Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Linked to Poor Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure
Investigators sought to determine the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and establish its prognostic value in patients with heart failure.
Heart Failure
ACP Advises Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Diagnosis of Dyspnea
POCUS suggested in addition to standard diagnostic pathway for patients with acute dyspnea in ED, inpatient setting when diagnosis is uncertain
Patient-Reported Outcomes Best for Assessing Health Status in HFrEF
Patient-reported outcomes are a more sensitive measure than NYHA functional class for assessing changes in health status in HFrEF.
Consider Meds for Persistent Stage 1 HTN at 6 Months, AHA Says
Consideration should be given to addition of meds for adults not meeting BP goals after 6 months of lifestyle therapy
Remote PAP Monitoring by Implanted Sensor May Improve HF Management
Remote PAP-guided management better reduced PAP, hospitalizations, and mortality among patients with NYHA Class III HF.
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Linked to Iron Deficiency in CKD
Early detection of iron status may improve cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with CKD, according to investigators.
FDA Approves Device That May Offer Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery
Primary effectiveness of no additional surgical or interventional procedures related to the device and acceptable heart blood flow function at 6 months, was achieved by 89.2%.
Do Women Have a Lower Normal Blood Pressure Range Than Men?
Women are at increased risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke at lower levels of systolic blood pressure than men.
Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Experience Few Complications Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery was found to be safe for patients with congestive heart failure.
Coffee: A Cup a Day Keeps Heart Failure Away
Drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, challenging previous assumptions about caffeine consumption and heart health.
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