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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24: Joint American College of Cardiology/Journal of the American College of Cardiology Late-Breaking Clinical Trials (Session 402) Saturday, April 6 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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Abstract 4147717: Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors on Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Circulation

Background:SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated efficacy in reducing cardiovascular death and hospitalization and are recommended as first-line therapy for hear failure (HF) in adults due to acquired heart diseases. We excluded articles related to acute decompensated HF and HF with preserved ejection fraction.

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Semaglutide Leads to Greater Weight Loss in Women than Men with HF, Improves HF Symptoms in Both Sexes

DAIC

The analysis sought to determine whether phenotypic features and treatment effects of semaglutide vary by sex in obesity-related heart failure ( HF ) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It also lowered their systolic blood pressure and waist circumference.

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Ninerafaxstat Well-Tolerated and Safe for Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

DAIC

HCM is the most common genetic heart disease worldwide and is estimated to affect 1 in 500 people. It causes the heart muscle to become stiff and thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood properly and increasing the risk of sudden cardiac death.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] Obesity, body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.”

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