CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

This study tested a medical device called the preCARDIA System in people hospitalized with severe, sudden worsening of heart failure. The device is designed to help the body remove excess fluid when standard water pills (diuretics) aren't working well enough. Researchers checked …

This study tested a computer tool called PREVENT, designed to help homecare nurses decide which patients need their first visit most urgently after leaving the hospital. It involved nearly 2,000 patients with conditions like heart failure and diabetes. The goal was to see if usin…

This study tested a new computer tool for doctors. The tool automatically flags patients with chronic diseases who may also be struggling with needs like stable housing, food, or transportation. Doctors could then refer these patients to community organizations for help, aiming t…

This study tested a 12-week exercise program designed for people who have both congestive heart failure and knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if a rehabilitation plan using low-impact activities could safely improve heart health, reduce knee pain, and increase overall fitn…

This study tested whether a brief, 6-minute motivational interview in the emergency department could help seriously ill older adults start planning their future medical care. Researchers enrolled 141 adults aged 50+ with conditions like heart failure or cancer to see if the short…

This study aimed to understand how the body processes protein in people with chronic heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conditions where dangerous weight and muscle loss often occur. Researchers compared 90 patients with these conditions to healt…

This study looked back at the health records of nearly 1 million Canadian adults to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their regular care for long-term conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression. Researchers compared the number of doctor visits, tests, and…