Caitlin W. Hicks

Oct 5, 2024 | annalsofvascularsurgery.com | Caitlin W. Hicks

Get full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References:1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. National Coverage Analysis: Carotid Artery Stenting. Available at: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-decision-memo.aspx?proposed=N&NCAId=157. Accessed 01/21/20242. Roubin G, Brott, T., Clair, D. G., Dabus, G., Gray, W., Heck, D., Jankowitz, B., Jovin, T., Katzen, B., Lyden, S., Meshia, J., Metzger, C., Rosenfield, K., Sachar, R., Siddiqui, A., White, C.

Oct 1, 2024 | annalsofvascularsurgery.com | Endovascular Surgery |Caitlin W. Hicks

KeywordsTCARtranscarotid artery revascularizationcarotid stentinghealthcare disparitiesracial disparitiesstrokeGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Marcaccio, C.L. ∙ O’Donnell, T.F.X. ∙ Dansey, K.D. ... Disparities in reporting and representation by sex, race, and ethnicity in endovascular aortic device trialsJ Vasc Surg. 2022 Nov; 76:1244-1252.e22. Mallela, D.P. ∙ Canner, J.K. ∙ Zarkowsky, D.S. ...

Sep 30, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Caitlin W. Hicks |Frank J. Veith

Risks of Expanded Medicare Coverage of Carotid Artery Stenting We are on the precipice of a major shift in carotid revascularization management. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has historically been the gold standard of revascularization for patients with carotid artery stenosis.

Jun 19, 2024 | ejves.com | Endovascular Surgery |Caitlin W. Hicks

KeywordsEndovascularEndovascular procedureIntermittent claudicationPeripheral arterial diseaseTibial arteriesTreatment of infrapopliteal vessels is relatively common in the USA.

Apr 4, 2024 | annalsofvascularsurgery.com | Caitlin W. Hicks |Endovascular Surgery |Michael S. Conte

Abstract The clinical judgement of a physician is one of the most important aspects of medical quality, yet it is rarely captured with quality measures in use today. We propose a novel approach using individualized physician benchmarking that measures the appropriateness of care that a physician delivers by looking at their practice pattern in a specific clinical situation.