Effectiveness Of Imaging Pathways For CVD Epidemics Of The Elderly
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$713,453.00
Summary
Cardiac imaging is widely used to guide cardiology treatments, especially in the cardiovascular disease epidemics of the elderly (atrial fibrillation, aortic stenosis and heart failure). However, despite the expenditure of ~$1 billion/year on cardiac imaging in Australia, there is little evidence of value. This Partnership seeks to link researchers with providers and imaging industry to provide data regarding appropriate use, quality control and integration of decision-making with imaging.
Guidance Of Heart Failure Management Programs By Risk Assessment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$991,654.00
Summary
After admission with acute heart failure (HF), readmissions to hospital are frequent. This Partnership project aims to reduce HF readmissions by using data linkage to target community services, developing a HF readmission prediction score, and applying this to a novel, variable intensity HF management program, so resources are directed towards the highest risk patients. The study will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this approach and provide educate community-based providers on the process.