Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive outpatient therapy designed to improve arterial health, cardiac efficiency, and coronary collateral formation by applying sequential external pressure aligned with the patient’s cardiac cycle.

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Heart Transplant Transplant Angina Heart Failure 75

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 70s with a history of HFrEF and sick sinus syndrome s/p dual chamber pacemaker placement was admitted for overnight observation following outpatient placement of a mitral valve clip. The procedure note indicates uncomplicated clip placement. The next morning, the following ECG was obtained.

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Pacemaker Bicuspid/Mitral Blood Pressure Bradycardia 110

European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

We assessed the relationship of different ID definitions with cardiac structure and function, congestion, exercise capacity, and prognosis in HF outpatients. TSAT <20% and iron 13 mol/L, but not G-ID or ferritin-based ID, predict a worse prognosis in HF outpatients with preserved and reduced LVEF.

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Heart Failure Cardiac Function Exercise Ultrasound 40