CHRONIC HEART FAILURE

This study tested a new medicine called AZD5462 in 375 adults with stable chronic heart failure. The goal was to see if the drug could improve how well the heart pumps blood. Participants took either the study drug or a placebo, and doctors measured heart function using ultrasoun…

This study tested a stem cell treatment (rexlemestrocel-L) in 565 adults with chronic heart failure. The goal was to see if injecting these cells into the heart could reduce serious heart events like hospitalizations or death. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either…

This study tested a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can worsen heart failure. Six adults with chronic heart failure took part. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and helps improve heart function.

This study tested whether a structured plan for giving diuretics (water pills) to patients hospitalized with worsening chronic heart failure is safer and more effective than usual care. About 299 adults took part. The goal was to see if the protocol helped patients lose excess fl…

This small study tested whether acupuncture could improve heart function and quality of life in 14 people with chronic heart failure. Participants received acupuncture treatments over 5 weeks, and researchers measured changes in heart pumping ability, walking distance, and sympto…

This study looked at nearly 5,000 Japanese adults with chronic heart failure who started taking the drug vericiguat as part of their regular care. Researchers used hospital records to track outcomes like death, heart-related hospital stays, and how long patients stayed on the med…

This study looked at how common vitamin D deficiency is in people with chronic heart failure and whether taking vitamin D supplements improves their health. 91 adults with heart failure were divided into groups based on their vitamin D levels. Those with severe deficiency were ra…

This study looked at over 16,500 adults with chronic heart failure who were part of a remote monitoring program in France. Researchers wanted to see how having diabetes, other health conditions, and short-term weight changes were linked to survival. They used data already collect…

This study looked at a new way of managing chronic heart failure using nurse-led consultations. The goal was to see how these visits help adjust medications and reduce hospital stays. Researchers analyzed data from 137 patients over 12 months. The findings may help improve care f…