
Exploring the Barriers and Enablers to Implementing a 16-Week Low-Carbohydrate Diet for Patients With Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37550835/
Improvements in disease-related symptoms acted as strong enablers to engage in an LCD. Barriers such as access to resources and time constraints were identified. These challenges may be overcome with...
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Patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy found low-carb diets beneficial but faced barriers like limited resources and time; improved symptoms encouraged adherence, highlighting the need for better support and education.

Comprehensive Self-Management of Heart Failure - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40137105/
In response to the heart failure (HF) pandemic, it is important to introduce appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for HF patients. In addition, self-management of HF, including the continuation of...
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Joint HF education in Tokyo's JHFeC ensures consistent self-management post-discharge, addressing inconsistencies in patient education through multidisciplinary programs for all heart failure stages, improving treatment continuity and prognosis.

Awareness, access, and adoption of natriuretic peptides for diagnosis of heart failure - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39229911/
This survey reveals NP awareness, access, and adoption across several countries. Highlighting the importance of community-based early heart failure diagnosis and optimizing HF diagnostic pathways remains a crucial, unmet opportunity...
A global survey of 751 healthcare professionals highlights disparities in NP testing access, especially in community settings, underscoring the need for improved diagnostic pathways and greater integration in heart failure care.

Accuracy of Lung Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Heart Failure; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40027217/
Our meta-analysis demonstrates that LUS is a highly practical imaging for diagnosing acute heart failure, with excellent sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. It is particularly valuable for excluding the heart failure...
Lung ultrasonography shows high accuracy in diagnosing acute heart failure, with pooled sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 90%. Despite heterogeneity, it's especially useful in ruling out heart failure.