Publications by authors named "Audry Shan Yin Lee"
Health Services Costs of Clinical Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in Singapore.
Value Health Reg Issues
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on understanding the yearly healthcare costs associated with heart failure (HF) patients in Singapore, specifically those with reduced ejection fraction (<40%).
- It analyzed data from 2011 through 2019, showing a decline in hospital admissions overall while noting stable per-patient admission costs, which ranged from S$16,000 to S$18,800 annually.
- The findings indicate that healthcare costs significantly increase in the final year of life, highlighting the need for more cost-effective management approaches to alleviate financial strain on Singapore's healthcare system.
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the rising need for echocardiograms (echo) in aging populations affected by heart failure (HF) while highlighting the shortage of trained sonographers and long waiting times.
- Researchers tested an AI-enhanced point-of-care echo conducted by novices after a short training period to see how accurately it could detect reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients suspected of having HF.
- The results showed that the AI novice method was quite effective, with a high accuracy and shorter testing time compared to standard echo, suggesting it could help improve HF diagnosis and expand access beyond specialized centers.
Introduction: Remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) has been shown to improve patient safety and reduce in-office visits. We report our experience with remote monitoring via the Medtronic CareLink(®) network.
Methods: Patients were followed up for six months with scheduled monthly remote monitoring transmissions in addition to routine in-office checks.