A-fib plus heart failure a dangerous combo
For the four in 10 patients with newly diagnosed heart failure who also have the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, the prognosis can be poor.
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Disease or Syndrome: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with systolic heart failure, aortic stenosis shows limited benefits
Findings from the TAVR UNLOAD study found limited benefits of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the treatment of heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and moderate aortic stenosis (AS).
Oct 29, 2024
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National Swedish study shows declining heart failure mortality
A new study by Karolinska Institutet shows that heart failure mortality has decreased in Sweden over the last 20 years. The study has been published in the European Journal of Heart Failure.
Oct 28, 2024
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Global study highlights the life-saving impact of guideline-directed medical therapy in heart failure patients
Heart failure is a rapidly growing public health issue that can be difficult to manage on a global scale. But there are tools that exist that can improve outcomes, such as guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).
Oct 2, 2024
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American College of Cardiology issues guide for managing in-patient heart failure
The American College of Cardiology has issued updated guidance on managing patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF) to provide a decision-making pathway that tailors therapy to clinical trajectory to better manage disease.
Aug 8, 2024
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Study links e-cigarette use with higher risk of heart failure
People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI
Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Investigating cost effectiveness of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, their cost-effectiveness remains unknown. The authors of an article published in Cardiovascular ...
Jun 19, 2023
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New study finds virtual care team strategy improves treatment for heart failure patients
Recent studies have provided strong evidence that patients with heart failure can benefit from medical therapies that can reduce risk of worsening symptoms and extend patients' lives. But despite new guidelines, adoption ...
Mar 6, 2023
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AI transforms smartwatch ECG signals into diagnostic tool for heart failure
A study published in Nature Medicine reports the ability of a smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure in nonclinical environments. Researchers at Mayo Clinic applied artificial intelligence (AI) to Apple Watch ECG ...
Nov 14, 2022
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