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ARNI Again Shows Modest Benefits in HF With Mid-Range EF

Randomized trial suggests benefit is largely in those with 40-60% ejection fraction

Jun 23, 2023
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Earlier Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction Possible for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

A case for monitoring global longitudinal strain despite normal LVEF

Jun 20, 2023
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Poor Nutrition Status Linked With Survival After MitraClip

But procedure no less effective for this higher risk group, COAPT trial post hoc analysis shows

Jun 10, 2023
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Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodies

Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests

Jun 07, 2023
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Sotagliflozin Gets FDA's Blessing for Heart Failure

SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor approved on the basis of SOLOIST-WHF, SCORED trials

May 27, 2023
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Conduction System Pacing Techniques Tied to Improved LVEF in Heart Failure

Compared with biventricular pacing, increase in LVEF was found to be significant

May 22, 2023
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HF Shunt Results Hold Up Midterm in Early Data

6-month follow-up with investigational device gives support for pivotal trial

May 19, 2023
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Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

May 11, 2023
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Lower BP Might Mean Less Cardiac Conduction Disease

SPRINT post hoc analysis suggests a means for prevention

May 03, 2023
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Sketchy Benefits With Corticosteroids Persist in Children's Heart Surgery

An updated meta-analysis of the controversial practice shows no definite answers

Apr 28, 2023
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Atul Gawande on the Importance of Palliative Care

A "scandal" that routine care doesn't include talks about larger life goals, says surgeon-writer

Apr 25, 2023
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The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?

Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say

Apr 24, 2023
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Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2D

If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher

Apr 15, 2023
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ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groups

Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy

Apr 07, 2023
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