CardioMEMS in a Busy Cardiology Practice: Less than Optimal Implementation of a Valuable Tool to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions
Introduction. Congestive heart failure is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality that results in a significant financial burden on healthcare expenditure. Though various strategies have been employed to reduce hospital readmissions, one valuable tool that remains greatly underutil...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4918757 |