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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. A total of 837 nurses involved in the daily care of patients with HF from 15 countries completed the survey.

Nursing 75
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Oedema index trajectories at heart failure nurse clinics over 6 months after acute heart failure predict patient outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Abstract Aims Fluid accumulation is associated with poor outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). After acute HF, HF nurses provide home care suggestions based on oedema status assessed at outpatient clinics. However, the pattern of serial oedema changes and their associations with patient outcomes are unknown.

Nursing 40
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The management of heart failure in Sweden—the physician’s perspective: a survey

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

AimsTo assess the barriers to guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) use in heart failure (HF), diagnostic workup and general knowledge about HF among physicians in Sweden.MethodsA survey about the management of HF was sent to 828 Swedish physicians including general practitioners (GPs) and specialists during 2021–2022.

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Abstract 4117856: Effects of a Nurse-led Common-sense Model of Self-regulation-Based Heart Failure Self-care Program on Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Circulation

Introduction:Guidelines have recognized the critical role of self-care in heart failure (HF), but people with HF do not adequately practice self-care. Participants in the intervention group received a 6-week nurse-led CSM of Self-Regulation-based self-care program and usual care.

Nursing 40
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Abstract 4134483: How succesfully can we presribe the 'four pillars' of medications for patients with heart failure with reduced LV systolic function?

Circulation

Introduction:European, American and UK guidelines all endorse the prescription of the 'four pillars' of treatment (ACE/ARBs, b-blockers, MRAs and SGLT2 inhibitors) for heart failure with reduced LV systolic function (HFrEF). Many doctors believe that it is difficult to initiate and maintain patients on all these medications.

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Continuous risk monitoring and management of heart failure: Rationale and design of the ALLEVIATE‐HF trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

Abstract Aims Early identification and management of worsening heart failure (HF) is necessary to prevent disease progression and hospitalizations. Abstract Aims Early identification and management of worsening heart failure (HF) is necessary to prevent disease progression and hospitalizations.

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Multispecialty multidisciplinary input into comorbidities along with treatment optimisation in heart failure reduces hospitalisation and clinic attendance

Open Heart

Aims Heart failure (HF) is associated with comorbidities which independently influence treatment response and outcomes. The multispecialty MDT comprised HF cardiologists (primary, secondary, tertiary care), HF nurses, nephrologist, endocrinologist, palliative care, chest physician, pharmacist, clinical pharmacologist and geriatrician.