Abstract Objective To investigate whether a prediction model based on data available early in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) admission can predict the risk of readmission. Background Reducing readmissions following hospitalization…
Abstract Background Reducing readmissions following hospitalization is a national priority. Identifying patients at high risk for readmission after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) early in a hospitalization would enable…
Abstract Background/Purpose Critical hand ischemia (CHI) can be devastating and may result in amputation. Distal vessel calcification has been shown to be a major factor in causing CHI. Atherectomy in…
Abstract Background The presence of coronary artery calcification is associated with a significant burden of coronary artery disease along with being a predictor of increased adverse ischemic events. The Diamondback…
Abstract Background Newer P2Y12 inhibitors have more rapid onset of platelet inhibition compared with clopidogrel, especially the intravenous P2Y12 inhibitor cangrelor. Direct comparisons between cangrelor and oral P2Y12 inhibitors ticagrelor…
Over nearly a decade, we have made substantial progress in predicting, understanding, and preventing hospital readmission following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In 2007, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) noted…
