Heart Failure
Bariatric surgery cuts risk for CV events, death in older adults with obesity
Bariatric surgery is associated with significantly lower risk for MI, new-onset HF and death among older adults with obesity, regardless of diabetes status, according to an analysis of Medicare beneficiary data.
Obesity may drive HF risk in late-onset menopause
Risk for developing HF is significantly greater for women with obesity compared with women with a lower BMI and waist circumference, particularly among those who begin menopause at age 55 years or older, data show.
Study shows early benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure
After 1 year of treatment, SGLT2 inhibitors were associated with a 32% lower risk for hospitalization due to heart failure, regardless of type 2 diabetes status, according to a new study in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Highlights from the American College of Cardiology meeting for PCPs
Thousands of cardiovascular professionals recently attended the American College of Cardiology meeting, virtually or in Washington D.C., to debate and discuss their latest research.
VIDEO: Butler reviews benefits of patiromer observed in DIAMOND trial
WASHINGTON — In this Healio video exclusive, Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FESC, discusses the results of the DIAMOND trial of patiromer for the reduction of hyperkalemia in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction.
Study shows patiromer reduces potassium levels, lowers risk of heart failure drugs in CKD
Women with breast cancer at higher risk for cardiovascular disease events, mortality
Women with breast cancer exhibited higher risk for heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other cardiovascular disease events than women without breast cancer, according to prospective study results published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Medical interpreters can improve HF outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency
WASHINGTON — Integrating medical interpreters as part of the HF team and designing practical discharge plans could reduce disparities for patients with HF and limited English proficiency.
EHR alerts boosted prescription of guideline-recommended heart failure therapies
WASHINGTON — A personalized alert triggered via the electronic health record during office visits resulted in more frequent prescription of guideline-directed medical therapies for patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction.
Flu shot yields mixed findings in HF, with some seasonal CV benefit
WASHINGTON — People with HF who received an annual influenza vaccine had a reduction in major CV events during peak influenza season and lower rates of hospitalization and pneumonia on a year-round basis, according to the IVVE study.