@SaxInstitute Congratulations @drshawonbd for receiving a 45 & Up Cardiovascular Research Grant for your project: Trajectories for chronic disease management plans use in primary care in adults with cardiovascular disease. (2/6)
We explored the risk factors for CIED infections using Australian data. Understanding these factors will aid clinicians in advising patients, identifying those at risk, and making informed decisions on device management and preventive measures.
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We've found that 22% of TAVI patients were readmitted within 90 days, with 76% seeking care at non-index hospitals. This was not linked to higher mortality or healthcare use. Reassuring news for TAVI patients in regional areas with limited access to return to index TAVI hospital!
🔥Excited to share our recently published article on trends and outcomes of PCI and CABG in #NSW in the American Journal of Cardiology!
➡️Dramatic shift from CABG to PCI
➡️PCI patient base extending to older & sicker patients
➡️CABG mortality decreased & PCI mortality unchanged