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What is new in Heart failure management ? Ultrasonic cardiac re-synchronization : The WiSE -CRT device

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

This electrode is stimulated by self-generated electricity from external ultrasonic waves transmitted from the surface of the heart through an ultrasonic generator. This weeks JAMA has reported an encouraging results with this device.The study documented reduction in end systolic volume by 16% and the ejection fraction as well.

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Obesity in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Insights from the REDUCE LAP?HF II trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

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). Obesity was associated with more first and recurrent heart failure events. Overall, 60.9% of patients had BMI ≥30 kg/m 2.

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

The newly-published document, reported ESC in a written statement, sets out best practice standards and practical advice on which patients should receive ablation, how to perform the procedure, and how to manage patients before, during and afterwards. Document link: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Abstract 4142690: Yoga with Low-Exercise Movement is Beneficial for Improving Sleep Quality and Altering a Sedentary Lifestyle in Patients with Heart Failure

Circulation

Introduction:Given the well-documented benefits of yoga on the cardiovascular system and improvement of exercise tolerance and quality of life, the American Heart Association recently recommended yoga as a safe and well-tolerated adjunctive therapy for patients with heart failure (HF).

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Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

AF-CHF trial in those with AF and congestive heart failure also failed to show any advantage for the rhythm control strategy [3]. Overall, it appears that rhythm control strategy in AF may be better in those with heart failure and in those with associated cardiovascular conditions and early AF.