Heart Failure
Living alone ups risk for any hospitalization in patients with heart failure
Adults with HF who reported living alone were more likely to be hospitalized for any reason compared with those who reported living with others, according to data from a meta-analysis.
Decongestion via novel thoracic duct decompression device for worsening HF feasible
Early data show that thoracic duct decompression with a novel catheter-based system on top of IV loop diuretics safely lowered congestion in patients with acute decompensated HF compared with diuretics alone.
Microvascular function affected by HF correlated to cognitive impairment
Researchers reported that HF was independently prognostic of both cardiac and cerebral microvascular dysfunction predictive of impaired cognitive function.
Top in cardiology: Studies show benefits of yoga, stair climbing
Adults on medication for heart failure who participated in a yoga therapy program for 1 year saw improvements in quality of life measures, strength and endurance, as well as enhanced left ventricular function, according to a study.
Cost-effectiveness of sacubitril/valsartan increases at lower ranges of LVEF
Researchers reported that sacubitril/valsartan was more cost-effective for patients with HF and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction vs. those with HF with mildly reduced EF, for whom it was of intermediate value.
Enhance daily activities, target kinesiophobia to improve health status in HF
Data show a close association between heart function, activities of daily living and kinesiophobia in patients with HF, suggesting cardiac rehab programs based on those factors could improve health status.
Younger age at heart failure diagnosis tied to dementia risk
Adults diagnosed with HF before age 65 years were 67% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia during 12 years of follow-up compared with adults diagnosed at age 75 years or older, suggesting careful neurocognitive monitoring is needed.
AHA announces late-breaker lineup to be presented at 2023 Scientific Sessions
The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, which will be held live in Philadelphia and can be attended virtually Nov. 10 to 13, will feature eight late-breaking science sessions over 3 days.
Thyroid dysfunction in HCM predicts risk for sudden cardiac death, worsening HF
Adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who had lower levels of free triiodothyronine were 53% more likely to experience sudden cardiac death and were at nearly fourfold greater risk for worsening HF, data show.
Elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 may be linked with heart failure risk
Elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 may be associated with an increased risk for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease, according to a recently published study.