BMI Heart Failure Obesity 
DAIC
JULY 31, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 06:00 July 31, 2024 — A novel study co-authored by a heart failure cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, demonstrates the effectiveness of a newly developed scoring system in identifying patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
CardiacWire
JANUARY 15, 2025
Bayers FINEARTS-HF study revealed that finerenone could be poised to become the next big heart failure treatment at ESC 2024, and a new series of JACC sub-studies just further strengthened its case. Finerenone (Bayers Kerendia) got its start with CKD, and is the first mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist to be used for HF.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Background The obesity occurrence has achieved epidemic levels worldwide and several studies indicate a paradoxical similarity among obesity and the prognosis in heart failure (HF). 56–70), BMI 18.5–24.9 = 35.1%, 24.9 = 35.1%, 25–29.9 = 37.2%, 30–34.9 = 17.8%, 35–39.9 = 7%; BMI <18.5 Results BMI 30–34.9
European Journal of Heart Failure
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Abstract Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations are lower in patients with obesity. The interaction between body mass index (BMI) and NT-proBNP with respect to heart failure (HF) risk remains incompletely defined. pg/mL lower NT-proBNP per 1 kg/m 2 higher BMI; p<0.001).
Cardiology Update
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Previous studies have associated obesity with negative changes in the right ventricle using imaging techniques. However, the connection between obesity and more direct measures of right ventricle function, particularly those reflecting hemodynamic consequences, have been unclear. Original article: Circ Heart Fail.
European Journal of Heart Failure
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Increasing severity of obesity is associated with multiple characteristics that may contribute to the development or worsening of heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Echocardiography demonstrated increased CO with obesity, but not estimated right atrial (RA) pressure or E/e′. Overall, 60.9%
Circulation
JANUARY 22, 2025
Optimal NT-proBNP cut points for HFpEF rule out (optimizing sensitivity) and rule in (optimizing specificity) were derived and tested, stratified by obesity and atrial fibrillation. Current consensus age- and BMI-stratified rule-in thresholds demonstrated only 65% specificity (95% CI, 57%72%). Circulation, Ahead of Print.
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