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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. By rectifying these coding discrepancies, we can enhance patient care, minimise potential oversights, and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals living with HF.

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Protocol‐Driven Best Practices and Cardiogenic Shock Survival in Asian Patients

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. male, 67% acute myocardial infarction, 33% acute decompensated heart failure), 45 (41.3%), 33 (30.3%), and 31 (28.4%) were in SCAI Shock Stages C, D, and E, respectively. BackgroundCardiogenic shock carries high mortality.

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

DAIC

El-Hamamsy will focus on fostering collaboration among cardiologists, surgeons, and researchers, as well as promoting awareness and encouraging innovation to reduce the burden of heart valve disease globally. The aortic valve controls blood flow from the heart into the aorta, the main artery that feeds blood to most of the body.

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American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

DAIC

24 is guided by prominent clinicians and leaders, and focuses on important fundamentals in managing and treating heart conditions. This includes a review of updated clinical guidelines and best practices. Advance health equity through education, advocacy and science.

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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. Patients with HFpEF are often excluded from specialist HF services which has negative impacts on their healthcare experiences and health-related outcomes.

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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Exhibitor Prospectus

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

This 3-day event will bring together a world-class, international faculty to explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure.