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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 2:56

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances discusses a recently published original research paper on the impact of frailty on patients with atrial fibrillation and HFrEF undergoing catheter ablation.

The BUDAPEST CRT Upgrade Trial

Talking Points

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 12:49

Béla Merkely and C. Michael Gibson discuss the results of a CRT-D upgrade versus ICD alone for HFrEF patients with right ventricular pacing.

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CVD, Heart failure and women

Healthed Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 31:37

Understand the epidemiology of heart failure (HF) in Australia, including why it is a syndrome rather than a specific disease Leading causes of HF, including how to differentiate between HF with reserved ejection fraction (HFrEF) vs HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) Pillars of managing both HFrEF as well as HFpEF, what should you look out for whilst up titrating or down titrating treatments Role of healthcare professionals in educating patients and managing the HF health action plan of each patient Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 32 mins Expert: A/Prof Ingrid Hopper, Heart Failure Physician & Clinical Pharmacologist Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JACC - Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate for Management of Hyperkalemia During Spironolactone Optimization in Patients with Heart Failure

JACC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 18:09

JACC Associate Editor Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, FACC, interviews author Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, FACC about his REALIZE-K study published in JACC and presented at AHA. In participants with HFrEF and hyperkalemia, SZC led to large improvements in the percentage of participants with normokalemia while on optimal spironolactone dose, and reduced risk of hyperkalemia and down-titration/discontinuation of spironolactone. More participants had HF events with SZC than placebo; this difference was limited to those with very high NTproBNP levels.

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JACC: Heart Failure - Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in HFrEF and Hyperkalemia: REALIZE-K Design and Baseline Characteristics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 3:50

Novi Yanti Sari, MD, social media editor of JACC: Heart Failure, discusses a recently published original research paper that explored new ways to manage hyperkalemia in patients with HFrEF.

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402. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #39 with Dr. Robert Mentz

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 8:00

The following question refers to Sections 7.3.3 and 7.3.6 of the 2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.The question is asked by Palisades Medical Center medicine resident & CardioNerds Academy Fellow Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian, answered first by UTSW AHFT Cardiologist & CardioNerds FIT Ambassador Dr. Natalie Tapaskar, and then by expert faculty Dr. Robert Mentz.Dr. Mentz is associate professor of medicine and section chief for Heart Failure at Duke University, a clinical researcher at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Dr. Mentz has been a mentor for the CardioNerds Clinical Trials Network as lead principal investigator for PARAGLIDE-HF and is a series mentor for this very Decipher the Guidelines Series. For these reasons and many more, he was awarded the Master CardioNerd Award during ACC22.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024As heard in this episode, the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024 is coming up November 16-18 in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Place Convention Center. Come a day early for Pre-Sessions Symposia, Early Career content, QCOR programming and the International Symposium on November 15. It's a special year you won't want to miss for the premier event for advancements in cardiovascular science and medicine as AHA celebrates its 100th birthday. Registration is now open, secure your spot here!When registering, use code NERDS and if you're among the first 20 to sign up, you'll receive a free 1-year AHA Professional Membership! Question #39 Ms. Kay Lotsa is a 48-year-old woman with a history of CKD stage 2 (baseline creatinine ~1.2 mg/dL) & type 2 diabetes mellitus. She has recently noticed progressively reduced exercise tolerance, leg swelling, and trouble lying flat. This prompted a hospital admission with a new diagnosis of decompensated heart failure. A transthoracic echocardiogram reveals LVEF of 35%. Ms. Lotsa is diuresed to euvolemia, and she is started on carvedilol 25mg BID, sacubitril/valsartan 49-51mg BID, and empagliflozin 10mg daily, which she tolerates well. Her eGFR is at her baseline of 55 mL/min/1.73 m2 and serum potassium concentration is 3.9 mEq/L. Your team is anticipating she will be discharged home in the next one to two days and wants to start spironolactone. Which of the following is most important regarding her treatment with mineralocorticoid antagonists?ASpironolactone is contraindicated based on her level of renal impairment and should not be startedBSerum potassium levels and kidney function should be assessed within 1-2 weeks of starting spironolactoneCEplerenone confers a higher risk of gynecomastia than does spironolactoneDThe patient will likely not benefit from initiation of spironolactone if her cardiomyopathy is ischemic in origin Answer #39 ExplanationThe correct answer is B – after starting a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), it is important to closely monitor renal function and serum potassium levels.MRA (also known as aldosterone antagonists or anti-mineralocorticoids) show consistent improvements in all-cause mortality, HF hospitalizations, and SCD across a wide range of patients with HFrEF.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Systolic Heart Failure and Moderate Aortic Stenosis: TAVR UNLOAD

JACC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 15:49

Author Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, MD, PhD, FACC, and JACC: Executive Associate Editor Aakriti Gupta, MD, FACC, discuss the TAVR UNLOAD trial, which focused on patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The trial found no significant difference in the primary endpoint (composite of mortality, stroke, and hospitalizations) between the TAVR and clinical surveillance groups. However, patients who underwent TAVR showed a significant improvement in quality of life at one year. The conversation highlighted the need for individualized treatment approaches, emphasizing patient selection, while also considering trial limitations, including slow enrollment and study size.

Transcatheter Valve Repair for Tricuspid Regurgitation: 1-Year Results From a Large European Real-World Registry

JACC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 14:32

Author Joerg Hausleiter, MD and Executive Associate Editor Aakriti Gupta, MD, FACC. discuss the TAVR UNLOAD trial, which focused on patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The trial found no significant difference in the primary endpoint (composite of mortality, stroke, and hospitalizations) between the TAVR and clinical surveillance groups. However, patients who underwent TAVR showed a significant improvement in quality of life at one year. The conversation highlighted the need for individualized treatment approaches, emphasizing patient selection, while also considering trial limitations, including slow enrollment and study size.

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#458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 64:24

Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1 Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction 03:22 Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure 07:26 Using Physical Exam Findings to Guide Diuresis 11:58 The Four Pillars of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure 15:07 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up in Heart Failure Patients 22:10 The Benefits of High-Intensity Initiation and Titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy 28:02 Consideration of Other Medications 40:02 Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialist 49:11 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up 55:33 Conclusion and Book Recommendation Credits Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. Sponsor: Litter Robot Right now, Whisker is offering $75 off Litter-Robot bundles. AND, as a special offer to listeners, you can get an additional $50 off when you go to stopscooping.com/CURB. Sponsor: Beginly Health Ready to take control of your job search? Visit beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders to get started

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 48:28

When treating heart failure, how do we distinguish between the expanding list of medications recommended for “Guideline Directed Medical Therapy” (GDMT) and what might be considered runaway polypharmacy? In this week's podcast, we'll tackle this crucial question, thanks to a fantastic suggestion from GeriPal listener Matthew Shuster, who will join us as a guest host. We've also invited two amazing cardiologists, Parag Goyal and Nicole Superville, to join us about GDMT in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and in Heart Failure with preserved EF (HFpEF). We talk about what is heart failure, particularly HFpEF, how we treat it (including the use of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2's), and how we should apply guidelines to individual patients, especially those with multimorbidity who are taking a lot of other medications. I'd also like to give a shout out to a recent ACP article on HFpEF with an outstanding contribution from Ariela Orkaby, geriatrician extraordinaire (we also just did a podcast with her on frailty).

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393. SGLT Inhibitors: Clinical Implementation of SGLT Inhibitors with Dr. Alison Bailey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 19:21

CardioNerds Drs. Jason Feinman, Gurleen Kaur, and Rick Ferraro discuss the implementation of SGLT inhibitors in clinical practice with Dr. Alison Bailey. Notes were drafted by Dr. Jason Feinman. In this episode, we discuss the implementation of SGLTi in clinical practice scenarios, including for individuals with heart failure regardless of ejection fraction, those with chronic kidney disease, and those with diabetes mellitus. The group also discusses important side effects to monitor for, as well as how to counsel patients when prescribing these medications. This episode was produced in collaboration with the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) with independent medical education grant support from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. CardioNerds Prevention PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls - Clinical Implementation of SGLT Inhibitors For patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, SGLT inhibitors reduce the composite outcome of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization by 25%. SGLT inhibitors can be safely started in patients with an eGFR as low as 20. There are ongoing trials investigating the safety of these medications in individuals with eGFR lower than 20 or those who are receiving dialysis. An eGFR decrease of 3-5 ml/min on average is expected after starting an SGLTi, but this will stabilize over time and provides protective effects of renal dysfunction in the long run. Early data that suggested an association between SGLTi and bacterial UTI development hasn't panned out in the long run, but there is an association between SGLTi and the development of either genital mycotic infections or yeast infections. Perineal hygiene is important to prevent the development of either. A patient-centered, shared decision-making approach should guide the choice of agents for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In certain patients, it may be reasonable to choose an SGLTi as the first-line agent. Show notes - Clinical Implementation of SGLT Inhibitors What is the data supporting the use of SGLTi in HFpEF? The EMPEROR-Preserved and DELIVER trials investigated the impact of empagliflozin and dapagliflozin, respectively, on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction. The SOLOIST-WHF trial investigated a combined SGLT1/2 inhibitor, sotagliflozin, in patients with recently worsening heart failure, irrespective of ejection.SGLTi have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure, including heart failure hospitalization, in these individuals. A meta-analysis of the EMPEROR-Preserved and DELIVER trials demonstrated a hazard ratio of 0.80 for cardiovascular death or first hospitalization for heart failure for empagliflozin or dapagliflozin over placebo in the setting of HFpEF. What is the data supporting the use of SGLTi in HFrEF? In addition to the SOLOIST-WHF trial that was previously discussed, the EMPEROR-HF and DAPA-HF investigated the impact of SGLTi medications in patients with HFrEF. In patients with HFrEF, SGLTi medications have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of either cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization. Dapagliflozin and empagliflozin had a pooled risk reduction of all-cause death of 13%, a pooled risk reduction of cardiovascular death of 14%, and a 26% reduction in the combination of CV death or first hospitalization for heart failure. What is the expected impact of SGLTi on renal function? Dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, sotagliflozin, ertugliflozin, and canagliflozin have all been studied for their impact on renal dysfunction in individuals both with and without diabetes. In the CANVAS trial,

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Sep 27 2024 This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 34:34

Surgical clearance, NICM assessment, dueling perspectives on PCI as first-line therapy for angina, GDMT in HFrEF are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I. New ACC Peri-operative Guidelines Released ACC Guideline document https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.06.013 J Vasc Surg https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(21)00335-9/fulltext McFalls and colleagues; CARP https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041905 II. NICM – We may be doing it wrong in Selecting ICDs JAMA Meta-analysis https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823869/ German CMR ICD Trial https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04558723 BRITISH CMR trial https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/application-summaries/research-summaries/britishusing-cmr-scar-as-risk-indication-tool-in-nicm-and-severe-lvsd/ III. When Should PCI be Used in Chronic Stable CAD? Rajkumar and Al-Lamee; PCI First https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.124.011201 Boden and De Caterina; Meds First https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.124.011268 ORBITA 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32714-9 ORBITA 2 trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2310610 IV. GDMT Underuse in HFrEF Greene and colleagues https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchf.2024.08.002 DAPA HF https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1911303 RALES https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199909023411001 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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391. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #35 with Dr. Mark Drazner

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 6:03

The following question refers to Section 2.2 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.The question is asked by University of Colorado internal medicine resident Dr. Hirsh Elhence, answered first by University of Chicago advanced heart failure cardiologist and Co-Chair for the CardioNerds Critical Care Cardiology Series Dr. Mark Belkin, and then by expert faculty Dr. Mark Drazner.Dr. Drazner is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and Clinical Chief of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. He is the President of the Heart Failure Society of America.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #35 A 50-year-old woman with a history of congestive heart failure, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea presents to the outpatient clinic to follow up on her heart failure management. One year prior, echocardiogram showed an ejection fraction of 30% with an elevated BNP, for which she was started on appropriate GDMT. Repeat echocardiogram today showed an EF of 50%. Which of the following best describes her heart failure status? A HFrEF (HF with reduced EF) B HFimpEF (HF with improved EF) C HFmrEF (HF with mildly reduced EF) D HFpEF (HF with preserved EF) Answer #35 Explanation The correct answer is B – HFimpEF, or heart failure with improved ejection fraction, best describes her current heart failure status. Left ventricular ejection fraction is an important factor in classifying heart failure given differences in prognosis, response to treatment, and use in clinical trial enrollment criteria. The classification of heart failure by EF (adopted from the Universal Definition of HF): – HFrEF (HF with reduced EF): LVEF ≤40% – HFimpEF (HF with improved EF): previous LVEF ≤40%, a ≥10% increase from baseline LVEF, and a second measurement of LVEF >40%. – HFmrEF (HF with mildly reduced EF): LVEF 41%–49%, andevidence of spontaneous or provokable increased LV filling pressures (e.g., elevated natriuretic peptide, noninvasive and invasive hemodynamic measurement) – HFpEF (HF with preserved EF): LVEF ≥50%, and evidence of spontaneous or provokable increased LV filling pressures (e.g., elevated natriuretic peptide, noninvasive and invasive hemodynamic measurement) Patients with HFmrEF are usually in a dynamic state of improving from HFrEF or deteriorating towards HFrEF. Therefore, patients with HFmrEF may benefit from follow-up evaluation of systolic function and etiology of sub-normal EF. Improvements in EF are associated with better outcomes but do not indicate full myocardial recovery or normalization of LV function. Indeed, structural and functional abnormalities such as LV dilation and systolic or diastolic dysfunction often persist. Moreover, EF may remain dynamic with fluctuations in either direction depending on factors such as GDMT adherence and re-exposure to cardiotoxic agents. As such, the term heart failure with “improved EF” was deliberately chosen over “recovered EF” and “preserved EF”. Importantly, in patients with HFimpEF while on GDMT, the EF may decrease after withdrawal of GDMT. Main Takeaway

