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Aldosterone Antagonists and Heart Failure
- October 21, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Potholes remain in the road toward adoption of evidence-based guideline recommendations.- Reviewing:
- Albert NM et al., JAMA 2009 Oct 21; 302:1658.
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy to Prevent Heart Failure: Gathering Momentum Free
- September 1, 2009
- Mark S. Link, MD
- Cardiology
MADIT-CRT findings demonstrate a benefit of resynchronization in patients with NYHA class I or II heart failure.- Reviewing:
- Moss AJ et al., N Engl J Med 2009 Sep 1;:
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Albumin Excretion and Heart Failure
- August 26, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
A newly identified independent risk factor warrants further study.- Reviewing:
- Jackson CE et al., Lancet 2009 Aug 15; 374:543.
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Cardiovascular Events in Canada, 1994–2004
- July 29, 2009
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Findings from a nationwide study reveal significant declines in mortality and hospital admissions.- Reviewing:
- Tu JV et al., CMAJ 2009 Jun 23; 180:e118.
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Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Systolic Function
- July 15, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Findings from a SENIORS substudy suggest that the benefits of beta blockade extend to patients without LVSD.- Reviewing:
- van Veldhuisen DJ et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2009 Jun 9; 53:2150.
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Beta-Blockade for Heart Failure: What to Aim For?
- July 15, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
A meta-analysis suggests that improvements in mortality with beta-blockers are more strongly associated with the heart rate achieved than with dose.- Reviewing:
- McAlister FA et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jun 2; 150:784.
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Estradiol and Mortality in Men with Heart Failure
- May 27, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
In an observational study, both high and low estradiol levels were associated with increased mortality.- Reviewing:
- Jankowska EA et al., JAMA 2009 May 13; 301:1892.
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Heart Failure in an Aging Population
- May 13, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
A new epidemiologic study exposes specific targets for preventive measures.- Reviewing:
- Kalogeropoulos A et al., Arch Intern Med 2009 Apr 13; 169:708.
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Focused Update: Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Adults
- April 29, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
New recommendations regarding drug therapy in black patients, initiation of pharmacotherapy before hospital discharge, and use of natriuretic peptides; clarification of indications for device therapy- Reviewing:
- Jessup M et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2009 Apr 14; 53:1343.
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Glucose, Heart Failure, and Mortality
- April 29, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In patients hospitalized with heart failure, unlike other cardiovascular disorders, elevated glucose levels at admission did not predict mortality.- Reviewing:
- Kosiborod M et al., Circulation 2009 Apr 14; 119:1899.
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Exercise Training in Patients with LV Systolic Dysfunction Free
- April 8, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Data from a large randomized trial demonstrate that exercise therapy is safe, but the health gains are modest.- Reviewing:
- O’Connor CM et al., JAMA 2009 Apr 8; 301:1439. Flynn KE et al., JAMA 2009 Apr 8; 301:1451.
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Relaxin in Acute Heart Failure
- April 1, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Results of a phase II trial in patients with normal-to-elevated blood pressure are promising — but it is still early in the game.- Reviewing:
- Teerlink JR et al., Lancet 2009 Mar 29;: Hernandez AF and Granger CB., Lancet 2009 Mar 29;:
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Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction: Function Fails to Follow Form
- March 29, 2009
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
This procedure did not improve clinical outcomes in CABG patients.- Reviewing:
- Jones RH et al. for the STICH Hypothesis 2 Investigators., N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 29;: Eisen HJ., N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 29;:
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Does Race Affect Risk for Early Heart Failure?
- March 18, 2009
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Findings from the CARDIA study reveal a much higher incidence of heart failure in young blacks than in young whites.- Reviewing:
- Bibbins-Domingo K et al., N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1179. Peterson E and Yancy CW., N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1172.
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Patients with Heart Failure
- February 4, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Compelling evidence for avoiding NSAIDs underscores the challenges of pain management in these patients.- Reviewing:
- Gislason GH et al., Arch Intern Med 2009 Jan 26; 169:141.
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How Are You Doing?
- February 4, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Evaluating the overall health status of patients with heart failure might help determine their risks for adverse outcomes and costly care.- Reviewing:
- Chan PS et al., Circulation 2009 Jan 27; 119:398. Ezekowitz JA., Circulation 2009 Jan 27; 119:368.
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BNP-Guided Heart Failure Therapy: Not for Everyone Free
- January 27, 2009
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
In the TIME-CHF trial, some subgroups benefited from this strategy, but no overall reduction in patient-important outcomes was achieved.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Pfisterer M et al., JAMA 2009 Jan 28; 301:383.
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Which Beta-Blocker is Best for Patients with Heart Failure?
- December 17, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Evidence of efficacy might not be the most important factor to consider.- Reviewing:
- Kramer JM et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Dec 8; 168:2422. Go AS et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Dec 8; 168:2415.
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Ethnicity and Incidence of Congestive Heart Failure
- December 10, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a large U.S. cohort study, higher incidence of CHF in blacks than in other ethnic groups was largely explained by higher rates of diabetes and hypertension.- Reviewing:
- Bahrami H et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Oct 27; 168:2138.
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Managing Heart Failure with Preserved Systolic Function: Another Disappointment
- November 12, 2008
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
In a large randomized trial, irbesartan did not improve outcomes in patients with an LVEF of 45% or higher.- Reviewing:
- Massie BM et al. for the I-PRESERVE Investigators., N Engl J Med 2008 Nov 11;:
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