Most recent by Anu Lala, MD
Beta-blockers may not help after acute heart attack if ejection fraction preserved
ATLANTA — In patients who underwent early angiography for acute MI and had ejection fraction of 50% or more, long-term beta-blocker use did not reduce risk for death or new MI compared with no use, researchers reported.
Empagliflozin did not cut risk for death, HF hospitalization after heart attack: EMPACT-MI
ATLANTA — In the EMPACT-MI trial, empagliflozin treatment soon after an acute MI did not significantly lower risk for HF hospitalization or death from any cause compared with placebo among patients with increased risk for HF.
Intensive treatment strategy after discharge for HF reduces death, readmission at 180 days
CHICAGO — In patients hospitalized for acute HF, an intensive treatment strategy of rapid uptitration of appropriate medications and close follow-up reduced death and readmission at 180 days compared with usual care, researchers reported.
Video: Strict sodium restrictions show no benefit in preventing HF hospitalization
In this video, Anu Lala, MD, associate professor of medicine (cardiology) at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses key takeaways from the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session regarding HF.
Video: ‘Language matters’ in new HF guidelines
In this video, Anu Lala, MD, associate professor of medicine (cardiology) at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses new HF developments stemming from the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.