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

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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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Medtronic Presents New Data, Clinical Milestones at CRT 2025

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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

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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

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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 Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.