JCF Intersections

How does dyspnea evolve after HF hospitalization?

In this longitudinal cohort study, over 6 months, 63% improved, 17% remained symptomatic & 19% worsened. Less favorable trajectories tracked with greater fatigue, sleep, pain, depression & anxiety. 💜 #HFSASimPub

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🔎 Could wtATTR-CA be recognized years earlier?

In 182 patients, extracardiac manifestations🩻 were nearly universal. CTS, spinal stenosis & trigger finger were common, with related surgeries occurring 7–10 years before cardiac diagnosis. #HFSASimPub

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Heart failure doesn't pause for pregnancy🤰, but many HF medications do. 💊🫀

This State-of-the-Art review provides a practical guide to GDMT across preconception, pregnancy, postpartum & lactation ... balancing maternal health with fetal safety. 🤱

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💪 What if time on temporary MCS wasn't just spent waiting for LVAD or transplant, but preparing for it?

This Teachable Moments article explores “prehabilitation”: building physical, psychological & emotional readiness for advanced HF therapies. 🫀

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How should we assess congestive hepatopathy in advanced HF?

Conventional liver tests can be misleading. This State-of-the-Art review explores multimodality assessment, including biopsy & HVPG, and individualized heart vs heart-liver transplant decisions.

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