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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

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tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan. 29, 2025 Researchers atOchsner Health, led byHernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model with a 93% accuracy rate in determining whether urgent carotid-intervention patients will regain functional independence. For information please visit Reference: Bazan HA et al.

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GE Healthcare Launches New Cardiac PET tracer

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tim.hodson Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:40 March 27, 2025 GE HealthCare is announcing theU.S.launch of Flyrcado(flurpiridaz F 18) injection at the 2025American College of Cardiology(ACC) AnnualScientific Session & Expo inChicago. Flyrcado is aunit dose positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (PET MPI) agent.

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

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tim.hodson Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:23 Mar. This innovative technology maximizes operational efficiency, enhances staff expertise, and delivers better patient outcomes, making it a wise long-term investment. a huge win: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT. 2012) 380:2095128. 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61728-0.

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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

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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP140-AWP140, February 1, 2025. Clinical data extracted from an EMR-driven registry were linked to PAC utilization information retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity with 80% data for the Texas state population (including 100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service). female; 63.6% 0.76) (Figure 3).

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Abstract WP217: Risks and Benefits of Lecanemab and Anticoagulants: Results from a Simulation Model

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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP217-AWP217, February 1, 2025. The Alzheimers Associations expert guidance is to avoid co-prescribing; however, CMS and FDA do not restrict or warn against it. Monthly model outcomes included ICH, ischemic stroke, cognitive impairment, quality-adjusted life months (QALMs), and survival.

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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

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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP44-AWMP44, February 1, 2025. Conclusion:Cluster analyses can elucidate high-risk patient profiles and guide in identifying intervenable targets and prioritizing provision of appropriate care, including rehabilitation, to optimize long-term patient outcomes. vs. 28.5%) (Fig.

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

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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP328-ATP328, February 1, 2025. We longitudinally followed the patients by linking the registry data to the Center for Medicare&Medicaid Service (CMS) claims data. Objective:The role of statins in the management of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remains controversial.