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The age-adjusted mortality rates for heart failure in young adults increased from 2.36 in 1999 to 3.16 in 2019. 

Heart Failure–Related Mortality in Young Adults Saw Rapid Increase Since 2012 

At the 2022 ASPC annual meeting, Dr. Gluckman highlights the overall impact of the economic cost of cardiovascular disease and the role of prevention. 

Ty Gluckman, MD: The Staggering Cost of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Early follow-up in patients with COPD led to lower rates of readmissions at 90 days, while patients with CHF saw lower 90-day mortality.

Early Follow-Up May Reduce Hospital Readmission in Patients with COPD, Heart Failure

Women show significantly lower risk of first, recurrent life-threatening VTA events than men, while it is more pronounced in patients with NICM. 

Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia Risk Differs Between Men, Women 

Rivaroxaban monotherapy was associated with a 38% lower risk of total cardiovascular and bleeding events. 

Rivaroxaban Monotherapy Linked to Lower Event Risk in Patients with AF, Stable CAD

The late-breaking data show SGLT2is are underutilized in patients with heart failure with or without type 2 diabetes despite guideline recommendations. 

Sarah Bermudez, PharmD: SGLT2 Inhibitors Underutilized in Heart Failure Care 

Both exogenous hyperthyroidism and exogenous hypothyroidism were associated with increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. 

Thyroid Hormone Treatment Intensity May Be Modifiable Risk Factor for CV Mortality

Aortic sclerosis, trace or mild aortic regurgitation, and mild mitral regurgitation 
each had significant associations with CV risk. 


Valvular Lesions Associated with Long-Term Cardiovascular Event Risk in Black Patients  

The study authors used data from Medicare beneficiaries who survived a heart attack between 1995 and 2019. 

Mortality and Hospitalization Rates Post-Acute MI Improve, But Not for All

Investigators observed no reduction in readmission or mortality in a remote monitoring program with incentives for patients previously hospitalized for HF.

Heart Failure Outcomes After Discharge Saw No Improvement with Remote Monitoring 

The HCPLive heart failure page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on HF. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for heart disease, reduced and preserved ejection fraction, and more.

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