COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021
A 2021 U.S. mortality data report indicates COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, following heart disease and cancer.
In 2021, COVID-19 remained the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer.
Systematic review outlines role of mitochondrial DNA mutations in heart failure pathogenesis
Review explores how mitochondrial DNA mutations may contribute to heart failure
A systematic review summarizes evidence on mitochondrial DNA mutations in heart failure.
Mitochondrial DNA mutations can cause heart failure by disrupting energy production, increasing harmful molecules, and triggering inflammati…
Report examines racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosed heart disease and diabetes among US adults
How do heart disease and diabetes rates differ across racial and ethnic groups in the US?
An observational report describes racial and ethnic disparities in the prevalence of diagnosed heart disease and diabetes among US adults.
A new report highlights racial and ethnic differences in diagnosed heart disease and diabetes rates across US adults, urging better data col…
Deep learning model predicts left atrial imaging from ECG, improves AF and HF risk stratification
Can a simple ECG reading predict your risk for heart rhythm problems?
An observational cohort study using UK Biobank data developed a deep learning model that predicts left atrial imaging indices from 12-lead E…
A routine 10-second heart test can now predict hidden risks for serious heart conditions better than current clinical scores.
ECG parameter P0PV1 identifies CRT-D benefit and harm in non-LBBB heart failure patients
Can a simple heart test show who benefits from a pacemaker-like device?
A post-hoc analysis of 535 non-LBBB patients with wide QRS and low LVEF from the MADIT-CRT trial found that a novel ECG variable (P0PV1) ide…
A standard heart test can predict who benefits from a special pacemaker and who might be harmed by it instead.
Heart disease and cancer death rates studied in US adults aged 45-64 from 1999 to 2018
U.S. study tracks heart disease and cancer death rates in middle-aged adults
An observational study examined heart disease and cancer death rates among US men and women aged 45-64 years from 1999 to 2018.
A U.S. study tracked heart disease and cancer death rates in middle-aged adults from 1999 to 2018, but the final results were not reported.
Observational report finds decline in emergency visits for heart attack, stroke, hyperglycemic crisis during early COVID-19
Did people stop going to the ER for heart attacks and strokes during COVID?
An observational report describes a decline in emergency department visits for acute life-threatening conditions (heart attack, stroke, hype…
Emergency room visits for heart attacks, strokes, and dangerous blood sugar emergencies dropped during the first 10 weeks of the COVID-19 na…
Afterload-adjusted strain associated with outcomes in mixed aortic valve disease
Heart imaging measure linked to risk in patients with mixed aortic valve disease
A retrospective observational study of 950 patients with moderate or greater aortic stenosis found lower afterload-adjusted strain was indep…
A specific heart imaging measurement predicts higher risk of death or hospitalization in patients with mixed aortic valve disease.
Furosemide plus hypertonic saline linked to lower biomarker increases after saline load in ADHF
Study in 200 heart failure patients compares two intravenous diuretic treatment approaches
A randomized controlled trial of 200 patients with acute decompensated HFrEF found intravenous furosemide plus small-volume hypertonic salin…
Adding salt water to heart failure diuretics reduced stress markers in patients, but the study did not show if patients felt better or left …
Bariatric surgery associated with lower cardiovascular risks than GLP-1RA therapy in adults with obesity
Study finds bariatric surgery linked to lower heart risks than GLP-1 drugs in adults with obesity
A meta-analysis of observational studies including 39,569 adults with obesity found bariatric surgery was associated with lower risks of mor…
Adults with obesity who had bariatric surgery faced lower risks of death and heart failure than those taking GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy.
TTE-guided leadless pacemaker implantation shows feasibility and comparable duration to fluoroscopy in small cohort
Can a heart pacemaker be implanted without any X-ray radiation?
A prospectively protocolized single-arm cohort study with retrospective comparative analysis evaluated completely TTE-guided leadless pacema…
Doctors successfully implanted 10 leadless heart pacemakers using only ultrasound, avoiding X-ray radiation and contrast dye risks for vulne…
Qualitative synthesis identifies four themes in dyadic coping experiences for chronic heart failure
Study explores how heart failure patients and caregivers cope together and need support
A qualitative meta-synthesis of 16 studies explored dyadic coping experiences in chronic heart failure patients and informal caregivers.
Heart failure patients and caregivers often clash over care, feel emotionally drained, and need support to rebuild purpose and manage the di…
Questions about Heart Failure
Are SGLT2 inhibitors effective for treating heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction?
Yes, SGLT2 inhibitors are effective for treating heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction, reducing heart failure hospitalizations and improving outcomes.
Full answer →Does finerenone help patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction?
Yes, finerenone reduces cardiovascular death and worsening heart failure events in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction, based on a network meta-analysis and the FINEARTS-HF trial.
Full answer →Can erythropoiesis-stimulating agents help adults with chronic heart failure and anaemia?
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) reduce total heart failure hospitalizations and improve exercise tolerance in adults with chronic heart failure and anaemia, but do not lower mortality risk.
Full answer →Do alternative loop diuretics reduce hospitalizations for patients with chronic heart failure?
No, alternative loop diuretics (torsemide, azosemide, piretanide) do not reduce hospitalizations compared to furosemide in chronic heart failure, based on a systematic review of 23 trials.
Full answer →What are the main themes in coping experiences for chronic heart failure patients and caregivers?
Coping experiences for CHF patients and caregivers center on differing views of illness, emotional exhaustion, strained relationships, and a need for support to find new meaning.
Full answer →Does taking Qishen Yiqi dropping pills plus Western medicine improve chronic heart failure efficacy?
A 2024 trial found that adding Qishen Yiqi dropping pills to standard Western medicine improved clinical effectiveness and heart function in chronic heart failure patients.
Full answer →Does having higher levels of EPA in my blood increase my risk of ischemic heart disease?
Higher EPA levels may slightly increase ischemic heart disease risk, according to genetic studies, but the evidence is not definitive.
Full answer →What side effects or benefits did levosimendan show for patients with acute heart failure?
Levosimendan improves symptoms and heart function in acute heart failure, but can cause hypotension and tachycardia; benefits may vary by BMI.
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