Can a Biomarker Predict Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure Patients?
In general, significantly greater NPY levels were observed in women, patients with diabetes, and patients with hypertension.
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People Who Are Homeless Have Worse Cardiovascular-Related In-Hospital Outcomes, Lower Intervention Rates
People who are homeless are less likely to receive appropriate interventions for cardiovascular conditions compared with individuals who are not homeless, which may indicate significant barriers to care in patients who are homeless.
Improved Oral Hygiene May Cut Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
Improved oral hygiene care is associated with a reduced risk for atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Risk Tool Can Predict Heart Failure in Patients With Diabetes
A novel machine learning-derived risk score can predict the risk for heart failure among outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
ACC Releases Guidelines to Optimize Treatment of HFrEF
The new ACC guidelines examine 10 pivotal issues in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Heart’s Natural Rhythm Replicated with Soft Robotic Sleeve
The device was found to support heart function in a porcine model of acute heart failure.
Avoiding 3 Major Conditions Can Significantly Reduce Risk of Heart Failure
Prevention of obesity, HTN and diabetes could substantially reduce onset of heart failure.
Heart Failure Medication Prices Vary Widely, Study Shows
This study suggests that patients can spend anywhere from $12 to $400 a month to fill their prescriptions.
Rising Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Seen in the United States
However, studies show that the length of stay and mortality are actually decreasing.
Quality Care for Heart Failure Similar in Both Teaching and Non-Teaching Hospitals
GWTG-HF shows similar adherence to performance measures in treating heart failure at teaching and non-teaching hospitals.
