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Filter by:In a prospective observational cohort study (n = 100), the investigators aim to assess the correlation between cardiac biomarkers, advanced echocardiography and cystic fibrosis genotype and severity and determine whether these are prognostic markers of heart disease in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF).
HF-POL is the first Polish multicenter observational prospective registry of patients with heart failure and ejection fraction more than 40% designed by Heart Failure Association of the Polish Cardiac Society. The purpose of this study was to provide first characteristics of Polish population patients with heart failure and EF>40% and to provide a better understanding of medical practice, based on observational data, including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis over 3-year follow-up.
The aim of the study is to demonstrate that conduction system pacing (CSP) can preserve a normal ventricular function compared to right ventricular apical pacing (RVAP) in patients with pre-implant preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and a high burden of expected ventricular pacing due to atrioventricular conduction block (AV block). After informed consent signature, patients with high degree AV block and normal LVEF will be randomized to permanent pacemaker stimulation with CSP vs RVAP. All the patients have a complete evaluation before the procedure and at 3 and 6 months follow-up.
The study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and clarify the predictors of the short- and long-term outcomes of RHF patients, further assist the diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment of RHF.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes of starting Dapagliflozin on the same day of hospital admission in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does early initiation of Dapagliflozin improve the length of hospital stay and in-hospital mortality in patients with ADHF? - Does early initiation of Dapagliflozin enhance the diuretic response, weight reduction and pro-BNP reduction in the acute stage of HF? - Does early initiation of Dapagliflozin adversely affect the hemodynamic stability and kidney functions in the acute stage of HF? Participants will be randomized with the ratio of 1:1 within 24 hours of admission to receive Dapagliflozin 10 mg/day versus standard of care. Follow up will continue for 1 month after hospital discharge. Researchers will compare the in-hospital and 30-day clinical outcomes in the Dapagliflozin group versus the standard treatment group.
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a nurse-led multidisciplinary precision care in early cardiac rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure, and further to promote the application of nurse-led multidisciplinary precision care.
End-stage heart failure in children is a rare cause of infant mortality. The most frequent cause is dilated cardiomyopathy, often of undetermined origin, which can lead to cardiogenic shock refractory to standard medical treatment. In such cases, it is essential to resort to exceptional means, available at tertiary care hospitals such as in Lyon. The therapeutic means includes long-term circulatory assistance (VAD). This type of circulatory assistance is becoming increasingly used in view of the shortage of heart transplants. Indeed, the average waiting time on the paediatric transplant list varies from 3 months to over a year for children under 5. Berlin Heart EXCOR (BHE) is the only long-term support available for children (2). It is a pulsatile para-corporeal assisting device with percutaneous cannulas. Despite technical and medical advances in circulatory support, the presence of foreign material is frequently complicated by infection. Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. It is most often of nosocomial origin, linked to central line infections. The germs associated with these infections are mainly bacteria, with a small proportion of fungi. The most common pathogens are multi-resistant gram-positive bacteria, which colonize the skin, adhere to the implanted equipment and create biofilms. Infections have a major impact on the morbidity and mortality of patients undergoing mechanical assistance, with an increased risk of thrombo-embolic events and difficulty in managing anticoagulation, secondary to inflammation.
