Tag: Heart Failure
ESC: Catheter Ablation Aids Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation, End-Stage Heart Failure
Patient benefits seen for all-cause mortality, implantation of a left ventricular assist device, or urgent heart transplantation
ESC: Semaglutide Beneficial for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
Treatment with semaglutide led to larger reductions in symptoms and physical limitations, greater weight loss
ESC: Treating Iron Deficiency May Not Aid Heart Failure Patients
Study did not meet primary endpoint for composite of death, heart failure hospitalization, and exercise function
Increasing Daily Step Counts Tied to Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
Self-reported health status better for patients increasing step counts over 12 weeks
Differences Identified According to Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure
Highest rate of acute myocardial infarction seen for patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction
Historical Redlining Linked to Risk for Heart Failure in Black Adults
Relationship between redlining and heart failure risk strongest in most socioeconomically disadvantaged communities
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tied to Increased Incidence of Heart Failure
Significant association was similar for women and men, and was seen for patients aged 61 to 70 years and 70 years and older
One in Four Patients Die Within One Year of First Heart Failure Hospitalization
Authors say better use of guideline-directed medical therapy may cut reshospitalizations, costs
Posthospitalization Meal Delivery Boosts Outcomes for Older Adults
Findings for 30-day rehospitalization and mortality in patients with and without heart failure
Half of Medicaid Patients With Diabetes, Heart Failure Do Not Get Follow-Up
Black and Hispanic adults less likely to receive recommended postdischarge care