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Nine transitional care interventions for heart failure may help optimize outcomes

Nine interventions for transitions of care in heart failure may assist in achieving optimal clinical and patient-centered outcomes, according to a scientific statement that addressed patient, hospital, and clinician barriers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/5.htm
27 Jan 2015

HRT for 10 years appears to cut risk of heart failure and heart attack without increasing cancer, deep venous thrombosis or stroke

Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 10 years after menopause may have a significantly reduced risk of mortality, heart failure and heart attack without any increased risk of cancer, deep venous thrombosis or stroke, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/1.htm
16 Oct 2012

MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea, edema

A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, and lower-extremity edema. He has been hospitalized twice in the past year for heart failure. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/3.htm
23 Mar 2021

Dapagliflozin associated with improved outcomes for HF with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction

An industry-funded study found patients with heart failure (HF) and an ejection fraction above 40% had a lower combined risk for worsening HF or cardiovascular death if they were randomly assigned to receive dapagliflozin versus placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/5.htm
30 Aug 2022

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for dyspnea

This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate treatment for a 42-year-old man with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who is experiencing dyspnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/12/3.htm
12 Apr 2022

Telmisartan does not improve walking performance in PAD

A randomized double-blind trial compared the angiotensin-receptor blocker with placebo in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and found no difference in six-minute walk distance over six months.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/2.htm
11 Oct 2022

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for chronic hypertension

A 44-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for chronic hypertension. Over the past month, her average blood pressure measured with home blood pressure monitoring was 150/90 mm Hg. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/3.htm
11 Oct 2022

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

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