CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

This study looked at whether adding a special pacemaker (called biventricular pacing) to an implantable defibrillator can help people who have both permanent atrial fibrillation and heart failure. The goal was to see if this treatment could shrink an enlarged heart, improve its p…

This study tested a device called preCARDIA that temporarily blocks a large vein in the chest to help people with severe heart failure who are not getting better with standard treatments. The study included 60 adults with advanced heart failure. The goal was to see if the device …

This study tested a 12-week exercise program designed for people with both congestive heart failure and knee osteoarthritis. 94 adults aged 40-80 took part, with half doing low-impact aerobic and strength exercises and the other half receiving standard care. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at how people with chronic heart failure or COPD process protein from meals. Researchers measured muscle building, body composition, and gut function in 90 adults aged 45 and older. The goal was to understand why weight and muscle loss happen, so better nutritio…

This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected primary care for people with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression in Canada. Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 920,000 adults to see changes in doctor visits, tests, and treatments. Th…

This study tested a new decision-support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize patients moving from hospital to homecare. Researchers looked at whether using the tool reduced the number of patients readmitted to the hospital within 60 days. About 1,900 adults with conditi…

This study tested a program called ED GOAL that helps older adults with serious illnesses like heart failure or cancer talk about their care wishes while in the emergency department. Researchers worked with 141 patients to see if the program increased their engagement in advance …

This study tested a computer tool that helps doctors find and address social needs—like food, housing, or transportation—in African American patients with low income and chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The tool gave doctors a risk score and suggested ref…