ESC 2024 Update

CardioBeans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 29:37

Σε αυτο το επεισόδιο, συζητάμε με τις μεγάλες μελέτες του ESC 2024 1) Νέο όπλο κατά της HFmrEF-HFpEF, η φινερενόνη (FINEARTS trial) 2) Mitraclip σε δευτεροπαθή MR σε ασθενείς με HFrEF. Δουλεύει ή οχι; 3) Mitraclip vs χειρουργείο σε δευτεροπαθή MR σε ασθενείς με HFrEF. 4) B-blockers μετά από εμφραγμα του μυοκαρδιου με διατηρημένο κλάσμα εξώθησης. To stop or not to stop?

Aug 16 2024 This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 29:16

Diuretic therapy in HFrEF, AF ablation, TACT 2 and the story of subgroups, and SGLT2 inhibitor underuse are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I. Diuretic Therapy in HF Dapa vs Metolazone Trial https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad341 ADVOR https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2203094 II. Rapid Medication Titration for Acute HF ACC Decision Pathway https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.06.002 III. SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in the US Shin and Colleagues; JACC https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735109724076332 Editorial https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.07.001 IV. AF Ablation: General Anesthesia vs Conscious Sedation Da Riis-Vestergaard and Colleagues https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euae203 V. TACT 2 Published TACT 1 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1672238 TACT 1 DM https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000663 TACT 2 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822472 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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JACC: Heart Failure - Patterns, Prognostic Implications, and Rural-Urban Disparities in Optimal GDMT Following HFrEF Diagnosis Among Medicare Beneficiaries

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 5:30

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#18: CHA2DS2-VASc scoring and anticoagulation for silent atrial fibrillation, race and renin-angiotensin system inhibition in HFrEF, V142I transthyretin gene variant and cardiovascular health

Medmastery's Cardiology Digest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 12:28

In less than 15 minutes, Medmastery's Cardiology Digest will give you the low-down on some of the most compelling studies in cardiology that clinicians with an interest in cardiovascular health need to know about. STUDY #1: We kick things off by exploring exactly where the CHA2DS2-VASc score fits into anticoagulation decisions in patients with silent atrial fibrillation. Building on the main findings from the ARTESiA and NOAH-AFNET 6 trials, this study sparks a thought-provoking discussion on the future of risk stratification. Tune in to hear insights that could shape your clinical practice. Lopes, RD, Granger, CB, Wojdyla, DM, et al. 2024. Apixaban versus aspirin according to CHA2DS2-VASc score in subclinical atrial fibrillation: Insights from ARTESiA. J Am Coll Cardiol. In Press, Journal Pre-proof. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.05.002) STUDY #2: Next, we break down misconceptions surrounding race and treatment efficacy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. This study shines a light on the impacts of renin-angiotensin system inhibition across different racial groups. See how these findings challenge the outdated genetic constructs of race, and what they mean for your approach to patient care. Shen, L, Lee, MM, Jhund, PS, et al. 2024. Revisiting race and the benefit of RAS blockade in heart failure: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. JAMA. 24: 2094–2104. (https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.6774) STUDY #3: Finally, we turn our focus to the V142I transthyretin gene variant, to evaluate its impacts on cardiovascular health within the U.S. Black population. This research not only highlights the need for targeted genetic screening but also raises important questions about the accessibility of costly treatments for transthyretin amyloidosis. Selvaraj, S, Claggett, B, Shah, SH, et al. 2024. Cardiovascular burden of the V142I transthyretin variant. JAMA. 21: 1824–1833. (https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.4467) Maurer, MS, Miller, EJ, Ruberg, FL, et al. 2024. Addressing health disparities—The case for variant transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis grows stronger. JAMA. 21: 1809–1811. (https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.2868) Yancy, CW. 2024. Heart failure in African American individuals, Version 2.0. JJAMA. 21: 1807–1808. (https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.5217) Don't miss out on this rich discussion that promises to enhance your understanding and expertise! Learn more with these courses: Medical Treatment of Heart Failure (2 CME) Atrial Fibrillation Management Essentials (1 CME) Get a Basic or Pro account, or, get a Trial account. Show notes: Visit us at https://www.medmastery.com/podcasts/cardiology-podcast.

A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo Procedure-controlled Trial Of An Interatrial Shunt In Patients With HfrEF And HfpEF: Principal Results From The RELIEVE-HF Trial

CRTonline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 18:41

A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo Procedure-controlled Trial Of An Interatrial Shunt In Patients With HfrEF And HfpEF: Principal Results From The RELIEVE-HF Trial

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363. GLP-1 Agonists: Diving into the Data with Dr. Darren McGuire

PeerVoice Heart & Lung Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 43:01

Welcome back to the CardioNerds Cardiovascular Prevention Series, where we are continuing our discussion of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs). This class of medications is becoming a household name, not only for their implications for weight loss but also for their effect on cardiovascular disease. CardioNerds Dr. Ty Sweeney (CardioNerds Academy Faculty Member and incoming Cardiology Fellow at Boston Medical Center), Dr. Rick Ferraro (CardioNerds Academy House Faculty and Cardiology Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital), and special guest Dr. Franck Azobou (Cardiology Fellow at UT Southwestern) sat down with Dr. Darren McGuire (Cardiologist at UT Southwestern and Senior Editor of Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research) to discuss important trial data on GLP-1 RAs in patients with heart disease, as well as recent professional society guidelines on their use. Show notes were drafted by Dr. Ty Sweeney. Audio editing was performed by CardioNerds Intern student Dr. Diane Masket. If you haven't already, be sure to check out CardioNerds episode #350 where we discuss the basics and mechanism of action of GLP-1 RAs with Dr. Dennis Bruemmer. This episode was produced in collaboration with the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) with independent medical education grant support from Novo Nordisk. See below for continuing medical education credit. Claim CME for this episode HERE. CardioNerds Prevention PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - GLP-1 Agonists: Diving into the Data Patients with diabetes and clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or who are at high risk of ASCVD benefit from treatment with a GLP-1 RA. For persons with sufficient ASCVD risk and type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors can, and often should, be used in combination. "Just like we don't consider ‘and/or' for the four pillars of guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, we shouldn't parcel out these two therapeutic options...it should be both.” Setting expectations with your patients regarding injection practices, side effects, and expected benefits can go a long way toward improving the patient experience with GLP-1 RAs. Utilize a multidisciplinary approach when caring for patients on GLP-1 RAs. Build a team with your patient's primary care provider, endocrinologist, clinical pharmacist, and nurse. “This is really a cardiologist issue. These are no longer endocrinology or primary care drugs. We need to be prescribing them ourselves just like we did back in the nineties when we took over the statin prescriptions from the endocrinology domain...we need to lead the way.” Show notes - GLP-1 Agonists: Diving into the Data For which patients are GLP-1 RAs recommended to reduce the risk of major cardiac events? For patients with type 2 diabetes and ASCVD, starting a GLP-1 RA carries a Class 1, Level of Evidence A recommendation in the most recent ESC and ACC guidelines. For patients without diabetes or clinical ASCVD with an estimated 10-year risk of CVD exceeding 10%, consideration of starting a GLP-1 RA carries a Class 2b, Level of Evidence C recommendation to reduce CV risk. The STEP-HFpEF trial showed that among patients with obesity and HFpEF, once-weekly semaglutide may be beneficial in terms of weight loss and quality of life. The results of the FIGHT and LIVE trials question the utility and safety of liraglutide in treating patients with advanced HFrEF. Of the over 17,000 patients enrolled in the SELECT trial, about 25% had heart failure, of which about one-third had HFrEF. Stay tuned for sub-analyses from that trial for more info! Can we still prescribe GLP-1 Ras in patients with well-controlled T2DM?

Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA - Practical Perspectives and Straightforward Strategies for Optimising GDMT in HFrEF: The Role of ARNI as a Fundamental Building Block

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 45:06

Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA - Practical Perspectives and Straightforward Strategies for Optimising GDMT in HFrEF: The Role of ARNI as a Fundamental Building Block

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Pumping Iron: IV Iron Replacement in HFrEF

Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Grand Rounds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 31:02

Will Carns, PharmD reviews the role of intravenous iron in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic's School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

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019 - GDMT w/ Dr. Davis pt. 1 (B-blockers, ARNI)

Booster Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 22:14

We talk to Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Davis, Director of the Heart Failure program from San Francisco General about goal directed medical therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This is part 1 of 2 parts which will cover an overview of GDMT medications, and dive into Beta-blockers and ARNIs. Part 2 to come out next week! | 00.34 - Introduction | | 01.55 - Consult Q: GDMT for HF | Heart failure outcomes | 05.20 - GDMT medication summary and overview | | 07.17 - Effect on blood pressure and relative risk reduction for each drug | | 10.59 - What order to start in | Hint: ALL AT ONCE… if you can | 11.53 - Beta-blockers | When not to start (new HF in VOL), and when to re/start (almost all other times) Tartrate vs Succinate: duration of action | 15.40 - ARNI (Sacubitril-Valsartan) | Potent natriuresis effect Balancing the orthostatics | 20.37 - Outro | [The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsements by UCSF of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. UCSF does not exercise any editorial control over the information found therein, nor does UCSF make any representation of their accuracy or completeness. All information contained in this episode are the opinions of the respective speakers and not necessarily the views their respective institutions or UCSF, and is only provided for information purposes, not to diagnose or treat.] Music by Amit Apte. Medical Heart Vectors by Vecteezy

Virtual Grand Rounds: Advancements in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure

CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 47:52

Learning Objectives:- Define the clinical definition of HFrEF, HFmidREF, and HFpEF- Describe the current epidemiology, economic burden, and quality standards- Explain the underlying pathophysiology of HFrEF and HFpEF with associated signs and symptomsSpeakers:Ajith P. Nair, MD, FACC, FAHA, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, Baylor College of MedicineNikolaos A. Diakos, MD, PhD, Interventional Cardiologist and Heart Failure Specialist, Texas Heart InstitutePanelists:Jessica Brown, MD, Cardiology and Heart Failure Specialist, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Woodlands North Houston Heart CenterModerator:John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, System Senior Vice President, Physician Enterprise, CommonSpirit Health, Texas

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JACC: Heart Failure - Efficacy and Safety of Empagliflozin According to Background Diuretic Use in HFrEF: Post-Hoc Analysis of EMPEROR-Reduced

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 3:25

Commentary by Associate Editor Anita Deswal

Episode 154: Heart Failure and GDMT

Rio Bravo qWeek

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 17:57

Episode 154: Heart Failure and GDMTDr. Malave explains the four main medications that are part of the guideline-directed medical therapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Dr. Arreaza added comments and questions. Written by Maria Fernanda Malave, MD. Edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Brief introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a common condition that affects about 23 million people in the world, and it is estimated that 50% of cases are due to heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It is a major public health concern because of the high morbidity and mortality with a 5-year survival rate of 25% after hospitalization due to HFrEF.In recent years, the management of HFrEF has evolved due to increased evidence in favor of certain medications. Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) is the foundation of medical therapy for these patients, and it is the result of multiple randomized controlled trials and reviews favoring four main drug classes: 1. renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors -ACEi- and angiotensin receptor blockers -ARB), 2. evidence-based β-blockers, 3. mineralocorticoid inhibitors, and 4. sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors -SGLT-2i-. The benefit of this therapy is mostly seen when these four groups of medications are used in conjunction. During this episode, we will provide some key elements about the prescription of these medications, but this is only an overview, and you are invited to continue learning from reputable sources.Definitions: HF is defined as the impairment of the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body. It can be caused by multiple conditions that interfere with the filling up of the heart or conditions that prevent an effective ejection of blood out of the heart. Classification of HFrEF: Based on the EF by echocardiogram, heart failure can be classified as:Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) when the EF is 50% or more.Heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction when EF ranges between 41-49%.Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) when EF is 40% or less.GDMT: Once we make the diagnosis of HF, it is key to educate our patients and re-educate them every single visit about the importance of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) and lifestyle modifications, because this can change the prognosis and exacerbation rates. Many patients think that since they are feeling well after starting GDMT they can stop it, but that's going to increase exacerbations, hospitalizations, and decrease quality of life. Key points to discuss with patients.First, discuss that GDMT are disease-modifying drugs that regulate the neurohormonal system to stop the progression of the disease. We should explain to our patients that medications should be taken despite feeling well. Also, patients should be educated about regular follow-ups and medication titration. We can even instruct our patients about increasing their furosemide dose if they observe signs of overload, such as a weight increase of 2-3 kgs in 3-4 days, tight rings, socks or bracelets, also Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, and more. Second, lifestyle modifications such as: quit smoking and alcohol. Additionally, in general, water restriction between 1.2-1.5L daily, salt restriction (there is no official recommendation about how many grams, but in general we recommend less than 2g daily). Third, it is highly recommended to do aerobic exercise that produces mild dyspnea since this improves cardiovascular capacity and decreases hospitalization risk. Patients should be encouraged to have their annual influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine according to their own immunization schedule. According to the AFP journal, in September 2022, researchers found a clinically and statistically significant reduction in all-cause mortality for patients who received an influenza vaccine right after an MI, with a number needed to treat of 50, the effectivity of the vaccine may vary by season.GDMT, groups of medications:What are the basic medications any patient with HF should be on? At least, patients should be on angiotensin receptor blockers ARBs/ACEIs and Beta-blockers. Let's keep in mind that beta-blockers should be given cautiously in cases of exacerbation, but in general low doses are safe. We also have the angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), a group of medications whose representative is the combination of sacubitril/valsartan, aka Entresto®. This medication should be the target once ARBs/ACEIs are tolerated. ARBs/ACEIs/ARNIs should be discontinued in the setting of advanced CKD, with a GFR of 30 or less. This applies to other medications used in HF such as SGLT-2 and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA, such as spironolactone/eplerenone). Remember that SGLT-2 inhibitors should be started regardless diabetes status, and BB are safe in the setting of CKD. We also have other groups that are considered safe in patients with advanced CKD such as hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate (combined or not), which are used in African Americans whose BP and HF symptoms do not improve with maximally tolerated dose of ARBs/ACEIs + BB.Ivabradine: Let's not forget about ivabradine, which is an SA node inhibitor like BB. Patients need to meet criteria such as a maximally tolerated dose of beta-blocker, heart rate of a least 70 or more and being on normal sinus rhythm to be started on this medication. Ivabradine does not improve survival as BB do, so even though they are not contraindicated in HF exacerbation, BB are still preferred since ivabradine does not decrease mortality.Titration and follow-ups in the HF management:-ARBs/ACEIs/ARNIs should be titrated approx. Q2 weeks until the maximally tolerated dose is achieved, ARNI should be titrated up Q2-4weeks. With these medications, we should monitor BP, potassium levels and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). -BB can also be titrated up Q2weeks until the maximally tolerated dose is achieved. HR, BP and signs of congestion should be observed in patients on BB. Same for hydralazine/isosorbide, with BP follow-up. -MRA, such as spironolactone/eplerenone, these meds can be added in patients who remain symptomatic despite maximally tolerated doses of “ARBs or ACEIs or ARNIs” plus Beta-blockers. For MRA, potassium level, and GFR should be monitored every 2-3 days after initiation, 7 days after titration, monthly for 3 months, and then Q3 months. To start a patient on MRA, K+ must be lower than 5.Patients with HF should be followed up at least in a 2-week interval either via telephone, telemedicine, or clinic visit to assess symptoms, vital signs, bloodwork and to perform a physical exam. Monitoring EF: After 3-6 months of the patient´s stabilization, we should reorder an echo, EKG, BNP and Basic Metabolic Panel. The ejection fraction improves in all patients after GDMT initiation and compliance, and in some patients, this improvement is very significant, so we need to reassess EF after stabilization. Comorbidities: Also, let´s keep in mind that most of the patients have associated comorbidities such as Afib, diabetes, valve disease, or anemia. These comorbidities must be addressed either by starting anticoagulation, adjusting anti-diabetes medications, starting iron, or referring to cardiology if a valve replacement is needed.When to refer to Cardiology? Some patients will qualify for device therapy (ICD) as a primary prevention for ventricular arrhythmias that can degenerate either into torsades or ventricular fibrillation. These patients must be symptomatic, at least in 3 months of maximally tolerated GDMT, and EF between 30-35%. Symptomatic

334. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #28 with Dr. Gregg Fonarow

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 9:27

The following question refers to Section 7.3 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Palisades Medical Center medicine resident & CardioNerds Academy Fellow Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian, answered first by Hopkins Bayview medicine resident & CardioNerds Academy Faculty Dr. Ty Sweeny, and then by expert faculty Dr. Gregg Fonarow. Dr. Fonarow is the Professor of Medicine and Interim Chief of UCLA's Division of Cardiology, Director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, and Co-director of UCLA's Preventative Cardiology Program. The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #28 Mr. Gene D'aMeTi, a 53-year-old African American man with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30-35%), is recently admitted with acutely decompensated heart failure and acute kidney injury on chronic kidney disease stage III. His outpatient regiment includes sacubitril-valsartan 97-103mg BID, carvedilol 25mg BID, and hydralazine 50mg TID. Sacubitril-valsartan was held because of worsening renal function. Despite symptomatic improvement with diuresis, his renal function continues to decline. He is otherwise well perfused & with preservation of other end organ function. Throughout this hospitalization, he has steadily become more hypertensive with blood pressures persisting in the 170s/90s mmHg. What would be an appropriate adjustment to his medication regimen at this time? A Resume Losartan only B Start Amlodipine C Increase current Hydralazine dose D Start Isosorbide dinitrate therapy E Both C & D Answer #28 ExplanationThe correct answer is E – both increasing the current hydralazine dose (C) and starting isosorbide dinitrate therapy (D). Although ACEI/ARB therapy (choice A) has shown a mortality and morbidity benefit in HFrEF, caution should be used in patients with renal insufficiency. In this patient with ongoing decline in renal function, RAAS-inhibiting therapies (ACEi, ARB, ARNI, MRA) should be avoided. In this case, as his RAAS-I has been stopped, it would be reasonable to increase current therapies to target doses (or nearest dose tolerated), as these demonstrated both safety and efficacy in trials (Class 1, LOE A). Considering that his high dose ARNI was stopped, it is unlikely that either hydralazine or isosorbide dinitrate alone, even at maximal doses, would be sufficient to control his blood pressure (Options C and D, respectively). Interestingly, in the original study by Massie et. Al (1977), the decision was made to combine these therapies as the result was thought to be superior to either medication alone. ISDN would provide preload reduction, while Hydralazine would decrease afterload. Consequently, we do not have data looking at the individual benefit of either medication in isolation. In self-identified African Americans with NYHA class III or IV HFrEF already on optimal GDMT, the addition of hydralazine & isosorbide dinitrate is recommended to improve symptoms and reduce mortality and morbidity (Class 1, LOE A). In this case, as the patient has evidence of progressive renal disfunction, we are limited in using traditional RAAS-I, such as ACEI, ARB, or ARNI.

