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Incretin-based drugs are not associated with increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure

Incretin-Based Drugs Don’t Up Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk

Rate of hospitalization for heart failure not up among those with or without a history of heart failure
Bariatric surgery to promote substantial weight loss is linked to reduced rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for heart failure exacerbations among obese patients with the condition

Bariatric Surgery Tied to Drop in Heart Failure Exacerbations

Fewer ER visits or hospitalizations after the surgery among obese patients with heart failure
Only one-in-five patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction receive digoxin at discharge

Use of Digoxin Down Among Patients With Heart Failure

Only one-in-five with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction receive digoxin at discharge
Beetroot juice improves submaximal aerobic endurance and blood pressure in elderly patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Beet Juice Aids BP, Aerobic Endurance With Heart Failure

Daily dosing versus single, acute dose may be more effective
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Impact of T2DM Meds on Heart Failure Hospitalization Explored

No correlation between hospitalization with DDP-4is versus sulfonylureas, or saxagliptin versus sitagliptin
Sodium restriction may be harmful in patients with chronic heart failure

Sodium Restriction May Be Detrimental in Heart Failure

Sodium restriction linked to increased risk of death or heart failure hospitalization
For patients with chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure undergoing coronary procedures

Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration Beneficial in CKD, CHF

Reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy with no increase in acute heart failure
Nitrates don't improve quality of life or everyday activity levels as intended in patients with heart failure

Nitrates in Heart Failure May Harm More Than Help

Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find
Starting to exercise later in life can still reduce risk of heart failure

Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk at Any Age

Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits
Patients with heart failure initiating mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are rarely monitored in accordance with guidelines. The findings were published in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: Infrequent Monitoring for Heart Failure Patients on MRAs

Low monitoring rates in clinical practice in patients initiating mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists