Left Ventricular Assist Devices Aid Survival, Quality of Life in Elderly
Benefits for heart failure patients include functional capacity and fewer complications with newer devices
CHF and Arrhythmias
Empagliflozin Gets Breakthrough Tx Status for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
The designation is based on findings from the phase 3 EMPEROR-Preserved trial.
Empagliflozin Benefits Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
The phase 3 EMPEROR-Preserved trial assessed empagliflozin in 5988 adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, with and without diabetes.
Magnets in Consumer Electronics Can Interfere With Medical Devices
In close proximity (1 to 11 mm), static magnetic fields created by iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 models can interfere with pacemakers, ICDs
Milrinone, Dobutamine Similarly Effective for Cardiogenic Shock
Incidence of adverse clinical outcomes, including in-hospital death, high in both groups in pragmatic randomized clinical trial
Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin in NVAF Patients
Findings may help with decision-making in this high-risk patient population.
Jardiance Approved for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 EMPEROR-Reduced trial.
Amplatzer Amulet Approved to Reduce Thromboembolic Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
The Amulet device is designed for complete immediate closure of the left atrial appendage using dual-seal technology.
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
According to the Company, intravenous administration of the affected product could lead to “site specific infections as well as serious systemic infections which may be life-threatening.”
Guidance Issued for Reducing ASCVD Risk in Hypertriglyceridemia
Factors to consider include evaluation of secondary causes, optimization of diet and lifestyle interventions, implementation of statin therapy
