Cost-Effectiveness of Increased Influenza Vaccination to Reduce MACE Readmission Risk
Achieving an influenza vaccination rate of at least 80% could be cost-saving.
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Pulmonary Vasodilators Reduce Mortality in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
Investigators assessed the efficacy and safety of pulmonary vasodilators to treat pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Aclidinium Delays COPD Event Onset, Does Not Increase MACE Risk
Individuals with moderate to very severe COPD and cardiovascular risk factors did not have an increased risk for all-cause mortality or major adverse cardiovascular event occurrence with the use of aclidinium.
Effect of Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease on Heart Failure Outcomes
Investigators sought to categorize patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease and heart failure separately from patients with heart failure with normal coronary arteries, so as to more specifically analyze risk for cardiovascular hospitalization and all-cause mortality.
Effects of Staged Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for CTEPH on Renal Function
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty therapy improves pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics, with positive effects on renal function.
Afib Diagnosed During Critical Care Linked to Higher Long-Term Stroke Risk
An increased risk for stroke and SE was found among patients with newly diagnosed AF while receiving critical care compared with those without AF,
Reducing the Risk of Device-Related Thrombosis Following LAA Closure
Future research needs to look at the role of antithrombotic therapy following percutaneous left atrial appendage closure.
Cases Presented Online Can Educate Clinicians on Shared Decision-Making
Researchers recently performed a simulation study to determine how 3 levels of shared decision making can increase the chances of patients suing for adverse outcomes.
Severe Infection Linked With Cardiovascular Disease in People With HIV
Acute infection and cardiovascular disease have demonstrated a time-dependent relationship in people with HIV.
Smartphone/Smartwatch Devices Effective for Heart Failure Telemonitoring
Study demonstrated the feasibility of a newly designed mobile application for telemonitoring of patients after heart failure hospitalization.
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