Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.D., Ohio State University 1972
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine 1994 - 1996
  • Associate in the Department of Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Science Departments 1978 - 1982
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Krucoff, Mitchell W., Suzanne W. Crater, Dianne Gallup, James C. Blankenship, Michael Cuffe, Mimi Guarneri, Richard A. Krieger, et al. “Music, imagery, touch, and prayer as adjuncts to interventional cardiac care: the Monitoring and Actualisation of Noetic Trainings (MANTRA) II randomised study..” Lancet 366, no. 9481 (July 16, 2005): 211–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)66910-3.
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    • Grunberg, Gregory E., Suzanne W. Crater, Cynthia L. Green, Jon Seskevich, James D. Lane, Harold G. Koenig, Thomas M. Bashore, Kenneth G. Morris, Daniel B. Mark, and Mitchell W. Krucoff. “Correlations between preprocedure mood and clinical outcome in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty..” Cardiol Rev 11, no. 6 (November 2003): 309–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.crd.0000089947.20354.d5.
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    • Krucoff, M. W., S. W. Crater, C. L. Green, A. C. Maas, J. E. Seskevich, J. D. Lane, K. A. Loeffler, K. Morris, T. M. Bashore, and H. G. Koenig. “Integrative noetic therapies as adjuncts to percutaneous intervention during unstable coronary syndromes: Monitoring and Actualization of Noetic Training (MANTRA) feasibility pilot..” Am Heart J 142, no. 5 (November 2001): 760–69. https://doi.org/10.1067/mhj.2001.119138.
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    • Morey, M. C., M. Schenkman, S. A. Studenski, J. M. Chandler, G. M. Crowley, R. J. Sullivan, C. F. Pieper, et al. “Spinal-flexibility-plus-aerobic versus aerobic-only training: effect of a randomized clinical trial on function in at-risk older adults..” J Gerontol a Biol Sci Med Sci 54, no. 7 (July 1999): M335–42. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/54.7.m335.
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    • Baker, W. A., S. E. Hearne, L. A. Spero, K. G. Morris, R. A. Harrington, M. H. Sketch, V. S. Behar, et al. “Lossy (15:1) JPEG compression of digital coronary angiograms does not limit detection of subtle morphological features..” Circulation 96, no. 4 (August 19, 1997): 1157–64. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.96.4.1157.
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    • Rigolin, V. H., P. A. Robiolio, L. A. Spero, B. P. Harrawood, K. G. Morris, D. F. Fortin, W. A. Baker, T. M. Bashore, and J. T. Cusma. “Compression of digital coronary angiograms does not affect visual or quantitative assessment of coronary artery stenosis severity..” Am J Cardiol 78, no. 2 (July 15, 1996): 131–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9149(96)90384-7.
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    • Liao, L., J. G. Jollis, E. R. DeLong, E. D. Peterson, K. G. Morris, and D. B. Mark. “Impact of an interactive video on decision making of patients with ischemic heart disease..” J Gen Intern Med 11, no. 6 (June 1996): 373–76. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02600051.
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    • Cusma, J. T., L. A. Spero, R. J. van der Geest, T. M. Bashore, and K. G. Morris. “Application of quantitative coronary angiography in a cineless environment: in vivo assessment of a fully automated system for clinical use..” Am Heart J 129, no. 2 (February 1995): 300–306. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-8703(95)90012-8.
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    • Geest, R. J. van der, K. G. Morris, J. T. Cusma, and J. H. Reiber. “Postmortem validation of the automated coronary analysis (ACA) software package..” Int J Card Imaging 10, no. 2 (June 1994): 95–102.
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    • Harding, M. B., C. J. Davidson, K. S. Pieper, M. Hlatky, S. J. Schwab, K. G. Morris, J. B. Hermiller, and T. M. Bashore. “Comparison of cardiovascular and renal toxicity after cardiac catheterization using a nonionic versus ionic radiographic contrast agent..” Am J Cardiol 68, no. 10 (October 15, 1991): 1117–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(91)90513-k.
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    • Cusma, J. T., K. G. Morris, A. Chu, L. A. Spero, and T. M. Bashore. “An image processing algorithm for the determination of changes in coronary blood flow from digital coronary angiograms.” Computers in Cardiology, May 1, 1991, 125–28.
    • Cusma, J. T., L. A. Spero, K. G. Morris, J. E. Tcheng, and T. M. Bashore. “Quantitative analysis of cardiac images: Application in the clinical environment.” Medicamundi 36, no. 1 (January 1, 1991): 26–35.
    • Cusma, J. T., L. A. Spero, J. D. Hanemann, T. M. Bashore, and K. G. Morris. “Multiuser environment for the display and processing of digital cardiac angiographic images.” Proceedings of Spie  the International Society for Optical Engineering 1233 (December 1, 1990): 310–20.
    • Hlatky, M. A., K. G. Morris, K. S. Pieper, C. J. Davidson, S. J. Schwab, and T. M. Bashore. “Randomized comparison of the cost and effectiveness of iopamidol and diatrizoate as contrast agents for cardiac angiography..” J Am Coll Cardiol 16, no. 4 (October 1990): 871–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1097(10)80335-3.
