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Simplified cardiac risk score may help predict heart failure in primary care

A simplified cardiac risk score may help predict heart failure in primary care, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/7.htm
22 May 2012

Some transitional care interventions more effective than others for reducing readmissions and mortality following hospitalizations for heart failure

Home-visit programs and multidisciplinary clinics reduced all-cause readmission and mortality for up to 6 months following hospitalizations for heart failure, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/6.htm
3 Jun 2014

Geriatric conditions may be associated with increased risk for heart failure hospitalization

Certain geriatric conditions in older persons with heart failure may be modifiable risk factors for hospital admission, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/6.htm
5 Feb 2013

Sepsis associated with higher cardiovascular risk after hospitalization

A retrospective cohort analysis of 2.25 million U.S. patients found that those with sepsis were at higher risk for all-cause mortality and rehospitalization for each major type of cardiovascular disease event, particularly heart failure, than those without.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2023

Darbepoetin did not improve clinical outcomes for systolic heart failure, anemia

Darbepoetin alfa did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with systolic heart failure and mild to moderate anemia, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/19/6.htm
19 Mar 2013

Tool helps estimate heart failure patients' risk for low quality of life

Researchers have designed a simple tool to help recognize heart failure patients who, at the time of hospital discharge, are at high risk for death or a persistently unfavorable quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/4.htm
28 Jun 2011

MKSAP Quiz: Occasional premature heartbeats

A 72-year-old man is evaluated during a routine physical examination. He feels well and reports no exertional limitations. Following a physical exam, heart sounds are regular, with occasional premature beats associated with cannon a waves on neck examination. Following tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/3.htm
30 May 2023

Prescription NSAIDs associated with heart failure risk, study finds

A 19% increased risk for hospital admission for heart failure was found to be associated with any use of NSAIDs in the preceding 14 days versus past use of any NSAIDs. Diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, naproxen, nimesulide, piroxicam, etoricoxib, and rofecoxib were associated with increased risk for hospital admission.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2016

MKSAP Quiz: worsening heart failure

A 78-year-old man was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for worsening heart failure. There were bibasilar crackles and dullness to percussion at both posterior lung bases. Jugular venous distention, an S3, and lower extremity edema were present. Chest radiograph revealed cardiomegaly, vascular congestion, and moderate-sized bilateral pleural effusions. What is the most likely cause of this patient's pleural effusion?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/3.htm
25 Jun 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

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