Selexipag Linked to Reduced Risk of Death, Complications in PAH
Reduced risk of composite of death or pulmonary arterial hypertension-linked complications
Two Draft Statements From USPSTF Open for Comment
Insufficient evidence for lipid screening in children; recommendation for statins varies with age, risk
FDA Approves Uptravi for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Drug found to limit worsening of the disease and reduce the need for hospitalization
Many Ignore Warning Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Survival significantly higher for patients who call emergency services in response to symptoms
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Nursing Conditions Tied to Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival
Better work environments, decreased patient-to-nurse ratios up survival
Pepducin PZ-128 Inhibits Platelet Protease-Activated Receptor-1
Rapid, specific, dose-dependent, reversible inhibition seen in patients with coronary artery disease
Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated
Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
FDA Approves LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator for Children
For heart patients who can't have device implanted
