February 18th, 2013
Selections from Richard Lehman’s Literature Review: February 18th
Richard Lehman, BM, BCh, MRCGP
This week’s topics include the relationship between hospital readmission and mortality rates for those hospitalized with acute MI, HF, or pneumonia, the effects of body size and hypertension treatments on CV event rates, and more.
February 9th, 2012
What Are You Doing About Readmission Rates?
Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
Today there was news that an insurance company may start incorporating incentives about readmission into its contracts. What are you doing about readmission rates at your institution?
NEJM Journal Watch — Recent Cardiology Articles- 10-Year Mortality in Patients Undergoing PCI for First-Time ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Possible Connection Between Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Does Knowledge of Asymptomatic Coronary Ischemia Improve Outcomes After Major Vascular Surgery?
- Effect of Telecardiology After Hospital Discharge for Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Intensive BP Reduction for Preventing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events