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Trial of Vascular Care Team vs. Education for PAD

American College of Cardiology

What is the difference in utilization of lipid management strategies when using a vascular care team including a clinical pharmacist versus usual care with provider education for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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Impact of Intensity of Vascular Care Preceding Major Amputation Among Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

We examined patient, hospital, and geographic characteristics associated with the intensity of vascular care received the year before amputation. 0.98];P=0.019), and those who received care at a safety-net hospital (odds ratio, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.78–0.97];P=0.012) Mean age, 76.6 0.85];P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Patients

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50 top hospitals for vascular care: Healthgrades

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Fifty hospitals were selected as the top in the nation for vascular care, according to a Healthgrades ranking released Oct.

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Study: Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Lead to Amputation

DAIC

The study, Racial, Socioeconomic, and Geographic Disparities in Preamputation Vascular Care for Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia ," followed patients in the year leading up to their amputation. Researchers evaluated the association between race, rurality, socioeconomic status (SES), and preamputation vascular care.

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Systems, hospitals with the most top heart physicians: Castle Connolly

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Most of the health systems and hospitals with the most top heart and vascular care physicians are in New York, according to Castle Connolly's 2024 accolades.

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HCA hospital increases cardiac, vascular surgical capacity

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Davie-based HCA Florida Healthcare's Mercy Hospital in Miami has opened four new operating rooms, including one dedicated to cardiac and vascular care.

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Imperative Care Expands Precision Thrombectomy Portfolio

DAIC

Historically, peripheral vascular thrombectomy has lacked technologies that effectively address challenging clot and preserve vessel health for the patient, said Doug Boyd, SVP and General Manager of Imperative Cares Vascular business.