Heart Failure
Top in cardiology: AI predicts cardiac events; marijuana linked to heart failure risk
A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions showed that CaRi-Heart, an AI-based technology, predicted cardiac events by detecting coronary inflammation invisible to the human eye.
Smartphone-based speech analysis app may predict worsening heart failure
PHILADELPHIA — A novel smartphone-based speech analysis technology predicted worsening heart failure that could lead to hospitalization, according to results of a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Physical and mental health measures worse for adults with HF vs. lung, colorectal cancers
PHILADELPHIA — Older adults with heart failure have worse physical and mental health than those with several types of cancer, a speaker reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
In acute MI, dapagliflozin confers cardiometabolic benefit, in absence of diabetes, HF
PHILADELPHIA — In patients without diabetes or heart failure presenting with acute MI and impaired left ventricular function, dapagliflozin improved cardiometabolic outcomes compared with placebo, according to the DAPA-MI trial.
Heart-related deaths will continue to rise with increased extreme heat, model suggests
CV deaths associated with extreme heat are projected to increase by 162% in the U.S. between now and 2065 when factoring in current climate policies, with the greatest burden on Black and older adults, data show.
Top in cardiology: Return to play after sudden cardiac arrest; CMS program cuts CV events
There is growing evidence that elite athletes with genetic heart disease could reasonably return to play after a sudden cardiac arrest, although a shared decision-making process may be appropriate.
Outcomes vary among patients eligible for hemodynamic-guided HF management
Moderately symptomatic patients with HF with elevated peptides or prior HF hospitalization, while experiencing differing outcome trajectories, derived similar benefit from hemodynamic-guided management, a speaker reported.
Mortality burden related to heart failure with sleep apnea increasing in US
HONOLULU — Heart failure and sleep apnea-related mortality significantly increased over the last 2 decades, with greater risks among the elderly, men and Black individuals, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
CMHC spotlights impact of digital health, social determinants on cardiometabolic care
The 2023 Cardiometabolic Health Congress will return in-person to Boston with the latest updates spanning all aspects of cardiometabolic health, including CVD, diabetes, kidney disease, lipid and lifestyle management and obesity.
Patient engagement with daily pulmonary artery pressure readings shows benefit in HF
Patients with HF who viewed their daily pulmonary artery pressure made informed lifestyle choices, decreased weight and improved their pressure, especially those above target range, a speaker reported.