Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump as much blood as the body requires. This ineffective pumping can lead to enlargement of the heart as the myocardium works harder pump the same amount of blood. Heart failure may be caused by defects in the myocardium, such as an a heart attack infarct, or due to structural issues such as severe heart valve regurgitation. Heart failure can be divided into HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The disease is further divided into four New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes. Stage IV heart failure is when the heart is completely failing and requires a heart transplant or hemodynamic support from a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).

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Drug produces cascade of positive outcomes in acute heart failure

ORLANDO, Fla.In acute heart failure patients, the use of relaxin, a naturally occurring hormone, was found to improve the hospital course of patients, prevent heart failure from worsening during hospitalization and shortened hospital stay, according to research presented Sunday during a late-breaking clinical trials session at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 58th Annual Scientific Session.

FEATURE: Heart failure readmissions are no higher in safety-net hospitals

ORLANDO, Fla.Urban safety-net and non-safety-net hospitals have clinically comparable risk-standardized rates of heart failure (HF) readmission, according to a poster study presented Sunday at the 58th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific sessions.

ACCF/AHA release consensus document on pulmonary hypertension

ORLANDO, Fla.The American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association (ACCF/AHA) has published recommendations online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation to help guide and inform practitioners on pulmonary hypertension. The report was released in conjunction with the 58th annual ACC scientific sessions this week in Orlando, Fla.

AJC: Common heart meds no benefit to older patients with diastolic heart failure

People over 80 years of age suffering from a certain type of heart failure do not appear to benefit from most commonly prescribed heart medications, according to a study published in the March 15 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.

New subspecialty to focus on advanced heart failure, transplantation

The new medical subspecialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology could provide technically advanced yet cost-effective care for patients with heart failure, according to a perspective article in the March issue of the Journal of Cardiac Failure.

Heart Failure Care Gets Boost from Technology

Analysts forecast an increase in the number of heart failure patients, going from 6 million in 2007 to more than 30 million in 2037. This rapidly expanding patient population will challenge cardiologists, allied health personnel and equipment and device manufacturers to keep pace with ever-changing ways to improve care and survival rates.

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