Tag: Heart Failure

PREVENT equations developed and validated in adults aged 30 to 79 years without known CVD and included eGFR as a predictor

Heart had been showing signs of rejection in the days before his death

Patient benefits seen for all-cause mortality, implantation of a left ventricular assist device, or urgent heart transplantation

Treatment with semaglutide led to larger reductions in symptoms and physical limitations, greater weight loss

Study did not meet primary endpoint for composite of death, heart failure hospitalization, and exercise function

Self-reported health status better for patients increasing step counts over 12 weeks

Highest rate of acute myocardial infarction seen for patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction

Relationship between redlining and heart failure risk strongest in most socioeconomically disadvantaged communities

Significant association was similar for women and men, and was seen for patients aged 61 to 70 years and 70 years and older

Authors say better use of guideline-directed medical therapy may cut reshospitalizations, costs