SMJ articles in the category "Congestive Heart Failure"

Review Article

Therapeutic Approach to Heart Failure Management: Insight from Clinical Trials

Heart failure (HF) is a global burden and, irrespective of age, sex, race, nationality, and geography, affects individuals across the world. Several reports mentioned that, globally, more than 64 million people, which accounts for 1% to 3% of the total global population, are living with HF. In the United States,…

Posted in: clinical trials 4 Congestive Heart Failure 12

Original Article

Outcomes and Predictors of Readmissions with GI Bleeding in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Objectives: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a major comorbidity in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The study aim was to estimate the rate of hospital readmissions for GI bleeding in patients with LVADs using a nationally representative database. Additionally, we evaluated the etiologies, costs, endoscopy utilization, mortality, and predictors…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 gastrointestinal bleeding 8 hospital readmission 4

Original Article

Association of Anemia with Outcomes of Acute Heart Failure

Objectives: Anemia is common in patients presenting with acute congestive heart failure (CHF); when hemoglobin (HGB) declines to low levels, it can result in worse outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine a level of HGB on admission or discharge that affects outcomes in patients with CHF and…

Posted in: anemia 11 Congestive Heart Failure 12

Original Article

Impact of Consultation on Hospital Outcomes and Resource Utilization for Patients with Acute Congestive Heart Failure

Objectives: Consultation is an important tool for acquiring subspecialty support when managing patients with acute congestive heart failure (CHF). The effect of consultation on hospital outcomes and resource utilization in CHF is unknown. The objectives of our study were to determine the effect of consultation on outcomes in CHF and…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 outcome 13

Review Article

Coenzyme Q-10 in Human Health: Supporting Evidence?

Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10) is a widely used alternative medication or dietary supplement and one of its roles is as an antioxidant. It naturally functions as a coenzyme and component of oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. Decreased levels have been demonstrated in diseased myocardium and in Parkinson disease. Farnesyl pyrophosphate is a…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 dietary supplements 4 Hypertension 41

Review

Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Management

Recent research suggests that vitamin D may play a role in cardiovascular (CV) health. Although its exact role is still debated and is a matter of controversy, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased prevalence of CV risk factors and events. Factors that predispose persons with congestive heart failure…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 hypocalcemia 5 secondary hyperparathyroidism 3 vitamin D 17

Original Article

The Effect of July Admission in the Process of Care of Patients with Acute Cardiovascular Conditions

Background:Little information is available to measure the impact of new trainees in the process of care and outcomes of patients with acute cardiovascular conditions. The objective of this investigation is to assess whether physicians' experience has an impact on the quality of health care delivery.Methods:Two cohorts of hospitalized patients with…

Posted in: acute coronary syndromes 3 Congestive Heart Failure 12 Quality 5

Case Report

Significant Cardiomyopathy Secondary to West Nile Virus Infection

Abstract:West Nile virus (WNV) myocarditis has been documented pathologically in birds and mammals, but has rarely been reported in human clinical syndromes. Severe cardiomyopathy as a consequence of WNV has not yet been reported.

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12

Original Article

Does Absolute Neutrophilia Predict Early Congestive Heart Failure After Acute Myocardial Infarction? A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is usually associated with increased neutrophil count. However, it has not clearly been defined whether neutrophilia can cause myocardial injury. In this study, we hypothesized that absolute neutrophilia can predict the occurrence of congestive heart failure (CHF) after AMI. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 myocardial infarction 15

Original Article

Distribution of Pleural Effusion in Congestive Heart Failure: What Is Atypical?

Objectives: This study was performed to determine the distribution of pleural effusion between the right and left hemithorax in patients with uncomplicated congestive heart failure, and to determine whether left-sided pleural effusion actually constitutes an atypical distribution in congestive heart failure. Methods: The study group consisted of 120 consecutive patients…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 pleural effusion 9

Case Report

A Case Of Congestive Heart Failure Due To Reversible Dilated Cardiomyopathy Caused By Hyperthyroidism

Thyrotoxicosis is an uncommon cause of low-output congestive heart failure. The case of a 41-year-old male who presented with severe symptomatic congestive heart failure, and was subsequently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to hyperthyroidism, is presented. The cause of his hyperthyroidism was Graves disease. Despite an initial left ventricular systolic…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 dilated cardiomyopathy 3 hyperthyroidism 10 thyrotoxicosis 4

Review Article

Effectiveness of the Clinical Pathway in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure

Background: The prevalence of congestive heart failure (CHF) in the United States is approximately 4 million, with associated annual health care expenditures exceeding $8 billion. Clinical pathways for CHF have been developed, but they have not been rigorously evaluated regarding efficacy and improvement in the quality of care. We sought…

Posted in: Congestive Heart Failure 12 quality of care 7
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