CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

This study tested a device called preCARDIA in 60 people with severe, worsening heart failure. The device temporarily blocks a large vein in the chest to help the heart pump better. The main goal was to see if the device is safe and works as intended.

This study looked at a new program called the Next Day Clinic (NDC) at UCLA. Instead of admitting certain patients from the emergency room to the hospital, the clinic sends them home and sees them the next day. The goal is to keep people out of the hospital when it's safe, improv…

This study looked at 200 people with permanent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and heart failure (a weak heart pump). Researchers wanted to see if adding pacing to both lower heart chambers, along with a defibrillator, could shrink the heart's main pumping chamber an…

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

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 how often they discussed the…

This study tested a computer tool that helps doctors identify social needs—like trouble getting food or housing—in African American patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The tool gave doctors a risk score and suggested referrals to community orga…

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 these patients lose muscle and weight, so better …

This study analyzed health records from nearly 1 million Canadian adults to see how the COVID-19 pandemic affected primary care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression. Researchers looked at changes in doctor visits, tests, and treatments before and du…

This study looked at a new computer tool designed to help homecare nurses decide which patients need the most urgent care after leaving the hospital. Researchers tested the tool with nearly 2,000 patients who had conditions like diabetes, heart failure, or lung disease. The goal …