Kyle Klute OD FAAO’s Post

Patient counseling and logistical considerations are key when managing Dry AMD. In this article, Karen W. Jeng-Miller, MD, MPH, details atrophy qualifications and indications for treatment options for patients. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3xlfRT8

In our March issue, Richard Shuldiner, OD, FAAO discusses how different types of low-vision spectacles can assist glaucoma patients. #optometry #glaucoma https://lnkd.in/gyzDqr4V

From diagnosis to recovery, the journey of managing glaucoma is complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on individual patient needs: https://lnkd.in/gbfDfWXz

There is no question that anti–VEGF-A therapy has revolutionized care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) by stabilizing disease and improving visual acuity. In the real world, however, standard-of-care monotherapies approved for wet AMD fall short of providing the outcomes seen in clinical trials. There are several reasons for this gap. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyGeJ2xY

Miltos Krokidis' article tip! Can immediate angiography play a significant role for trauma patients? Read this interesting retrospective cohort study on 1455 patients that confirms the crucial role of immediate angiography in decreasing in-hospital mortality and non-operative management failures. https://lnkd.in/dTsmYc6m

DEDICATE-DZKH6 presented at the ACC.24 meeting and was promising. TAVR was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantially decreased rates of death or stroke at one year in low-risk patients, compared with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). We may still need long-term data regarding the durability of the TAVR valves especially low risk patient population. Heart team approach still is the recommended way to decide TAVR vs SAVR in a patient centric approach, which should take patient preferences into consideration

The future of Glaucoma management is evolving I do beleive SLT should be available in any eye clinic nowadays.

Value of advanced cardiac imaging

Did you know the average hospital system can save 8+digits by rethinking how they monitor urine output? Early warning systems are implemented in the hospital for a reason–they provide an opportunity to avoid a condition getting worse Accuryn has been shown to detect acute kidney injury ~34 hours before standard of care, serum creatine.  Have you looked into  how patient care could improve along with your bottom line if you could reduce costs associated with caring for patients with AKI?

Check out my latest post on the Medicare and payor payment policies affecting coverage of breast imaging tests for asymptomatic women beyond screening mammograms. Stakeholders are advocating for expanded coverage and support full reimbursement without copayments and deductibles for these crucial women's imaging studies. #Medicare #BreastImaging #HealthcarePolicy