Serum VCAM-1 Levels and Incident Heart Failure
Higher serum levels of VCAM-1 may be associated with incident HFpEF.
Heart Failure
Lifestyle Intervention, Fat and Lean Mass, and Risk for Heart Failure, MI
An intensive lifestyle intervention was found to be associated with a significant loss of fat mass and lean mass in adults with type 2 diabetes.
FGF23 May Be Associated With Higher LV Mass, and Lower LA and LV Systolic Function
FGF23 levels may be associated with lower LV systolic function, higher LV mass, and lower LA function.
Appropriate Intervention in Patients With Heart Failure May Improve Self-Care
Researchers sought to identify the importance of providing an effective, appropriate self-care intervention to heart failure patients especially if they have depressive symptoms.
Workplace Exposure to Toxic Substances Found to Be Associated With Abnormal Cardiac Structure and Function
Occupational exposures may be associated with abnormal echocardiographic measures of cardiac function and structure.
ESC Updates Guidelines for Adult Congenital Heart Disease
In 2020 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, updated recommendations are presented for the care of adult patients with congenital heart disease.
![The most frequent cardiovascular manifestations of AS are aortic insufficiency and conduction disorders.[2] Up to 20% of patients with AS have conduction disorders, of which atrioventricular block is the most common.[5,6] Compared with the general population, patients with AS have a 30% to 50% increase in the risk of acute coronary syndromes, deep venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, or stroke.[8] They also have a 25% to 60% greater risk of ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and valvular heart disease.[9] Heart failure may occur secondary to mitral insufficiency.[2] Aortic dissection, which is a rare but frequently fatal complication of aortic insufficiency, has also been observed in patients with AS.[2] Other potential cardiovascular complications include left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, pericarditis, myocardial disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.[2,3,5]](https://owqo93fpiuc4633lp1zthz57-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/08/thinkstockphotos474641458101_1032729-544x306.jpg)
Prasugrel Dose Adapted to Age, Weight Found Efficacious for Acute Coronary Syndrome
A reduced dose of prasugrel compared with the standard dose of ticagrelor was associated with maintained anti-ischemic efficacy and safety in elderly or low-weight patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Time to Telemedicine Diagnosis Useful to Evaluate Effectiveness of Telemedicine in AMI
Time to telemedicine diagnosis was found to be a useful parameter in assessing the effectiveness of telemedicine in patients who have experienced myocardial infarction.
Rural Doctors Can Be Trained to Treat Advanced Heart Failure
Rates of death, pump thromboses, infections higher for patients who do not receive LVAD-specific care
FDA Approves 50cc Total Artificial Heart System as Bridge to Transplantation
The Food and Drug Administration approved the 50cc temporary Total Artificial Heart System developed and manufactured by SynCardia Systems, LLC as a bridge to heart transplant for patients who are at imminent risk for death from biventricular failure.
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