Healthcare Utilization and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Distribution in Methamphetamine Use Associated Heart Failure Hospitalizations
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38492945/
While the majority of MU-HF hospitalizations are HFrEF, a sizeable minority have HFpEF. This finding has implications for accurate MU-HF classification, treatment, and prognosis. Patients with MU-HF have low addiction...
Among veterans with methamphetamine use associated heart failure, post–hospital discharge methamphetamine use treatment engagement was low (18% at 30 days postdischarge), with higher follow-up in primary care (76% at 30 days).
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Effects of the Valsartan Recall on Heart Failure Patients: a Nationwide Analysis
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38511239/
The valsartan recall did not affect short-term outcomes of heart failure patients. However, the recall potentially disrupted the medication regimens of patients, possibly straining the healthcare system.
The recall potentially disrupted the medication regimens of patients, possibly straining the healthcare system.
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High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Findings From TOPCAT
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38307421/
A hsCRP ≥2 mg/L identified HFpEF patients with a high risk of HF events and cardiovascular mortality. Spironolactone did not influence hsCRP levels at 12 months.
A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level ≥2 mg/L was associated with an increased risk of CV death and HF-related hospital stay.
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Greater perceived economic burden was associated with higher risk of 1-year all-cause mortality and worse health status but not with rehospitalization for heart failure.
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Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Is Associated With Unfavorable Functional Outcome After Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38496258/
Elevated preprocedural RDW identifies patients at risk for impaired functional outcome after TAVI and may represent a useful low-cost parameter to guide intensity of outpatient surveillance strategies.
Elevated preprocedural red blood cell distribution width identifies patients at risk for impaired functional outcome after TAVI and may represent a useful low-cost parameter to guide intensity of outpatient surveillance strategies.
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