Looking for a benchmark for your heart failure or electrophysiology program? Check out some of our key volume and outcome statistics from these subspecialties in this dynamic infographic.
Timely Referral for Transplant or LVAD Is Critical to Heart Failure Outcomes
A new JACC statement makes the case for earlier referral of patients with advanced heart failure. Our experts review the recommendations and the rationale behind them.
‘Bailout’ Ablation for Cardiogenic Shock and Refractory VT for Patients on Mechanical Support
A large case series shows that catheter ablation of refractory ventricular arrhythmia in patients with cardiogenic shock can allow for liberation from mechanical support in most cases.
Exploring the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
Sleep apnea is associated with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, coronary artery disease and cardiovascular mortality. CPAP treatment may reduce the risk of cardiac events, indicate some data.
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No. 10 Medical Innovation for 2020: Drugs for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
SGLT2 inhibitors for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction will be the No. 10 most influential medical innovation for 2020, predict experts at Cleveland Clinic.
Preliminary Evidence Supports Initiation of Sacubitril-Valsartan in Low-Output Heart Failure
Promising observational data suggest it’s time for a prospective study of this therapy in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction and low cardiac output who are receiving IV therapies.
Contour or Clip? REDUCE-FMR Suggests Broadened Options for Percutaneous Mitral Valve Therapy
Encouraging findings from this sham-controlled study of the Carillon device for transvenous mitral annuloplasty in functional mitral regurgitation pique interest in the large ongoing CARILLON trial.
Group Classes for Heart Failure Patients: Do They Reduce Hospital Readmissions?
The data is showing some positive results, and the nursing team continues to examine if group education for heart failure patients might improve outcomes. There are many factors.
Heart Failure and Electrophysiology Care by the Numbers (Infographic)
Looking for benchmarks for heart failure or arrhythmia care? Check out some of our latest volume and outcome data in these areas via this dynamic infographic.
More Than a Process Thing: Frontline Lessons in Cardiovascular Quality Improvement
Quality improvement successes don’t just happen but instead result from core principles and best practices. A QI leader shares secrets behind recent quality successes in STEMI care, heart failure and more.