Cor pulmonale

This study tested the drug spironolactone in 15 adults with chronic right-sided heart failure. The goal was to see if it is safe and can improve heart function and reduce stress on the heart. Participants took either the drug or a placebo to compare effects.

This study looked at the safety of using levosimendan over a longer period in people who have both pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. 35 patients who had already been in a related study received the drug and were monitored for side effects.…

This study tested two types of exercise training—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate continuous training (MICT)—against standard physical activity advice in 188 people who had a heart attack. The goal was to see which approach best improves fitness and reduces he…

This trial tests whether a magnetic sensor placed on the skin can accurately measure blood pressure in the jugular vein and radial artery, compared to standard invasive methods using catheters. The study involves 10 adults with complex congenital heart disease or chronic right he…

This study tested how well three translation tools—ChatGPT, Google Translate, and UD Talk—handle conversations between doctors and patients in Chinese and Japanese during heart and lung checkups. Researchers compared their accuracy and errors using a scoring system. The goal was …