Krishnaswamy, Gita

Research Interests:

Gita’s interests are in prospective and retrospective clinical research; in developing predictive models; and also in optimization of utilization and cost of health services. She mentors and provides statistical consulting support (develop study designs, statistical plans and conduct statistical analysis) for investigators through various collaborations with Singhealth clinicians, Duke-NUS students and academics.

Selected Publications:

Svensson LG, Atik FA, Cosgrove DM, Blackstone EH, Rajeswaran J, Krishnaswamy G, Jin U, Gillinov AM, Griffin B, Navia JL, Mihaljevic T, Lytle BW, “Minimally invasive versus conventional mitral valve surgery: a propensity-matched comparison”, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. April 2010.

Smedira NG, Lytle BW, Lever HM, Rajeswaran J, Krishnaswamy G, Kaple RK, Dolney DO, Blackstone EH, “Current effectiveness and risks of isolated septal myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy”, Ann Thorac Surg. January 2008.

Hsich E, Chadalavada S, Krishnaswamy G, Starling RC, Pothier CE, Blackstone EH, Lauer MS, “Long-term prognostic value of peak oxygen consumption in women versus men with heart failure and severely impaired left ventricular systolic function”, Am J Cardiol. July 2007.