New Scoring System Improves HFpEF Diagnosis
The score paves the way for diagnosing more patients with unexplained shortness of breath, according to researchers.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Kidney Health May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Among Heart Failure Patients
Researchers find that kidney dysfunction can be used as a criterion to stratify patients requiring implantable defibrillators.
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3D-Printed Blood Vessels Could Make Heart Bypass Surgery Safer
A novel 3D printing technology produces strong, flexible, gel-like tubes that could improve heart bypass outcomes by replacing the human and synthetic veins currently used in surgery.
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Are Smart Watches Causing Unnecessary Panic in AFib Patients?
For patients with Afib, using a wearable device can lead to higher rates of anxiety about their Afib symptoms and treatment, doctor visits, and use of informal healthcare resources.
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Certain HIV Drug Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk, NIH Study Finds
The trial found that use of a particular drug in HIV patients significantly increased the risk of...
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