article thumbnail

Lessons learnt from HF coding in primary care. What might best practice look like?

The British Journal of Cardiology

Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and complex condition that demands precise and efficient management. This paper delves into a critical, yet often under-recognised, challenge in HF care – the accurate coding of patients on HF registers.

article thumbnail

Integrating palliative care and heart failure: a systematic realist synthesis (PalliatHeartSynthesis)

Open Heart

Objectives (1) Develop a programme theory of why, for whom and in what contexts integrated palliative care (PC) and heart failure (HF) services work/do not work; (2) use the programme theory to co-produce with stakeholders, intervention strategies to inform best practice and future research.

article thumbnail

What services are currently provided to people with HFpEF in the UK and what are their components? A protocol for a scoping literature review

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Abstract Aim Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasing in incidence and is increasingly the most common heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Data analysis will follow best practice guidelines for the synthesising methodologies selected.

article thumbnail

Managing ventricular arrhythmias and implantable cardiac defibrillator shocks after left ventricular assist device implantation

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) have been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity in patients with advanced heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

article thumbnail

American College of Cardiology, ACC, Releases Guide to Remote Patient Management

DAIC

In its announcement about the workbook, ACC noted that cardiologists use digital devices and wearable technology to remotely monitor their patients for a variety of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, vascular disease and atrial fibrillation.

article thumbnail

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

DAIC

Furthermore, I hope to leverage the Heart Valve Society as a great educational platform for cardiologists and surgeons, in order to advance best practices for patients worldwide,” says Dr. El-Hamamsy. The aortic valve controls blood flow from the heart into the aorta, the main artery that feeds blood to most of the body.

article thumbnail

CV Societies Propel Plans Forward for a New Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

DAIC

The field of cardiovascular medicine has evolved dramatically over the past few decades; now is the right time to develop an independent cardiovascular Board.”