Publications by authors named "Eric W Rudofker"
Mechanisms causing the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (long COVID) remain elusive, but the clinical phenotype is consistent with cardiac deconditioning. We report a case series of patients with long COVID whose symptoms improved/resolved with exercise and present exercise training as a novel therapeutic strategy for management of long COVID syndrome. ().
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- - The study analyzes two Medicare payment programs for treating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) using different classification methods: the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (using ) codes) and the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (using diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs).
- - Among 2,176 patients, only 19.3% were common to both cohorts, with DRG patients being older, more often female, and having higher rates of heart and kidney diseases; they also experienced higher mortality and readmission rates compared to the AMI cohort.
- - The findings indicate that the choice of classification method significantly impacts patient demographics and outcomes, highlighting the need for careful consideration in quality assessment initiatives.
Purpose Of Review: This review summarizes the risks of lower extremity amputation associated with critical limb ischemia (CLI) and discusses current therapies that can prevent amputation in CLI.
Recent Findings: CLI remains an under-recognized condition associated with high rates of major amputation and disparities in care. Optimal medical therapy can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular and limb events, but revascularization combined with close wound care remains the cornerstone of amputation prevention.