sep; 67 (9):855-60
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  131. Allison TG, Reger WE. Effects of alcohol on human thermoregulation in hot water. J Appl Physiol. 1992; 72:2099-2107.
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  134. Squires RW, Mura AJ, Anderson LJ, Allison TG, Miller TD, Gau GT. Weight training during phase II (early outpatient) cardiac rehabilitation: heart rate and blood pressure responses. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 1991; 11:360-364.
  135. Squires RW, Gau GT, Miller TD, Allison TG, Lavie CJ. Cardiovascular rehabilitation: status, 1990. Mayo Clin Proc. 1990 May; 65 (5):731-55
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  136. Maresh CM, Allison TG, Noble BJ, Drash A, Kraemer WJ. Substrate and hormone responses to exercise following a marathon run. Int J Sports Med. 1989 Apr; 10(2):101-6.
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  137. Robertson RJ, Gilcher R, Metz KF, Caspersen CJ, Allison TG, Abbott RA, Skrinar GS, Krause JR, Nixon PA. Effect of simulated altitude erythrocythemia in women on hemoglobin flow rate during exercise. J Appl Physiol. 1988 Apr; 64(4):1644-9.
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  138. Latos DL, Strimel D, Drews M, Allison TG. Acid-base and electrolyte changes following maximal and submaximal exercise in dialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 1987; 10:439-445.
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  140. Robertson RJ, Gilcher R, Metz KF, Skrinar GS, Allison TG, Bahnson HT, Abbott RA, Becker R, Falkel JE. Effect of induced erythrocythemia on hypoxia tolerance during physical exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology: Respiratory, Environmental & Exercise Physiology. 1982 Aug; 53(2):490-5.
  141. Robertson RJ, Caspersen CJ, Allison TG, Skrinar GS, Abbott RA, Metz KF. Differentiated perceptions of exertion and energy cost of young women while carrying loads. European Journal of Applied Physiology & Occupational Physiology. 1982; 49(1):69-78.
  142. Allison TG, Iammarino RM, Metz KF, Skrinar GS, Kuller LH, Robertson RJ. Failure of exercise to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. J Card Rehabil. 1981; 2:257-265.
  143. Noble BJ, Maresh CM, Allison TG, Drash A. Cardio-respiratory and perceptual recovery from a marathon run. Medicine & Science in Sports. 1979 Fall; 11(3):239-43.
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