CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

This study tested a new clinic that sees emergency room patients the next day for conditions like pneumonia, heart failure, and kidney injury. The goal was to avoid hospital stays and improve patient care. About 570 adults took part, and researchers measured how many days they we…

This study looked at 200 people with both heart failure and permanent atrial fibrillation. Participants received either a standard defibrillator (ICD) or one that also paces both lower heart chambers (CRT/ICD). The goal was to see if the extra pacing reduces heart size and improv…

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

This study tested whether a digital app called KardioPAC could help people in cardiac rehab stay more active and feel better. 43 heart patients used the app alongside standard rehab, or just standard rehab alone. The goal was to see if the app improved exercise habits, blood pres…

This study tested a device called preCARDIA that temporarily blocks a large vein in the chest to help patients with sudden, severe heart failure. The goal was to see if it is safe and can help remove excess fluid when standard treatments are not working. The study included 60 adu…

This study tested a program called ED GOAL that helps older adults with serious illnesses like heart failure or cancer discuss their end-of-life wishes with doctors and family, starting in the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 141 patients and measured whether the progra…

This small pilot study explored whether advanced heart imaging can detect hidden strokes in people who have never had atrial fibrillation but are at high risk due to conditions like diabetes or heart failure. Researchers used brain MRIs to find silent, symptom-free strokes and li…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) in 100 adult palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing trouble. The scale uses eight physical signs like heart rate and restlessness to rate distress. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether a special planning tool, called a POST form, helps older adults (65+) get the medical care they prefer at the end of life. Researchers worked with 389 people, including those with dementia, to see if their treatment matched their wishes. The goal was …

This study tested a clinical decision support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize which patients need homecare most urgently after leaving the hospital. Researchers studied nearly 2,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and lung disease to see if the …

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 muscle loss happens and how to design better diet…

This study analyzed electronic medical records of nearly 920,000 Canadian adults to see how the COVID-19 pandemic affected primary care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression. Researchers compared care before and during the pandemic, looking at visits…

This study tested a clinical decision support tool that helps doctors identify social needs—like food, housing, or transportation—in African American patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart failure. The tool uses a social risk score to flag patients who may need …

This study tested whether showing older hospitalized patients their own activity levels on a bedside screen could encourage them to move more. 130 adults aged 60+ with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or Parkinson's wore a small sensor and saw real-time feedback on time spent…