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Filter by:The literature shows that approximately 40% of individuals who receive a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device for symptomatic congestive heart failure (CHF) do not have a clinical benefit from the device. The HEAL-HF protocol will compare the outcomes of conventionally placed CRT devices with magnetically placed CRT devices by assessing hemodynamic parameters during the magnetic placement of the left ventricular (LV) lead.
The objective of the study is to determine if the addition of peritoneal ultrafiltration to standard therapy in treatment-resistant severe heart failure patients will improve fluid balance and functional capacity such that they will spend less time in the hospital and have an improved ambulatory quality of life in comparison to patients who remain on standard therapy alone.
The Company's proprietary products are based on Orqis Medical's hypothesis, supported by early clinical data, that increasing and maintaining continuous blood flow in the descending aorta, known as continuous aortic flow augmentation or CAFA, improves hemodynamics in heart failure patients. The clinical impact of the hemodynamic improvement is currently being evaluated to determine the effects of CAFA on stopping or reversing the progression of heart failure through three physiological effects: - VASCULAR - Reducing systemic vascular resistance - RENAL - Improving renal function - CARDIAC - Reducing cardiac workload
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of biventricular pacing over conventional right ventricular pacing in patients with persistent or permanent, symptomatic atrial fibrillation undergoing atrioventricular (AV) node ablation and permanent pacing therapy.
HF is associated with repeated hospitalisations and poor prognosis.The aim of this study is to investigate whether BNP-guided care (BGC) in addition to multidisciplinary management(MM) improves outcome compared to HNC alone or usual care (UC) for decompensated HF patients after discharge. Patients hospitalised with cardiac decompensation in 9 Viennese hospitals are randomised to BGC, MM alone, or UC. MM includes 2 consultations of a heart failure (HF) specialist 10 days and 2 months after discharge for recommending medical optimisation and care by a specialised HF nurse including 4 home visits and telephone contact. In addition, BGC includes intensified increase of medical treatment during repeated follow-up visits in a HF clinic in patients with an Nt-BNP level above 2200pg/ml at discharge.
The aim of the study is to evaluate hemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters in patients with secondary mitral insufficiency and CHF. 1. Identification of hemodynamic parameters as predictor for a successful mitral valve reconstruction in CHF patients. 2. Collection of clinical factors for the assessment of the postoperative course after mitral valve reconstruction in CHF patient.
The objective of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of intrarenal administration of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in improving renal function as measured by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and sodium excretion in patients hospitalized with acute congestive heart failure (CHF) and deterioration of kidney function (cardiorenal syndrome).
The purposes of this study in United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Status 1B (or country equivalent) cardiac transplant candidates are to assess the safety and efficacy of Natrecor (nesiritide). The study will evaluate the drug's ability to prevent clinical worsening when administered as a 28-day continuous intravenous infusion in patients receiving standard care and continuous intravenous infusion of dobutamine or milrinone.
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of CORvalen, a medical food, to increase cellular energy sufficiently to change or modify BNP levels in congestive heart failure patients.
Palliative care in pediatric oncology and neurology is well described in the literature. There is a lack of information on the care of children terminally ill due to heart failure. A significant number of children are diagnosed with terminal heart failure for which palliative care is required. Objective: To describe palliative care of children over one year of age with end-stage heart failure, including need for and types of pain control, hospice use, need for and use of home nursing and quality of life issues.