Geographic variation in aortic stenosis treatment and outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States.

Pieter A J van BakelYunus AhmedHechuan HouDevraj SukulDonald S LikoskyJoost A van HerwaardenHimanshu J PatelMichael P Thompson

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2024)

Wide regional variation in the treatment and outcomes of AS was observed but were largely unexplained by patient factors and healthcare utilization. Understanding the determinants of AS treatment and outcomes can inform population health efforts for these patients.

Keyphrases

ejection fraction
healthcare
aortic stenosis
end stage renal disease
aortic valve
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
left ventricular
metabolic syndrome
peritoneal dialysis
adipose tissue
combination therapy
insulin resistance
atrial fibrillation
health insurance