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Intensive Versus Traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation: Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in a 2016–2020 Retrospective Medicare Cohort

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves cardiovascular outcomes and reduces mortality, but less is known about the relative benefit of intensive CR (ICR) which incorporates greater lifestyle education through 72 sessions (versus 36 in CR).

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Thrombectomy Use in the United States for Basilar Artery Occlusion in the Era of Neutral Clinical Trials: 2018 to 2020 Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

BACKGROUNDIn 2019 and 2020, 2 randomized trials of basilar artery occlusion (BAO) thrombectomy reported no improvement in functional outcomes with thrombectomy, despite observational evidence and weak guidelines recommending thrombectomy. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. versus 16.1%;P=0.41). versus 16.1%;P=0.41).

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. In 2020, she received the AHA/ASA David Sherman award for her lifetime contributions to post acute stroke care, research, training, innovation, and advocacy ([link] ).

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Abstract WMP40: Rehabilitation Therapy Utilization by Stroke Survivors Across US Insurance Payors

Stroke Journal

The study outcome was a new speech pathology (SLT), occupational therapy (OT), or physical therapy (PT) encounter during the first year after discharge.Results:57,647 total cases were identified with 30% Medicare FFS, 33% Truven (Commercial) Medicare Advantage plan (65 years and older), and 37% Truven commercial (less than 65 years old).

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Abstract 4142159: Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Readmission Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure – United States Population-Based Survey Analysis

Circulation

While TR can worsen the clinical outcomes in HF patients, its impact on gender, racial and socioeconomic factors remains largely unexplored.

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Abstract WMP45: Home Time May Not be a Suitable Measure of Functional Recovery to Compare Rehabilitation Outcomes in Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Home time is a valid measure of functional recovery in stroke patients that is often used in outcome studies. Introduction:There has been an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and skilled nursing facility (SNF) in promoting functional recovery.

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Abstract WP48: Prescription Rate for Antihyperglycemic Medication With Proven Cardiovascular Benefit at Discharge in Stroke Patients Not Equal Among Payer Sources

Stroke Journal

Participating Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG)-Stroke hospitals track EBG data to improve outcomes. 1, 2020-Dec. Payer sources were identified as: self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/HMO. Differences in compliance rates were 10% for Medicare, 13.5% 21, 2022, from 51 Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke hospitals.

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