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Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Few Older Patients Get Needed Cardiac Rehab
01/17/2020
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings,...
01/17/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care

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