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    • Chu, A., K. G. Morris, W. D. Kuehl, J. Cusma, F. Navetta, and F. R. Cobb. “Effects of atrial natriuretic peptide on the coronary arterial vasculature in humans..” Circulation 80, no. 6 (December 1989): 1627–35. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.80.6.1627.
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    • “Contrast nephrotoxicity..” N Engl J Med 321, no. 6 (August 10, 1989): 395–97. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198908103210614.
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    • Schwab, S. J., M. A. Hlatky, K. S. Pieper, C. J. Davidson, K. G. Morris, T. N. Skelton, and T. M. Bashore. “Contrast nephrotoxicity: a randomized controlled trial of a nonionic and an ionic radiographic contrast agent..” N Engl J Med 320, no. 3 (January 19, 1989): 149–53. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198901193200304.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Chronic stable angina monotherapy. Nifedipine versus propranolol..” Am J Med 86, no. 1A (January 16, 1989): 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9343(89)90002-8.
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    • Davidson, C. J., M. Hlatky, K. G. Morris, K. Pieper, T. N. Skelton, S. J. Schwab, and T. M. Bashore. “Cardiovascular and renal toxicity of a nonionic radiographic contrast agent after cardiac catheterization. A prospective trial..” Ann Intern Med 110, no. 2 (January 15, 1989): 119–24. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-110-2-119.
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    • Robinson, J. L., D. M. Browning, S. E. Clark, V. A. Crafter, B. C. Gray, A. E. Hurrell, D. Kilshaw, K. Morris, and J. M. White. “Clinical chemistry outside laboratories: report of a second survey..” Med Lab Sci 46, no. 1 (January 1989): 16–22.
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    • Stack, R. S., R. M. Califf, T. Hinohara, H. R. Phillips, D. B. Pryor, C. A. Simonton, E. B. Carlson, K. G. Morris, V. S. Behar, and Y. Kong. “Survival and cardiac event rates in the first year after emergency coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction..” J Am Coll Cardiol 11, no. 6 (June 1988): 1141–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1097(88)90274-4.
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    • Morris, K. G. “A perspective: Designing the all digital cardiac catheterization laboratory.” American Journal of Cardiac Imaging 2, no. 3 (January 1, 1988): 251–58.
    • Morris, K. G., and H. R. Phillips. “Hemodynamic effects of intravenous pirmenol.” Angiology 39, no. 3 II (January 1, 1988): 321–26.
    • Stack, R. S., C. M. O’Connor, D. B. Mark, T. Hinohara, H. R. Phillips, M. M. Lee, N. M. Ramirez, W. G. O’Callaghan, C. A. Simonton, and E. B. Carlson. “Coronary perfusion during acute myocardial infarction with a combined therapy of coronary angioplasty and high-dose intravenous streptokinase..” Circulation 77, no. 1 (January 1988): 151–61. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.77.1.151.
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    • Carlson, E. B., K. G. Morris, T. Hinohara, and A. L. Sintetos. “Digital subtraction angiography in angioplasty of total coronary artery occlusion..” Chest 92, no. 3 (September 1987): 560–62. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.92.3.560.
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    • Carlson, E. B., T. Hinohara, and K. G. Morris. “Recovery of systolic and diastolic left ventricular function after a 60-second coronary arterial occlusion during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty for angina pectoris..” Am J Cardiol 60, no. 7 (September 1, 1987): 460–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(87)90286-4.
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    • Schneider, R. M., K. G. Morris, A. Chu, K. B. Roberts, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Relation between myocardial perfusion and left ventricular function following acute coronary occlusion: disproportionate effects of anterior vs. inferior ischemia..” Circ Res 60, no. 1 (January 1987): 60–71. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.res.60.1.60.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, R. S. Williams, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Physiologic basis for the age-related decline in aerobic work capacity..” Am J Cardiol 57, no. 15 (June 1, 1986): 1374–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(86)90221-3.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Comparison of nifedipine alone with propranolol alone for stable angina pectoris including hemodynamics at rest and during exercise..” Am J Cardiol 57, no. 13 (May 1, 1986): 1022–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(86)90668-5.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., R. N. Belkin, K. G. Morris, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Value and limitation of biplane rest and exercise radionuclide angiography for assessing individual bypass grafts: a prospective study..” J Am Coll Cardiol 7, no. 5 (May 1986): 1004–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1097(86)80218-2.
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    • Stack, R. S., R. K. Stack, K. G. Morris, R. P. Bauman, and N. Shadoff. “Temporary balloon occlusion of the inferior vena cava for immediate reversal of acute pulmonary edema..” Am J Cardiol 57, no. 10 (April 1, 1986): 886–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(86)90638-7.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, R. S. Williams, P. A. McHale, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Regulation of stroke volume during submaximal and maximal upright exercise in normal man..” Circ Res 58, no. 2 (February 1986): 281–91. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.res.58.2.281.
