Heart Failure
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers May Lead to Worse Outcomes in Celiac Disease
The association may be related to the similar pathophysiology between ARB-associated enteropathy and celiac disease.
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On Second Thought: Aspirin for Primary Prevention — What We Really Know
Recommendations vis-à-vis aspirin have evolved at a dizzying pace.
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Social Adversity Increases Mortality Risk in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
HIV+ patients with HF, PH, and social adversity had a sevenfold increase in all-cause mortality.
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AHA Scientific Statement Links Three Common Cardiovascular Diseases to Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Compelling evidence of the inextricable link between heart health and brain health underscores the benefit of early intervention.
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Can AI Improve Cardiomyopathy Detection in Pregnant Women?
AI-guided screening showed a significant improvement in diagnosis rates, compared with usual care.
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New AFib Guidelines Address Underlying Illness, Comorbidities
Class I recommendations have been issued for comorbidity, risk factor management goals, including those BP, HF, diabetes, etc.
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On Second Thought: The Truth About Beta-Blockers
Yes, beta-blockers are useful pills, and they are standard of care, just maybe not for post-MI patients with normal ejection fractions because...
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Will Hospital-at-Home Go Mainstream?
Currently, hospitals across 37 states have Medicare waivers for nursing care at home, an option that began during the pandemic.
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Risk of MACE Comparable Among Biologic Classes for Psoriasis, PsA
Despite some concern about increased risk for MACE with TNFi use, this study suggests no special risk for patients with psoriasis or PsA...
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Severe Salt Restriction May Not Benefit Heart Failure
A review suggests heavily limiting salt intake does not aid heart failure patients; moderate reduction recommended.
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Managing Heart Failure in Women: Key Differences and Clinical Tips
For women, the risk factors for HF are hypertension, diabetes, AFib, and left bundle branch block.