Search results for "Heart Failure"
Metformin appears safe for heart failure patients, analysis finds
Metformin appears to be a safe option for glycemic control in heart failure patients, according to a recent meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2013
Memory problems common, under-recognized in older heart failure patients
Many more elderly patients with heart failure have cognitive impairment than their treating cardiologists realize, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/4.htm
4 Feb 2014
Cardiac resynchronization therapy effective in less symptomatic heart failure
Failure to follow up on inpatient test results is common
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/15/5.htm
15 Feb 2011
End-stage renal disease uncommon in patients with systolic heart failure
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is uncommon in outpatients with systolic heart failure, but certain factors can identify those at highest risk, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/5.htm
29 Oct 2013
U.S. hospitalizations for heart failure have declined, study finds
Hospitalizations for heart failure in the U.S. declined considerably from 1998 to 2008, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/6.htm
25 Oct 2011
Isolated diastolic hypotension a risk factor for heart failure
Isolated diastolic hypotension is an independent risk factor for heart failure similar in magnitude to isolated systolic hypertension, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/7.htm
4 Oct 2011
Quick phone calls show same effect as group classes for heart failure
Still time to file a claim for UnitedHealth Group settlement
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/7.htm
28 Sep 2010
BNP-guided therapy helps heart failure outcomes, no effect in hospitalizations
Updated C. difficile guidelines address changes in disease strain, drug effectiveness
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/4.htm
30 Mar 2010
Screen cardiovascular disease patients for sleep apnea, AHA recommends
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is as high as 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or stroke, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2021
Early follow-up reduces heart failure readmissions
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/6.htm
11 May 2010