Tag: Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s versus 70s
Outcomes Superior for HM3 LVAD Regardless of Preimplant Strategy
HeartMate 3 superior to HeartMate II whether device is bridge to transplant or destination therapy
Major Cardiovascular Diseases May Up Long-Term Risk for ESKD
Risk highest for heart failure; risk for heart failure nominally higher with preserved ejection fraction
Diabetes Mellitus May Increase Risk for Developing Heart Failure
Increased risk for heart failure also seen in group of participants without diastolic dysfunction
Obesity May Up Cardiotoxicity Risk From Breast Cancer Therapy
Obesity independently associated with treatment-related cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients
Risk Score Developed to Help ID Heart Failure Risk in Leukemia
Risk score identifies risk among patients with acute leukemia treated with anthracyclines before chemo
Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
Ninefold higher cancer occurrence seen both before and after peripartum cardiomyopathy diagnosis
Improved Oral Hygiene May Cut Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
Frequent tooth brushing, professional dental cleaning linked to reduced risk for heart failure, a-fib in Korea
AHA: Neurohormonal Blockade Beneficial for Patients With LVAD
At four years, survival better among patients with LVADs receiving any NHB medication at six months
AHA: Impact of Valsartan Recall Examined for Ontario, Canada
Immediate increase in emergency department visits for hypertension seen after generic valsartan recall