Heart Failure
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Sacubitril/valsartan enhances glycemic control in diabetic patients with heart failure
New PARADIGM-HF analysis indicates a two-fer benefit.
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Digoxin definitively dissed for AF
WASHINGTON – A sharp early increase in sudden death has been documented.
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Moderate exercise benefits hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients
There were clinically meaningful improvements in exercise capacity; patients felt better.
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Cannabis associated with increased risk of heart failure and stroke
Cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular accidents and heart failure in a retrospective analysis of the Nationwide...
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Prediction: LVADs will rule end-stage heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Will mechanical circulatory support ultimately surpass heart transplantation?
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Big changes ahead in heart failure management
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Nonthoracic MRI safe in patients with cardiac devices
Nonthoracic MRI was safe in patients who had implanted non–MRI-conditional pacemakers or ICDs, as long as they followed a specific safety protocol...
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Consider ultraslow thrombolysis for mechanical valve thrombosis
SNOWMASS, COLO. - A promising nonsurgical alternative for mechanical valve thrombosis is ready for prime time practice.
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The two faces of mitral regurgitation
Primary and secondary mitral regurgitation are two different diseases, and must be treated as such.
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Trials refine device therapy options for heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – The indication for primary prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy in patients with nonischemic heart...
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Smaller, intrapericardial LVAD noninferior to HeartMate II
A smaller, centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist device that lies entirely within the pericardial space was found noninferior to the HeartMate...