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health1 hour ago•7 min saved

Global Guidelines Redefine Heart Failure to Detect Hidden Cases

Experts from the AHA, World Heart Federation, ACC, and ESC propose a revised universal definition of heart failure that recognizes the condition can exist even with a normal ejection fraction, moving beyond EF as the sole diagnostic measure. The framework emphasizes imaging, blood work, and genetics, and adds 18 potential causes to unify classifications worldwide. They note EF cutoffs were arbitrary and that heart failure can evolve over time, with future guidelines to follow; approximately 55 million people are affected globally.

via ScienceAlert|

#circulation #consensus #ejection-fraction

health11 months ago•9 min saved

Reevaluating Beta-Blocker Use in Heart Attack Patients: Benefits and Risks

Two recent trials on beta-blockers in post-MI patients with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction show mixed results, but meta-analyses suggest potential benefits for those with ejection fraction between 40% and 49%. This challenges the routine use of beta-blockers in all post-MI patients and advocates for a more personalized approach based on ejection fraction and individual risk factors.

via TCTMD.com|

#beta-blockers #clinical-trials #ejection-fraction

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Navigating Heart Failure Treatment: The Importance of Professional Judgment

A reader asks Dr. Keith Roach about the necessity of prescribed medications for heart failure, despite improvements in their partner's condition. Dr. Roach explains that heart failure can have different causes and manifestations, and treatment requires professional judgment. While beta blockers and ACE inhibitors are commonly prescribed for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, their role in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is less clear. Alternative treatments, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and mineralocorticoid receptor blockers, may be considered by an expert cardiologist who specializes in heart failure.

via OregonLive|

#cardiologist #ejection-fraction #health

health3 years ago•6 min saved

Beta-blockers may not benefit all long-term users, studies suggest.

Long-term beta-blocker use may not improve outcomes in certain patients, particularly those whose heart function is only mildly reduced, according to three new studies. Beta-blockers are a long-standing treatment for patients after a heart attack because they protect the heart from further damage. They also promote heart function for those with cardiac dysfunction, or heart failure. However, experts say these drugs will still be prescribed and are useful to many patients.

via Verywell Health|

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