Open Heart

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Aims The aim of this study was to investigate a real-world heart failure (HF) cohort regarding (1) prevalence of known diabetes mellitus (DM), undiagnosed DM and pre-diabetes, (2) if hf treatment differs depending on glycaemic status and (3) if treatment of DM differs depending on HF phenotype.

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Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Objectives Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter may be a surrogate for volume status in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Methods Retrospective chart review of 200 patients admitted for ADHF from 2018 to 2019 with transthoracic echocardiogram during index hospitalisation.

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Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Its availability and low cost have encouraged widespread use by clinicians for the diagnosis and management of patients with heart failure. Accurately determining the EF in patients with heart failure is crucial for the implementation of timely guideline-directed medical treatment.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 13, 2025

AimsThis retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the efficacy of dual-chamber left Bundle branch pacing (LBBP) as an alternative therapy for heart failure patients with complete left bundle branch block (CLBBB) and indications for defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D).Methods34

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Defibrillator Heart Failure Echocardiogram Cardiac Function 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The data on comparison of parameters of diastolic dysfunction (DD) on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) according to the progressive stages of AF in patients with coexisting heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are limited.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Echocardiogram Atrial Fibrillation 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Impact of preceding systolic heart failure on risk of pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy Abstract Background Pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy is a well described phenomenon in patients with preserved ejection fraction at the time of permanent pacemaker implant.

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Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction Pacemaker Cardiomyopathy 40

DAIC

JANUARY 15, 2024

The algorithm uses deep learning to analyse routine ultrasound scans of the heart ( echocardiograms ) to detect disease that often goes undetected during standard assessments. Cardiac amyloidosis is a heterogeneous disease that results from the accumulation of abnormal proteins within the heart, impairing its ability to pump blood.

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Ultrasound Coronary Artery Disease Innovation Heart Failure 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Permanent pacer placement Later, a biventricular pacer was placed for " Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) " (This is indicated for patients with LBBB and QRS duration > 130 ms and heart failure and vastly improves heart failure). See Dr. Karim's further thoughts on this below. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 115

Open Heart

MAY 31, 2022

Aims This study aims to (1) define the characteristics of patients with a first admission for heart failure (HF), stratified by type (reduced (HFrEF) vs preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction) in a regional Australian setting; (2) compare the outcomes in terms of mortality and rehospitalisation and (3) assess adherence to the treatment guidelines.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A 35-year-old gravida 1, para 0 with biventricular heart failure (LVEF 25%), nonischemic cardiomyopathy, history stroke, history of left ventricular thrombus, class III obesity, and chronic kidney disease who had been followed by Cardio-Obstetrics throughout her pregnancy presented at 34 weeks gestation for planned induction of labor.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction ≥50% is prevalent with few evidence‐based therapies. Of the 100 participants, 16 myPACE and 20 usual care arm had a qualifying set of echocardiograms performed a mean (SD) 3 (2.0) years apart.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Quality of Life Echocardiogram 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Her ejection fraction was 66% ejection fraction with a fistula between the right sinus of Valsalva and the right atrium on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) which was also seen on transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Her heart failure was due to the fistula as she had no coronary artery disease on coronary angiogram.

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Heart Failure Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Aneurysm 40

Open Heart

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Background Determining heart failure (HF) phenotypes in routine electronic health records (EHR) is challenging. Based on these data, we calculated a positive predictive value (PPV) of predefined algorithms which consisted of a combination of Read codes and additional information such as echocardiogram results and HF medication records.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Echocardiogram 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Abstract Background and aim Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) remains under-diagnosed in clinical practice despite accounting for nearly half of all Heart Hailure (HF) cases. Of 3727 consecutive patients with HF and LVEF ≥ 50% on echocardiogram, only 8.3% Results We identified 8606 patients with HF.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Echocardiogram Article 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A new readily available screening tool to identify elevated pulmonary artery systolic pressures is needed to help with the prognosis and timely treatment of underlying causes such as heart failure or pulmonary vascular remodeling.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Echocardiogram Physiology 68

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

While they are effective at eradicating cancer, they are known to carry a risk of causing damage to the heart muscle. In a small proportion of cases, this cardiotoxicity ultimately leads to heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes too weak or too stiff to effectively pump blood throughout the body.

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ACE Inhibitor Cancer Biomarkers Heart Failure 105

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 22, 2024

When thyroid function is increased, heart rate increases and the work load of the heart increases. In severe cases heart failure may occur. While in low output heart failure the extremities are cold, in high output failure due to increased thyroid function, the extremities of the limbs are warm.

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Heart Disease Heart Failure Blood Pressure Atrial Fibrillation 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Pompe disease (PD) is a rare, progressive autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder that directly impacts mitochondrial function, leading to structural abnormalities and potentially culminating in heart failure or cardiogenic shock.

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Cardiogenic Shock Quality of Life Heart Failure Laboratory 59

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He had no h/o heart failure. So the artery had completely spontaneously reperfused prior to intervention; the duration of occlusion was perhaps 2 hours The troponin peaked at 60,000 ng/L (a very large infarction) Formal bubble contrast echocardiogram --The estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 46%.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It is unusual for young patients without any underlying diseases to experience sudden cerebral infarction and heart failure. Left ventricular thrombus formation and cardiac insufficiency were evident on echocardiogram, while multiple acute or subacute cerebral infarctions were visible on brain magnetic resonance imaging.

