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Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review of case reports - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38504249/
The cases analyzed in our study indicate that pulmonary hypertension can be one explanation for the reported heart failure of scurvy patients in the early literature. It would seem sensible...
This study suggests that vitamin C deficiency may contribute to pulmonary hypertension (PH) and right ventricular enlargement, with improvement in mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) following vitamin C supplementation.
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Acute Heart Failure in the Course of Macrophage Activation Syndrome Due to Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Presentation and Literature Review - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38541118/
Macrophage activation syndrome is an uncommon yet dangerous and potentially fatal complication of many rheumatic diseases, inducing multiple organ failure, including, although rarely, acute heart failure. In the following paper,...
A 37-year-old woman developed acute heart failure from macrophage activation syndrome following lupus onset post-gynecological procedure. The paper reviews macrophage roles across organs, diagnostic criteria, and cardiac involvement.
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Acute Heart Failure Is a Malignant Process: But We Can Induce Remission - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37889197/
Acute heart failure is a common and increasingly prevalent condition, affecting >10 million people annually. For those patients who survive to discharge, early readmissions and death rates are >30% everywhere...
Acute heart failure affects millions globally, with high readmission and death rates. Rapid, full-dose treatment can induce remissions, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative efforts to improve implementation and outcomes.
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Multiprofessional heart failure self-development framework - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38242561/
People with heart failure can be complex and have needs that require input from a broad range of specialties. This publication focuses on the vital impact of wider multidisciplinary groups...
This framework outlines essential heart failure competencies for diverse healthcare professionals, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration to address complex patient needs, supporting future professionals in delivering comprehensive heart failure care.