Search results for "Heart failure"
High-dose spironolactone didn't affect acute heart failure outcomes
The results contrast with previous research suggesting potential benefit from spironolactone, and the authors speculated that the drug could possibly have more effect at a higher dose or in certain subgroups of patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/19/1.htm
19 Jul 2017
Modeling study predicted risk of hospitalization, death for heart failure patients
A model predicted one-year risk of hospitalization, ED visit/observation stay, or outpatient encounter for worsening heart failure as well as all-cause death by level of ejection fraction among patients with heart failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/modeling-study-predicted-risk-of-hospitalization-death-for-heart-failure-patients.htm
11 Oct 2023
ARBs may offer same efficacy, better tolerability than ACE inhibitors in patients without heart failure
Authors of the meta-analysis noted that treatment of cardiovascular disease changed considerably during the decade between ACE trials, which were conducted before 2000, and ARB trials, which were conducted after 2000.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/13/5.htm
13 Jan 2016
More diuretics and more tips on heart failure
Optimize prescribing during and after heart failure hospitalization to improve care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/more-diuretics-and-more-tips-on-heart-failure.htm
15 Dec 2020
CHA2DS2-VASc modestly predicts ischemic stroke, thromboembolism, death in heart failure patients
The observation that the risk factors included in the score are particularly significant among heart failure patients without atrial fibrillation is an important result, study authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/02/4.htm
2 Sep 2015
June 28, 2023
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/28/
May 3, 2023
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/03/
Rivaroxaban safe, effective for patients with heart failure
Rivaroxaban is a safe, effective choice for patients with heart failure (HF), according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/12/2.htm
12 Jun 2013
April 3, 2024
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/04/03/
June 14, 2023
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/14/