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Medtronic Presents New Data, Clinical Milestones at CRT 2025

DAIC

It assessed Rate Pressure Product (RPP) a measure of cardiac workload linked to long-term cardiovascular outcomes. Blood Pressure Response Following Radiofrequency Renal Denervation" was presented byDr. The analysis was conducted to assess blood pressure changes, specifically OSBP, at six- and twelve-months post-procedure.

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CMS Grants Distinct TPT Device Code and Category to Recor Medical for Ultrasound Renal Denervation

DAIC

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have granted the company’s Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation system a Transitional Pass-through (TPT) payment. The approval of TPT offers incremental reimbursement payments for outpatient procedures performed with ultrasound renal denervation for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.

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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

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. Medicare Advantage (MA) uses capitated payments to reduce overutilization. One found higher LDL levels (81.5 mg/dL vs 78.9

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Initial Antihypertensive Prescribing in Relation to Blood Pressure Among Florida Medicaid and Medicare Recipients in the OneFlorida+ Research Consortium

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Volume 81, Issue 2 , Page e7-e9, February 1, 2024.

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Medtronic Presents New Data, Clinical Milestones

DAIC

It assessed Rate Pressure Product (RPP) a measure of cardiac workload linked to long-term cardiovascular outcomes. Blood Pressure Response Following Radiofrequency Renal Denervation" was presented byDr. The analysis was conducted to assess blood pressure changes, specifically OSBP, at six- and twelve-months post-procedure.

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New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight Using Mobile Technology

DAIC

partially because its key risk factor, high blood pressure, is a ‘silent killer,’ and most patients have no symptoms before their first heart attack or stroke. CVD is especially prevalent in the Medicare-aged population, affecting more than 75 percent of those aged 60-79 and more than 90 percent of those aged 80 and over.

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

Stroke Journal

A logistic regression model was adjusted for age, sex, race, mechanical ventilation, systolic blood pressure, smoking status, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, congestive heart failure, Glasgow Coma Scale, ICH location (side and deep), ICH volume on CT, and presence of intraventricular hemorrhage. 1.84, p=0.009).Conclusion:Amongst