This is an observational study in which the health data of people with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) are collected using administrative claims data. In observational studies, only observations are made and participants do not receive any advice or changes to healthcare. Chronic HFrEF is a longterm condition that occurs when the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body with each heartbeat. This leads to a reduced supply of oxygen which the body requires to function properly. The common symptoms include breathlessness, weakness, fatigue, and swelling in the ankles and legs. If left untreated, heart failure can lead to other serious health problems, including damage to other organs, which may result in hospital stays and even death. Vericiguat works by increasing the activity of an enzyme called soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), which relaxes the blood vessels and allows more blood to flow through. As a result, the heart is able to pump better. Vericiguat was approved for the treatment of HFrEF based on the results of a study called VICTORIA. The VICTORIA study showed that vericiguat helps in lowering the chances of death or hospitalization due to heart failure. There is limited information available about the use of vericiguat for the treatment of HFrEF under realworld conditions. The main purpose of this study is to collect information about the characteristics of people with HFrEF, who are on vericiguat in addition to at least one standard treatment. Researchers will collect information about participants' basic characteristics, including their age, gender, other health conditions they may have, and the medicines they may be taking. The data will come from administrative claims data for people in the United States of America who were diagnosed with HFrEF between January 2020 and June 2022. In this study, only available data from routine care is collected. No visits or tests are required as part of this study.
Heart failure is a chronic disease, being the second cause of death in Brazil. Currently, it is estimated that 6.4 million Brazilians suffer from this disease. The higher number of rehospitalization, lower survival of these individuals. There are recommendations from Societies of Cardiology for the inclusion of effective self-care for patients with chronic HF, intend greater control of symptoms, greater adherence to treatment and, consequently, decrease of rehospitalization. One of the pillars of self-care's education for chronic patients recommended by the Health Ministry is the management of the patient's emotional aspects. These have been undertreated in most studies. The prevalence of depression among patients with HF is high and ranges from 41% to 72%, and the assessment with the BDI-II, which is the gold standard used, is 67%. Patients with HF and depression have greater difficulty in adhering to treatment and poor maintenance of self-care. Also, they present 4 times more risk of rehospitalization/mortality. Faced with this problem, this project was designed, proposing an online psychological support group for patients with heart failure and depression, primarily aimed at improving self-care, adherence and secondarily at reducing the rates of depression and readmission.
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is an effective non-invasive treatment in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) which complicated by chronic heart failure (CHF). Aim: to study the long-term effects of treatment with enhanced external counterpulsation on the structural and functional state of the vascular bed in patients with stable CAD complicated by CHF. Patients (n=100) with verified stable CAD (class 2-3 angina) complicated by CHF (NYHA class 2-3) and receiving optimal drug therapy included in open randomized study. Primary randomization (2:1) + secondary randomization (1:1). - SHAM-counterpulsation group (ECP-SHAM; compression pressure 80 mm Hg; 35 procedures, 1 hour each); - Active counterpulsation group (ECP35; compression pressure 220-280 mm Hg; 35 procedures, 1 hour each) 1 course per year; - Active counterpulsation group (ECP70; compression pressure 220-280 mm Hg; 35 procedures, 1 hour each) 2 courses per year. Duration of observation is 3 years. Stages of examination: after 3, 6, 12, 24, 36 months (after 3, 6, 12 months for the ECP-SHAM group). Primary endpoint: combination of vascular event (myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident, revascularization procedures), hospitalization (for CAD/CHF), death. Secondary endpoints: changes in exercise tolerance, a needing for antianginal therapy, frequency of angina episodes. Objectives: to study the dynamics of the structural and functional state of the vascular bed (applanation tonometry, photoplethysmography, computer nailfold videocapillaroscopy), the dynamics of the clinical status (Clinical Status Assessment Scale), the dynamics of exercise tolerance (6-minute walk test), the dynamics of the quality of life of patients ( questionnaires SF36 and MLHFQ) in the ECP35 and ECP70 groups at baseline, at the end of the first course, after 6 months, 1, 2, and 3 years, and in the ECPSHAM group at baseline, at the end of the first course, after 6 and 12 months; (2) To investigate the impact of EECP on the incidence of primary (vascular events, hospitalizations for CAD/CHF, death) and secondary (frequency of angina episodes, need for antianginal drugs, exercise tolerance) endpoints. Expected outcome of the study: Obtaining reliable data on the long-term positive effect of EECP on the dynamics of the structural and functional state of the vascular bed, exercise tolerance, quality of life and prognosis in patients with stable CAD complicated by CHF.