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    • Schneider, R. M., A. Chu, M. Akaishi, W. S. Weintraub, K. G. Morris, and F. R. Cobb. “Left ventricular ejection fraction after acute coronary occlusion in conscious dogs: relation to the extent and site of myocardial infarction..” Circulation 72, no. 3 (September 1985): 632–38. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.72.3.632.
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    • Morris, K. G., S. T. Palmeri, R. M. Califf, R. A. McKinnis, M. B. Higginbotham, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Value of radionuclide angiography for predicting specific cardiac events after acute myocardial infarction..” Am J Cardiol 55, no. 4 (February 1, 1985): 318–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(85)90368-6.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Sex-related differences in the normal cardiac response to upright exercise..” Circulation 70, no. 3 (September 1984): 357–66. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.70.3.357.
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    • Gibbons, R. J., K. G. Morris, K. Lee, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Assessment of regional left ventricular function using gated radionuclide angiography..” Am J Cardiol 54, no. 3 (August 1, 1984): 294–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(84)90186-3.
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    • Mark, D. B., R. M. Califf, K. G. Morris, F. E. Harrell, D. B. Pryor, M. A. Hlatky, K. L. Lee, and R. A. Rosati. “Clinical characteristics and long-term survival of patients with variant angina..” Circulation 69, no. 5 (May 1984): 880–88. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.69.5.880.
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    • Schneider, R. M., K. B. Roberts, K. G. Morris, J. A. Stanfield, and F. R. Cobb. “Relation between radionuclide angiographic regional ejection fraction and left ventricular regional ischemia in awake dogs..” Am J Cardiol 53, no. 2 (January 15, 1984): 294–301. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(84)90442-9.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, D. A. Bramlet, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Long-term ambulatory therapy with prazosin versus placebo for chronic heart failure: relation between clinical response and left ventricular function at rest and during exercise..” Am J Cardiol 52, no. 7 (October 1, 1983): 782–88. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(83)90415-0.
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    • Morris, K. G., M. B. Higginbotham, R. E. Coleman, D. G. Shand, and F. R. Cobb. “Comparison of high-dose and medium-dose propranolol in the relief of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia..” Am J Cardiol 52, no. 1 (July 1983): 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(83)90060-7.
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    • Bramlet, D. A., K. G. Morris, R. E. Coleman, D. Albert, and F. R. Cobb. “Effect of rate-dependent left bundle branch block on global and regional left ventricular function..” Circulation 67, no. 5 (May 1983): 1059–65. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.67.5.1059.
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    • Higginbotham, M. B., K. G. Morris, E. H. Conn, R. E. Coleman, and F. R. Cobb. “Determinants of variable exercise performance among patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction..” Am J Cardiol 51, no. 1 (January 1, 1983): 52–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9149(83)80010-1.
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    • Phillips, H. R., R. S. Stack, D. D. Davis, K. G. Morris, K. L. Lee, D. G. Shand, and E. L. Pritchett. “Hemodynamic effects of the antiarrhythmic drug pirmenol..” Clin Pharmacol Ther 32, no. 2 (August 1982): 235–39. https://doi.org/10.1038/clpt.1982.153.
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    • Phillips, H. R., T. L. Spray, J. E. Lowe, K. G. Morris, and A. S. Wechsler. “Subvalvular thrombotic obstruction of an aortic porcine heterograft..” Chest 81, no. 6 (June 1982): 756–58. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.81.6.756.
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    • Palmeri, S. T., D. G. Harrison, F. R. Cobb, K. G. Morris, F. E. Harrell, R. E. Ideker, R. H. Selvester, and G. S. Wagner. “A QRS scoring system for assessing left ventricular function after myocardial infarction..” N Engl J Med 306, no. 1 (January 7, 1982): 4–9. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198201073060102.
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    • Severance, H. W., K. G. Morris, and G. S. Wagner. “Criteria for early discharge after acute myocardial infarction: validation in a community hospital..” Arch Intern Med 142, no. 1 (January 1982): 39–41.
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    • Morris, K. G., S. T. Palmeri, R. E. Coleman, D. Shand, and F. R. Cobb. “The effects of moderate and high dose propranolol on ventricular function in patients with coronary artery disease.” American Journal of Cardiology 47, no. 2 II (January 1, 1981). https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(81)90795-5.
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    • Swain, J. L., K. G. Morris, F. P. Bruno, and F. R. Cobb. “Comparison of multigated radionuclide angiography with ultrasonic sonomicrometry over a wide range of ventricular function in the conscious dog..” Am J Cardiol 46, no. 6 (December 1, 1980): 976–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(80)90354-9.
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    • Nielsen, A. P., K. G. Morris, R. Murdock, F. P. Bruno, and F. R. Cobb. “Linear relationship between the distribution of thallium-201 and blood flow in ischemic and nonischemic myocardium during exercise..” Circulation 61, no. 4 (April 1980): 797–801. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.61.4.797.
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