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Thrombosis Echocardiogram Heart Failure 52

Circulation: Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print. Background:Mavacamten is the only cardiac myosin inhibitor approved by the US FDA for treatment of symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients. were women; 64.6% were >60 years of age.

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Echocardiogram Heart Failure Certification Cardiomyopathy 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2023

He has a history of STEMI and heart failure. And then a slightly more remote past ECG Old inferior MI The patient's previous echocardiogram report was viewed: Decreased LV systolic performance, estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 35%. A 50-something had syncope while driving. He was belted and it was low speed.

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Aneurysm Chest Pain Echocardiogram STEMI 115

Journal of the American Heart Association

APRIL 16, 2025

The primary outcome of interest was CTRCD at 1 year, defined by left ventricular ejection fraction decline (10% to <53% or 16% from baseline), or clinical heart failure (New York Heart Association class III/IV). Quantitative measurements of ECG waveform parameters were performed using MUSE (GE Healthcare).

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Cancer Echocardiogram Heart Failure Risk Factors 40

DAIC

AUGUST 27, 2024

We know that structural heart disease and heart failure are the leading causes of hospitalization and morbidity in the U.S. Data from the studies demonstrated that AISAP CARDIO enables non-cardiologist physicians to interpret point-of-care echocardiograms just as well as expert cardiologists of the MGB echocardiography lab.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 4, 2024

2, 2024 — Eko Health recently announced a new independent study from researchers at Imperial College London (Imperial) that demonstrated how AI can identify patients with significantly higher risk of experiencing major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks and heart failure. Nicholas S.

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Heart Failure Technology Heart Attack Heart attacks 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JUNE 14, 2017

In preparation for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam, check out the BoardVitals Cardiology Board Review Question Bank and we’ll make sure you’re well versed in the following 13 areas covered on the exam: Multiple-Choice Component Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 23% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial (..)

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Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Angiogram Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Open Heart

JUNE 1, 2022

We used univariable and multivariable logistic regression to evaluate correlates of abnormal echocardiogram. Characteristics associated with abnormal echocardiogram included older age (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.00) remained associated with abnormal echocardiogram. were on antihypertensive medication. to 1.05).

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Blood Pressure Echocardiogram Heart Failure Risk Factors 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The CardioMEMS PA (pulmonary artery) sensor allows remote pulmonary artery diastolic (PAD) pressure monitoring to adjust diuresis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). LVOT obstruction resolved on follow up echocardiogram. Without any adjustment in her diuretic regimen, her PAD decreased to 15-20 mmHg.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 11, 2024

An echocardiogram showed severely reduced global systolic function with an EF of 20-25% and an LV apical thrombus. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. He now has regular appointments with the heart failure team. Queen of Hearts -- makes the diagnosis easy 3. The R waves have not recovered, however.

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European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Abstract Introduction Emerging evidence suggests a beneficial effect of higher heart rates in some patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Results This study included 93 patients with pre-trial transthoracic echocardiograms available (usual care n=49; myPACE n=44).

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 18, 2024

Differences in outcomes frequencies were mostly confined to the primary MR subgroup, in which patients with above-mild MAC also experienced earlier, more frequent 2-year heart failure hospitalizations (20.8% METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 968 individuals (median age, 79 [interquartile range, 70–86] years; 60.0% versus 9.6%;P=0.016;

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:The emerging field of cardiac optogenetics uses pulses of light to stimulate optically-sensitive proteins in the heart, influencing cellular physiology with unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution. Potential benefits may include heart rhythm stabilization and relief from congestive heart failure (CHF).

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Echocardiogram Bicuspid/Mitral Heart Rhythm Cardiac Function 40

CardiacWire

APRIL 3, 2024

A Columbia University team writing in the European Heart Journal showed that CXR deep learning algorithms can also be used to identify patients with left ventricular structural abnormalities that might be signs of heart failure.

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Echocardiogram Cancer Heart Failure Cardiovascular Disease 59

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a form of heart failure which is rapidly rising in incidence in the US today. After 5 weeks of the diet, HFD mice and their littermate controls underwent baseline exercise testing and echocardiograms. Echocardiograms were performed under 1.5%

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Echocardiogram Exercise Diet 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

His medical history includes hypertension, a decade-long battle with diabetes, ischemic heart disease, a coronary bypass graft surgery ten years ago, a diagnosis of congestive heart failure for the last five years, and a prior ICD implantation five years ago. The initial troponin T level was measured at 30 ng/L.

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Tachycardia Blog Ischemia Heart Failure 112

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Medial mitral E/e' ratio >15 on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) defined elevated filling pressures. female); 48% had heart failure and 44% had acute coronary syndromes. The AIECG assigned the LVDD grade (03). AIECG LVDD grade was 0 (normal), 33%; 1, 7%; 2, 39%; and 3, 21%.

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Bicuspid/Mitral Echocardiogram Heart Failure 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Echocardiogram was unchanged from baseline. He was monitored on telemetry and the heart rate improved to 60-70s in about 24-48 hours without any other intervention. Patient did not report any symptoms and was hemodynamically stable. His home medications included metoprolol succinate 25mg daily which was held given bradycardia.

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