Inflammation in heart failure: pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38546848/
A role for inflammation in the development and progression of heart failure (HF) has been proposed for decades. Multiple studies have demonstrated the potential involvement of several groups of cytokines...
This review explores the role of inflammation in heart failure (HF) across ejection fraction phenotypes, focusing on biomarkers, immune pathways, and the potential of targeting inflammation in existing and future HF therapies.
Treating heart failure by targeting the vagus nerve - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39117958/
Increased sympathetic and reduced parasympathetic nerve activity is associated with disease progression and poor outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure. The demonstration that markers of autonomic imbalance and vagal...
In chronic heart failure, increased sympathetic and reduced parasympathetic activity worsen outcomes. This review explores the role of parasympathetic dysfunction, assessment methods, and the potential of parasympathetic stimulation therapies.
Unraveling the Uncommon: A Case Report of Giant Cell Myocarditis and Examination of Existing Literature - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38431769/
BACKGROUND Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis (IGCM) is an uncommon and frequently fatal type of myocarditis. It primarily affects young individuals and has the potential to result in heart failure and...
A 65-year-old woman with refractory heart failure was diagnosed with idiopathic giant cell myocarditis (IGCM) after biopsy. Despite immunosuppressive treatment and ICD placement, she ultimately died due to disease complications.
Misdiagnosis of Chronic Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39512547/
The coexistence of heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is common and poses a serious threat to human health because these diseases have a high degree of...
Coexistence of heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is common but challenging to diagnose in primary care. Overlapping symptoms, like breathlessness and leg edema, complicate accurate HFpEF diagnosis and management.
Balloon valvuloplasty for annular- and leaflet-level tricuspid stenosis: Report of cases and literature review - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38224293/
Congenital tricuspid valve stenosis is extremely rare. We describe 2 cases of patients with adult congenital heart disease with hypoplastic tricuspid valve annulus who were symptomatic from annular- and leaflet-level...
Two adult congenital heart disease patients with hypoplastic tricuspid valve annulus and stenosis underwent successful transcatheter balloon valvuloplasty, offering a reasonable first-line treatment or bridge to valve replacement.