Acetazolamide Helps Treat Volume Overload in Heart Failure
Rate of successful decongestion higher with addition of acetazolamide to loop diuretic in patients with acute decompensated heart failure
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Ticagrelor DAPT Linked to Lower Risk for Vein Graft Failure in CABG
But addition of ticagrelor linked to increased risk for BARC type 2, 3, or 5 bleeding events versus aspirin
Sotagliflozin Under Review for Heart Failure Treatment
Sotagliflozin is an investigational dual sodium-glucose co-transporter types 1 and 2 (SGLT1, SGLT2) inhibitor.
Prognosis Worse With Overstrict Salt Restriction in HFpEF Patients
Association more predominant among those aged 70 years or younger and of non-White race
FDA Clears Machine Learning Algorithm to Assist in Heart Murmur Detection
The software uses the Company’s smart stethoscopes to analyze heart sounds, phonocardiogram and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals (when available).
June 2022 Recap: Drug Pipeline Updates
Stay up-to-date on the latest drugs in development.
Overall Cardiovascular Health Score Less Than Optimal for US Adults
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age, and racial/ethnic group
New Data Prompt FDA Review Period Extension for Omecamtiv Mecarbil
The FDA extended the action date by 3 months to review additional pharmacokinetic analyses provided by the Company.
IV Vitamin C Increases Risk for Death, Organ Failure in Sepsis
Risk increased with intravenous vitamin C versus placebo for adults with sepsis in the ICU receiving vasopressor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccines Cut Mortality With Heart Failure
Those who are partially vaccinated and unvaccinated face same increased risk, while boosted and fully vaccinated adults fare best
