Longitudinal association between N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide, anxiety and social support in patients with HFpEF: results from the multicentre randomized controlled Aldo-DHF trial - BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Background Higher plasma levels of natriuretic peptides (NPs) have been associated with reduced anxiety in experimental research and a number of patient samples. As NP levels are elevated in heart...
Conclusion: The mechanisms linking NT-proBNP to anxiety may be more complex than originally assumed. While effects of NT-proBNP on anxiety may be mediated by perceived social support, there may be an additional negative effect of anxiety on NT-proBNP. Future research should consider this possible bi-directionality of the association and...
potential of dynamic 99mTc-sestamibi cadmium zinc telluride-single-photon emission computed tomography camera assessing myocardial flow reserve in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is related to the pathophysiology, mortality, and morbidity of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). A novel single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) camera with cadmium...
Conclusion: Myocardial flow reserve assessed by CZT-SPECT was significantly reduced in patients with HFpEF. A lower MFR was associated with a higher hospitalization rate in these patients. Myocardial flow reserve assessed by CZT-SPECT has the potential to predict future adverse events and stratify the severity of disease in patients with...
Impact of concomitant mitral valve surgery on the clinical outcomes of patients with moderate functional mitral regurgitation and HFpEF undergoing aortic valve replacement: a cohort study - Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Background Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) worsens the prognosis of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While concomitant mitral valve surgery (MVS) is recommended for severe FMR during...
Conclusion: In patients with moderate FMR and HFpEF, isolated AVR might be more reasonable than AVR-MVS.
Pushing the Limits of Medical Management in HCM: A Review of Current Pharmacological Therapy Options - PubMed
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common monogenic cardiac disease with a highly variable phenotypic expression, ranging from asymptomatic to drug refractory heart failure (HF) presentation. Pharmacological therapy is the...
Relevance: With new data gathering these past years as well as the development of a new drug class showing promising results, this review provides an up-to-date focused synthesis of existing medical treatment options and future directions for HCM pharmacological treatment.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and cardiovascular clinical outcomes in acute heart failure: A narrative review
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Conclusion: SGLT2 inhibitors may have a role in inpatient management of acute HF, provided there is close monitoring for fluctuations in hemodynamic, fluid, and electrolyte status. Initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors at the time of acute HF may promote optimized GDMT, continued medication adherence, and reduced risk of CV outcomes.