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Novel Model Aids Prediction of Survival in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 – For individuals with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), a new model facilitates prediction of lifelong overall and heart failure hospitalization-free...
ESC: Catheter Ablation Aids Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation, End-Stage Heart Failure
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – For patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage heart failure, the combination of catheter ablation and guideline-directed medical therapy is associated with a lower...
ESC: Treating Iron Deficiency May Not Aid Heart Failure Patients
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – Ferric carboxymaltose does not improve a hierarchical composite outcome of death, heart failure hospitalizations, and exercise function in ambulatory patients with heart...
ESC: Semaglutide Beneficial for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – For patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity, semaglutide is associated with a larger reduction in symptoms and physical limitations,...
Wegovy May Be Valuable New Option for Heart Failure Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – Weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) and its diabetes-focused cousin, Ozempic, have already upended the treatment of both obesity and diabetes, with sales of both drugs...
AHA News: What Is Shared Decision-Making, and How Can It Help Patients?
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Traditionally, many decisions about medical treatment were left up to doctors: They decided, and patients agreed. Today, health care...
AHA News: Mom of 2 Survived Heart Failure During Pregnancy and Became Certified Paramedic
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Since she was a child, Yanela Vickers has loved babies and the medical field. She dreamed of going into obstetrics and gynecology....
Increasing Daily Step Counts Tied to Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – Increasing step counts are significantly associated with improvements in health status among patients with heart failure, according to a study published online July 26 in...
Step Counts Aren't Just for the Healthy: They Also Help Heart Failure Patients
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – Wearable devices like smartwatches continually track physical activity, urging folks to take more daily steps for their health. Now, a new study suggests this gentle...
Differences Identified According to Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 – Patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) have significant differences according to left ventricular ejection fraction, according to a study recently published...
Historical Redlining Linked to Risk for Heart Failure in Black Adults
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – Among Black Medicare beneficiaries, historical redlining, a marker of structural racism, is associated with heart failure risk, according to a study published online July...
Redlining May Raise Heart Failure Risk Among Black Americans
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – In areas where Black Americans have been historically affected by discriminatory housing practices, there is higher heart failure risk, according to new research....
Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – It doesn't matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week,...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tied to Increased Incidence of Heart Failure
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is associated with an increased incidence of new-onset heart failure, according to a research letter published online July 12 in JAMA Network...
Could Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fuel Heart Failure Risk?
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 – Call it a hand signal of sorts. New research from Germany shows that the common nerve disorder carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), may be a harbinger for heart failure among...
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