Atrial Fibrillation, Medicare and Strokes

STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

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Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.

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Stroke Strokes Innovation Research

iRhythm Unveils New Data Demonstrating Benefits of Long-Term Continuous Monitoring for Arrhythmia Detection

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

AF Often Asymptomatic: Even for atrial fibrillation (AF)the most commonly symptomatic arrhythmiaover half of all cases were asymptomatic. If left untreated, certain arrhythmias can damage the heart, brain, or other organs 4 and increase the risk of stroke or death. 2016;11(8). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0160181 1991;22(8):983-988.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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Abstract 63: Medicare Advantage Appears to Promote Stroke Prevention and Functional Independence Measure Gains with Lower Utilization than Fee-for-Service Medicare

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A63-A63, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke prevalence is highest in adults ages>65 years, the majority of whom are Medicare beneficiaries. Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare incentivizes utilization by paying for each service. One found higher LDL levels (81.5 mg/dL vs 78.9

Medicare

Medicare Blood Pressure Stroke Strokes

Effectiveness, utilisation and cost associated with implantable loop recorders versus external monitors after ischaemic or cryptogenic stroke

Open Heart

MAY 8, 2024

Objective Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are increasingly used for long-term rhythm monitoring after ischaemic and cryptogenic stroke, with the goal of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent initiation of oral anticoagulation to reduce risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Mean age was 69.9 (SD years and 53.5%

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Medicare

Potential Risk of Serious Bleeding in Patients With AF Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 19, 2024

A potentially serious drug interaction between diltiazem and apixaban or rivaroxaban has been reported in US Medicare patients taking these drugs together for atrial fibrillation. The study compared serious bleeding risk for new users of apixaban or rivaroxaban with atrial fibrillation treated with diltiazem or metoprolol.

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Atrial Fibrillation Medicare Embolism Hospital

Abstract WP122: Readmission to Acute Care from Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP122-AWP122, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Inpatient rehabilitation (IR) for patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) offers improved functional recovery and quality of life. Medicare, 1.17 [1.08-1.26]; 2.62]) and atrial fibrillation (1.52 [1.17-1.97]) 1.26]; 1.30 [1.18-1.43]),

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract WP246: CHA2DS2-VASC Score Predicts Outcomes After a Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP246-AWP246, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The CHA2DS2-VASC score is used to predict stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). CHA2DS2-VASC score (ranging from 0-9) was estimated based on comorbidities documented in hospital data as of the time of acute stroke/TIA.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life

Abstract TMP78: Disparities in Experiencing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among Survivors of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Hematoma Location

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP78-ATMP78, February 1, 2024. Medicare) have a lower risk of r-ICH (0.45, 0.31 - 0.67), AIS (0.71, 0.53 - 0.95), and MACE (0.58, 0.47 - 0.71). Patients with atrial fibrillation had a higher risk of AIS (1.47, 1.18 - 1.84) and MACE (1.26, 1.07 - 1.49). female; 43.2%

Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Medicare

Incidence, Prevalence, and Trends in Mortality and Stroke among Medicare Beneficiaries With Atrial Fibrillation: 2013 to 2019

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

APRIL 3, 2025

BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is known to be associated with increased risks of stroke and death, but contemporary studies of this association are lacking. We evaluated trends in stroke and death among Medicare beneficiaries with AF between 2013 and 2019.METHODS:Medicare per 1000 patient-years).

Medicare

Medicare Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes

Abstract 4141439: Catheter ablation and clinical outcomes among older Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Catheter ablation (CA) is increasingly used for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) for the composite and individual endpoints from CABANA trial (death, stroke, major bleeding or cardiac arrest) and CASTLE-AF trial (death or heart failure).

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Atrial Fibrillation Medicare Ablation Outcomes

Patient Characteristics Associated With Using Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 5, 2024

BACKGROUND:Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative to oral anticoagulants (OACs) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, but the predictors of LAAO use in routine care are unclear. years; female, 42.1%) and 792 600 OAC initiators (mean age, 78.48; female, 53.3%).

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Abstract 280: Risk Factors in 90day Ischemic Stroke Readmissions

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. Study Population includes all patients with an ischemic stroke inpatient admission in 2018 and were continuously enrolled with Medicare FFS for 1 year prior to and following their initial 2018 stroke admission.

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Risk Factors Stroke Strokes Medicare

Abstract WP235: Insurance Status and Intracerebral Hemorrhage Outcomes: A Post-Hoc Analysis of the ERICH Study

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP235-AWP235, February 1, 2025. Disparities in outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke have been associated with insurance coverage. The odds ratio for good outcome in those with private insurance was significantly higher in comparison to Medicare (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.06-2.03,

Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage Medicare Outcomes Medicaid

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The Society (..)

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Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori 1 Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion 2 Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The (..)

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Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

iRhythm Unveils New Data Demonstrating Benefits of Long-Term Continuous Monitoring for Arrhythmia Detection

Webinars

Abstract 63: Medicare Advantage Appears to Promote Stroke Prevention and Functional Independence Measure Gains with Lower Utilization than Fee-for-Service Medicare

Effectiveness, utilisation and cost associated with implantable loop recorders versus external monitors after ischaemic or cryptogenic stroke

Potential Risk of Serious Bleeding in Patients With AF Using Diltiazem With Apixaban or Rivaroxaban

Abstract WP122: Readmission to Acute Care from Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Abstract WP246: CHA2DS2-VASC Score Predicts Outcomes After a Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

Abstract TMP78: Disparities in Experiencing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among Survivors of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Hematoma Location

Incidence, Prevalence, and Trends in Mortality and Stroke among Medicare Beneficiaries With Atrial Fibrillation: 2013 to 2019

Abstract 4141439: Catheter ablation and clinical outcomes among older Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation

Patient Characteristics Associated With Using Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract 280: Risk Factors in 90day Ischemic Stroke Readmissions

Abstract WP235: Insurance Status and Intracerebral Hemorrhage Outcomes: A Post-Hoc Analysis of the ERICH Study

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