Systolic blood pressure at admission, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure

Article Abstract:

A cohort study is conducted to evaluate the relationship between systolic blood pressure at admission, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. The results suggest that systolic hypertension is common in patients hospitalized for heart failure and systolic blood pressure is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure with either reduced or relatively preserved systolic function.

United States, Hypertension, Patient outcomes, Risk factors, Clinical report

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Combining resynchronization and defibrillation therapies for heart failure

Article Abstract:

Some patients with severe heart failure may benefit from having a pacemaker that combines cardiac resynchronization with defibrillation, according to a study published in 2003. Cardiac resynchronization makes the different heart chambers function together as they should. Defibrillators detect a heart arrhythmia and shock the heart back into a normal rhythm. However, this device should only be used in patients who cannot be successfully treated with medication.

Editorial, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

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Combined cardiac resynchronization and implantable cardioversion defibrillation in advanced chronic heart failure: the MIRACLE ICD trial

Article Abstract:

A pacemaker that provides cardiac resynchronization can improve the quality of life and exercise capacity of patients with advanced heart failure, according to a study of 369 patients. The pacemaker also included a cardioverter defibrillator, which is a device that detects abnormal heart rhythms and shocks the heart back into a normal rhythm. Unfortunately, the device did not prolong life or reduce hospitalization rates.

Cardiac pacing

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