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Abstract WMP44: Post Acute Care at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Maximizes 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Cluster Analysis of Health System and Statewide Data

Stroke Journal

total 1-year home time of <30 days), was evaluated by precision (positive predictive value), recall (sensitivity), and F1 score.Results:Between 2016 and 2020, 75,478 statewide AIS admissions were captured, while 2,889 AIS admissions were analyzed for the matched hospital system subgroup. Cluster models with k = 2 centers (vs.

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Edwards Lifesciences Expands Structural Heart Portfolio With Acquisitions of JenaValve and Endotronix

DAIC

Building on an investment made in 2016, Edwards has exercised its option to acquire Endotronix , a leader in heart failure (HF) management solutions. A CMS national coverage determination is expected in early 2025. Many structural heart patients Edwards serves today also suffer from HF with limited options.

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Abstract TP328: The Association between Post-ICH Continuation of Statin Use and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Stroke Journal

We longitudinally followed the patients by linking the registry data to the Center for Medicare&Medicaid Service (CMS) claims data.

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Abstract WP109: Framework for Evaluating Sequential Patterns in Post-Acute Transitions of Care Among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors: Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries in the State of Texas

Stroke Journal

Methods:Data were retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity housing healthcare utilization data for ≥80% of the Texas state population (100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service). Analytical sample included all Medicare enrollees with a primary discharge diagnosis (AIS or ICH) from 2016 to 2020.

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Abstract WP140: Early Post Acute Care Pathways are Predictive of 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Analysis of Clinical and Claims Linked Data

Stroke Journal

We evaluated the influence of early (30-day) post-acute care (PAC) pathways on 1-year HT.Methods:We analyzed a cohort of Medicare AIS patients at a 7-hospital stroke certified health system (2016 to 2020). All claims within 1 year of hospitalization were collated and grouped into corresponding care pathways.

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Abstract 49: 15-Year Trends in Age and Sex-Specific Utilization of Carotid Revascularization Procedures in the United States

Stroke Journal

to -4.8), while CAS use declined from 2006-2016 but increased significantly over 2016-2020 in both men (APC 16.5%, 95%CI 10.0 to -4.8), while CAS use declined from 2006-2016 but increased significantly over 2016-2020 in both men (APC 16.5%, 95%CI 10.0 With the CMS change CAS use could increase further.

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