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Effects of Semaglutide on Symptoms, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity: A Prespecified Analysis of the STEP-HFpEF Trial

Circulation

Background:Patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity experience high burden of symptoms and functional impairment, and a poor quality of life. mg improved symptoms, physical limitations and exercise function, and reduced inflammation and body weight. 5.4,16.1), 8.1

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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). Pulmonary vascular resistance at rest and exercise decreased with higher BMI. Overall, 60.9% of patients had BMI ≥30 kg/m 2.

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Exercise training in heart failure

Heart BMJ

Learning objectives To understand the importance of exercise and physical activity in the general management and well-being of people with heart failure (HF). To understand the key principles of exercise training prescription in people with HF. cross-ref type="bib".

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Corvia's RESPONDER-HF Confirmatory Trial Supported by RELIEVE-HF Data

DAIC

RELIEVE-HF failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoint and did not reduce heart failure events or improve quality of life in heart failure patients with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). For more information: www.corviamedical.com If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Ninerafaxstat Well-Tolerated and Safe for Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

DAIC

Maron, MD “Our findings provide enthusiasm that a novel drug therapy with ninerafaxstat may provide nonobstructive HCM patients an opportunity to achieve a better quality of life by decreasing symptom burden and improving exercise capacity,” said Martin S.