SCD in Athletes: Lessons From High-Profile Cases

The Bob Harrington Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 18:19

Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss sudden cardiac death in athletes and the importance of the chain of survival. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington COVID and the Athlete's Heart https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945282 Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.122.029052 2020 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000937 Point-of-care screening for HFrEF using artificial intelligence during ECG-enabled stethoscope examination https://doi.org/10.1016/s2589-7500(21)00256-9 International recommendations for electrocardiographic interpretation in athletes https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehw631 Elevation of Cardiac Troponins After Endurance Running Competitions https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.034655 Vigorous Exercise in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2023.1042 Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Preamble, Principles, and General Considerations https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000236 RACE-CARS Trial https://racecarstrial.org/ AHA CPR Resources https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr You may also like: Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, on Medicine and the Machine https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine Hear John Mandrola, MD's summary and perspective on the top cardiology news each week, on This Week in Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

Sequencing of medical therapy in heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction

Heart podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 22:32

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Henry Savage from Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. They discuss his review paper on sequencing HFrEF medications. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/11/11/heartjnl-2022-321497

321. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #25 with Dr. Mark Drazner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 7:38

The following question refers to Sections 6.1 and 7.3 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Keck School of Medicine USC medical student & former CardioNerds Intern Hirsh Elhence, answered first by Greater Baltimore Medical Center medicine resident and CardioNerds Academy Fellow Dr. Alaa Diab, and then by expert faculty Dr. Mark Drazner. Dr. Drazner is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and Clinical Chief of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. He is the past President of the Heart Failure Society of America. The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #25 A 50-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease with prior remote percutaneous coronary intervention, and ischemic cardiomyopathy with HFrEF (LVEF 38%) presents to your outpatient clinic. He denies dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, bendopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or peripheral edema. His heart rate is irregularly irregular at 112 beats per minute and blood pressure is 112/67 mmHg. Routine laboratory studies reveal a hemoglobin A1c of 7.7%. Which of the following medications should not be used to control this patient's comorbidities? A Metoprolol succinate B Verapamil C Dapagliflozin D Pioglitizone E Both B and D Answer #25 Explanation The correct answer is E – both verapamil and pioglitazone should be avoided here. Both verapamil and pioglitizone are associated with harm in patients with LVEF < 50% (Class 3: Harm). Verapamil and diltiazem are non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. These medications can cause negative inotropic effects through inhibition of calcium influx and may be harmful in this patient population. Pioglitizone belongs to a class of diabetic medications known as the thiazolidinediones. This class of medications may increase the risk of fluid retention, heart failure, and hospitalization in patients with LVEF of less than 50%. Metoprolol succinate, and other evidence-based beta blockers, have a Class 1 recommendation for patients with reduced ejection fraction ≤ 40% to prevent symptomatic heart failure and reduce mortality. It may additionally help with rate control in this patient with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular response. SGLT2 inhibitors including dapagliflozin have a Class I recommendation for patients with symptomatic chronic HFrEF to reduce hospitalization for HF and cardiovascular mortality, irrespective of the presence of type 2 diabetes (Class 1, LOE A). They also have a Class I recommendation in patients with type 2 diabetes and either established CVD or at high cardiovascular risk to prevent hospitalization for HF (Class 1, LOE A). Our patient has asymptomatic, or pre-HF (Stage B) heart failure with poorly controlled diabetes, and so use of an SGLT2 inhibitor would be appropriate. Main Takeaway Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and thiozolidinediones both have Class 3 recommendations for harm in patients with reduced LV systolic dysfunction. Guideline Loc. Section 6.1 and 7.3 Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 Heart Failure Guidelines PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds Academ...

316. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #24 with Dr. Ileana Pina

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 10:54

The following question refers to Sections 10.2 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Western Michigan University medical student and CardioNerds Intern Shivani Reddy, answered first by Mayo Clinic Cardiology Fellow and CardioNerds Academy House Faculty Leader Dr. Dinu Balanescu, and then by expert faculty Dr. Ileana Pina. Dr. Pina is Professor of Medicine and Quality Officer for the Cardiovascular Line at Thomas Jefferson University, Clinical Professor at Central Michigan University, and Adjunct Professor of Biostats and Epidemiology at Case Western University. She serves as Senior Fellow and Medical Officer at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #24 Mr. E. Regular is a 61-year-old man with a history of HFrEF due to non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (latest LVEF 40% after >3 months of optimized GDMT) and persistent atrial fibrillation. He has no other medical history. He has been on metoprolol and apixaban and has also undergone multiple electrical cardioversions and catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation but remains symptomatic with poorly controlled rates. His blood pressure is 105/65 mm Hg. HbA1c is 5.4%. Which of the following is a reasonable next step in the management of his atrial fibrillation? A Anti-arrhythmic drug therapy with amiodarone. Stop apixaban. B Repeat catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Stop apixaban. C AV nodal ablation and RV pacing. Shared decision-making regarding anticoagulation. D AV nodal ablation and CRT device. Shared decision-making regarding anticoagulation. Answer #24 Explanation The correct answer is D – AV nodal ablation and CRT device along with shared decision-making regarding anticoagulation.” Maintaining sinus rhythm and atrial-ventricular synchrony is helpful in patients with heart failure given the hemodynamic benefits of atrial systole for diastolic filling and having a regularized rhythm. Recent randomized controlled trials suggest that catheter-based rhythm control strategies are superior to rate control and chemical rhythm control strategies with regards to outcomes in atrial fibrillation. For patients with heart failure and symptoms caused by atrial fibrillation, ablation is reasonable to improve symptoms and quality of life (Class 2a, LOE B-R). However, Mr. Regular has already had multiple failed attempts at ablations (option B). For patients with AF and LVEF ≤50%, if a rhythm control strategy fails or is not desired, and ventricular rates remain rapid despite medical therapy, atrioventricular nodal ablation with implantation of a CRT device is reasonable (Class 2a, LOE B-R). The PAVE and BLOCK-HF trials suggested improved outcomes with CRT devices in these patients. RV pacing following AV nodal ablation has also been shown to improve outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation refractory to other rhythm control strategies. In patients with EF >50%, there is no evidence to suggest that CRT is more beneficial compared to RV-only pacing. However, RV pacing may produce ventricular dyssynchrony and when compared to CRT in those with reduced EF (≤ 50%),

June 16 This Week in Cardiology

CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 27:59

AF screening, BNP, a new SGLT2 inhibitor, a sky-is-blue study, and the UK Mini Mitral surgical trial are discussed in this week's podcast This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I AF Screening - Effects of Atrial Fibrillation Screening According to N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide: A Secondary Analysis of the Randomized LOOP Study https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.064361 - Implantable loop recorder detection of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke (The LOOP Study): a randomised controlled trial https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01698-6 - Natural History of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation Detected by Implanted Loop Recorders https://www.jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.jacc.2019.09.050 - Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of Bradyarrhythmias in Patients Screened for Atrial Fibrillation vs Usual Care https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2801362 - Stepwise mass screening for atrial fibrillation using N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide: the STROKESTOP II study design https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euw319 - Current misconception 3: that subgroup-specific trial mortality results often provide a good basis for individualising patient care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3068511/ II Frailty and GDMT of HFrEF Frailty Linked to Lower Use of Guideline Treatments in HFrEF https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/993218 - Physical Frailty and Use of Guideline‐Recommended Drugs in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.026844 III Sotagliflozin FDA Approves New Drug, Sotagliflozin, for Heart Failure https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/992518 - Sotagliflozin in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2030186 - Sotagliflozin in Patients with Diabetes and Recent Worsening Heart Failure https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2030183 IV Mini-Mitral Support for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair: Mini Mitral Published https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/993191 - Minithoracotomy vs Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2805908 You may also like: Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, on Medicine and the Machine https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine The Bob Harrington Show with Stanford University Chair of Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact: news@medscape.net

Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease, HFrEF, DM2, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 58:01

On this episode, we go over a pharmacotherapy plan for a patient with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, DM2, dyslipidemia, hypertension, POAG, dry eye disease, constipation, GERD, and OSA. Episode 227 Patient Case Information 57-year-old male with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, DM2, dyslipidemia, hypertension, POAG, dry eye disease, constipation, GERD, and OSA comes to your clinic to establish care. His primary concern is the number of sickle cell crisis he has been experiencing (3 ER visits in the last 5 months). He is having significant constipation daily due to his maintenance opioid regimen. He also reports difficulty controlling his blood glucose. He has experienced 6 hypoglycemic events (BG range between 65 and as low as 42) and is confused as to what he is doing wrong with managing his diabetes. He is also concerned because he is having vivid nightmares almost every night. He also asks about the best artificial tears to get OTC because his Refresh Optive (carboxymethylcellulose) doesn't seem to be working anymore. Medication List: Losartan 100 mg daily, atenolol 50 mg daily, torsemide 20mg – 4 tabs daily, metolazone 2.5 mg 2 times per week, amlodipine 5 mg daily, simvastatin 40 mg daily, fenofibrate 160 mg daily, lantus 40 units twice daily, humalog 5 units with meals if his pre-meal BG is > 150 mg/dL, metformin ER 500 mg twice daily, hydroxyurea 500 mg – two capsules daily (admits to limited adherence), latanoprost 0.005% nightly, esomeprazole 40 mg twice daily, famotidine 40 mg daily, MiraLax 17 grams daily, and bisacodyl 5 mg daily He has a CPAP at home but admits to using it very infrequently. BMP BP – 165/89 HR – 82 Na – 137 K – 3.6 Cl – 102 CO2 – 26 Glucose – 253 eGFR – 95 mL/min Ca – 8.9 Mg – 1.9 Lipid Profile Chol – 162 LDL-C – 99 HDL-C – 49 Triglycerides - 242 Echo with EF – 32% B-Type Natriuretic Peptide – 56.2 Vitamin B12 – 367 Hemoglobin – 7.2 Hematocrit – 20.8 MCV – 98.6 Ferritin – 1491.6 (received blood transfusion 2 weeks ago) Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below: www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116 Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

304. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #21 with Dr. Nancy Sweitzer

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 15:44

The following question refers to Section 7.6 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.The question is asked by premedical student and CardioNerds Intern Pacey Wetstein, answered first by Mayo Clinic Cardiology Fellow and CardioNerds Academy Chief Dr. Teodora Donisan, and then by expert faculty Dr. Nancy Sweitzer.Dr. Sweitzer is Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair of Clinical Research for the Department of Medicine, and Director of Clinical Research for the Division of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine. She is the editor-in-chief of Circulation: Heart Failure. Dr. Sweitzer is a faculty mentor for this Decipher the HF Guidelines series.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. /*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Clinical Trials Talks Question #21 Ms. Betty Blocker is a 60-year-old woman with a history of alcohol-related dilated cardiomyopathy who presents for follow up. She has been working hard to improve her health and is glad to report that she has just reached her 5-year sobriety milestone. Her current medications include metoprolol succinate 100mg daily, sacubitril-valsartan 97-103mg BID, spironolactone 25mg daily, and empagliflozin 10mg daily. She is asymptomatic at rest and up to moderate exercise, including chasing her grandchildren around the yard. A recent transthoracic echocardiogram shows recovered LVEF from previously 35% now to 60%. Ms. Blocker does not love taking so many medications and asks about discontinuing her metoprolol. Which of the following is the most appropriate response to Ms. Blocker's request? A Since the patient is asymptomatic, metoprolol can be stopped without risk B Stopping metoprolol increases this patient's risk of worsening cardiomyopathy regardless of current LVEF or symptoms C Because the LVEF is now >50%, the patient is now classified as having HFpEF and beta-blockade is no longer indicated; metoprolol can be safely discontinued D Metoprolol should be continued, but it is safe to discontinue either ARNi or spironolactone Answer #21 Explanation The correct answer is D – continue current therapy. The patient described above was initially diagnosed with HFrEF and experienced significant symptomatic improvement with GDMT, so she now has heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF). In patients with HFimpEF after treatment, GDMT should be continued to prevent relapse of HF and LV dysfunction, even in patients who may become asymptomatic (Class 1, LOE B-R). Although symptoms, functional capacity, LVEF and reverse remodeling can improve with GDMT,

301. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #20 with Dr. Robert Mentz

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 11:03

The following question refers to Sections 7.3.2, 7.3.8, and 7.6.2 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Palisades Medical Center medicine resident & CardioNerds Intern Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian, answered first by Hopkins Bayview medicine resident & CardioNerds Academy Fellow Dr. Ty Sweeny, and then by expert faculty Dr. Robert Mentz. Dr. Mentz is associate professor of medicine and section chief for Heart Failure at Duke University, a clinical researcher at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Dr. Mentz is a mentor for the CardioNerds Clinical Trials Network as lead principal investigator for PARAGLIDE-HF and is a series mentor for this very Decipher the Guidelines Series. For these reasons and many more, he was awarded the Master CardioNerd Award during ACC22. The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #20 Ms. Betty Blocker is a 60-year-old woman with a history of alcohol-related dilated cardiomyopathy who presents for follow up. She has been working hard to improve her health and is glad to report that she has just reached her 5-year sobriety milestone. Her current medications include metoprolol succinate 100mg daily, sacubitril-valsartan 97-103mg BID, spironolactone 25mg daily, and empagliflozin 10mg daily. She is asymptomatic at rest and up to moderate exercise, including chasing her grandchildren around the yard. A recent transthoracic echocardiogram shows recovered LVEF from previously 35% now to 60%. Ms. Blocker does not love taking so many medications and asks about discontinuing her metoprolol. Which of the following is the most appropriate response to Ms. Blocker's request? A Since the patient is asymptomatic, metoprolol can be stopped without risk B Stopping metoprolol increases this patient's risk of worsening cardiomyopathy regardless of current LVEF or symptoms C Because the LVEF is now >50%, the patient is now classified as having HFpEF and beta-blockade is no longer indicated; metoprolol can be safely discontinued D Metoprolol should be continued, but it is safe to discontinue either ARNi or spironolactone Answer #20 Explanation The correct answer is B – stopping metoprolol would increase her risk of worsening cardiomyopathy. Heart failure tends to be a chronically sympathetic state. The use of beta-blockers (specifically bisoprolol, metoprolol succinate, and carvedilol) targets this excess adrenergic output and has been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with HFrEF. Beyond their mortality benefit, beta-blockers can improve LVEF, lessen the symptoms of HF, and improve clinical status. Therefore, in patients with HFrEF, with current or previous symptoms, use of 1 of the 3 beta blockers proven to reduce mortality (e.g., bisoprolol, carvedilol, sustained-release metoprolol succinate) is recommended to reduce mortality and hospitalizations (Class 1, LOE A). Beta-blockers in this setting provide a high economic value. Table 14 of the guidelines provides recommendations for target doses for GDMT medications. Specifically for beta blockers, those targets are 25-50mg twice daily for carvedilol (or 80mg once daily for the continuous release formulation), 200mg once daily for metoprolol succinate,

285. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #15 with Dr. Ileana Pina

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 10:57

The following question refers to Section 10.1 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Western Michigan University medical student and CardioNerds Intern Shivani Reddy, answered first by Boston University cardiology fellow and CardioNerds Ambassador Dr. Alex Pipilas, and then by expert faculty Dr. Ileana Pina.Dr. Pina is Professor of Medicine and Quality Officer for the Cardiovascular Line at Thomas Jefferson University, Clinical Professor at Central Michigan University, and Adjunct Professor of Biostats and Epidemiology at Case Western University. She serves as Senior Fellow and Medical Officer at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #15 Mrs. Framingham is a 65-year-old woman who presents to her cardiologist's office for stable angina and worsening dyspnea on minimal exertion. She has a history of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. She is taking metformin, linagliptin, lisinopril, and amlodipine. Blood pressure is 119/70 mmHg. Labs are notable for a hemoglobin of 14.2 mg/dL, iron of 18 mcg/dL, ferritin 150 ug/L, transferrin saturation 15%, and normal creatine kinase. An echocardiogram shows reduced left ventricular ejection fraction of 25%. Coronary angiography shows obstructive lesions involving the proximal left anterior descending, left circumflex, and right coronary arteries. In addition to optimizing GDMT, which of the following are recommendations for changes in management? A Anticoagulation, percutaneous revascularization, and IV iron B A change in her diabetic regimen, percutaneous revascularization, and PO iron C A change in her diabetic regimen, surgical revascularization, and IV iron D A change in her diabetic regimen, medical treatment alone for CAD, and PO iron E Anticoagulation and surgical revascularization Answer #15 Explanation The correct answer is C – a change in her diabetic regimen, surgical treatment and IV iron. Multimorbidity is common in patients with heart failure. More than 85% of patients with HF also have at least 2 additional chronic conditions, of which the most common are hypertension, ischemic heart disease, diabetes, anemia, chronic kidney disease, morbid obesity, frailty, and malnutrition. These conditions can markedly impact patients' tolerance to GDMT and can inform prognosis. Not only was Mrs. F found with HFrEF (most likely due to ischemic cardiomyopathy), but she also suffers from severe multi-vessel coronary artery disease, hypertension, and non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition to starting optimized GDMT for HF, specific comorbidities in the heart failure patient warrant specific treatment strategies. Mrs. Framingham would benefit from a change in her diabetic regimen, namely switching from linagliptin to an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin, dapagliflozin). In patients with HF and type 2 diabetes, the use of SGLT2i is recommended for the management of hyperglycemia and to reduce HF related morbidity and mortality (Class 1, LOE A). Furthermore, as she has diabetes, symptomatic severe multi-vessel CAD, and LVEF≤35%,

283. CardioNerds Rounds: Challenging Cases – Cardio-Obstetrics and Heart Failure with Dr. Mary Norine (Minnow) Walsh

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 35:48

It's another session of CardioNerds Rounds! In these rounds, Dr. Jenna Skowronski (Chief FIT at University of Pittsburgh) and Dr. Natalie Stokes (Formerly FIT at University of Pittsburgh and now General Cardiology Faculty at University of Pittsburgh) join transformational leader, educator and researcher, Dr. Mary Norine Walsh (Director of Heart Failure and Transplantation at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center and Program Director of AHFT at St. Vincent) to discuss cardio-obstetrics and heart failure cases. Amongst her many accomplishments, Dr. Walsh is past president of the American College of Cardiology, Deputy Editor of JACC Case Reports, and a preeminent voice and thought leader in women's cardiovascular health. Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Pace Wetstein. This episode is supported with unrestricted funding from Zoll LifeVest. A special thank you to Mitzy Applegate and Ivan Chevere for their production skills that help make CardioNerds Rounds such an amazing success. All CardioNerds content is planned, produced, and reviewed solely by CardioNerds. Case details are altered to protect patient health information. CardioNerds Rounds is co-chaired by Dr. Karan Desai and Dr. Natalie Stokes. CardioNerds Rounds PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Show notes - Cardio-Obstetrics and Heart Failure Case 1 Synopsis: A woman in her earlier 30s, G1P1, with a history significant for peripartum cardiomyopathy presents to clinic for pre-conception counseling. Her prior pregnancy was in her late 20s with an uneventful pre-natal course and a spontaneous vaginal delivery at 37w2d. Two weeks after delivery, she experienced symptoms of heart failure and was found to have a new diagnosis of HFrEF. At that time TTE showed LVEF 30-35%, LVIDd 5.1cm (top normal size), diffuse hypokinesis. At that time, she was diuresed and discharged on metoprolol succinate 25mg po daily and furosemide 20mg po daily. She had one follow up visit 6 months postpartum and the furosemide was discontinued. Today in your office, she has NYHA Class I symptoms with no signs of symptoms of congestion. She walks daily and does vigorous exercise 1-2 times per week, while remaining on metoprolol. Repeat TTE with LVEF 45-50% and similar LV size. She would like to have another child and was referred to you for counseling. Case 1 Rounding Pearls: Dr. Walsh discussed extensively the importance of full GDMT in this patient who was initially undertreated with only a beta blocker. If patients are breastfeeding, clinicians should consider the addition of ACE-Inhibitor and Spironolactone. Otherwise, if not breastfeeding, they should receive maximally tolerated doses of full GDMT. For more details on medical therapy for Heart Failure during pregnancy and after, refer to this previous CardioNerds Episode with Dr. Julie Damp. Patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy are at highest risk of worsening LV systolic function when they have persistent LV systolic dysfunction from their initial diagnosis. In this circumstance, shared decision making is paramount. These patients should receive counseling on contraception and risk of pregnancy on worsening LV function, death, & fetal demise. In addition, counseling includes discussing with patients limited options in some states for complete, comprehensive reproductive care, including pregnancy termination. If patients with prior peripartum cardiomyopathy do become pregnant, a team-based approach including cardiologists, maternal fetal medicine, and obstetrics (amongst other team members) is essential to determine care & delivery timing/method. These patients should also be examined for signs of decompensation throughout the pregnancy, including rales, S3 or a reported history of PND.

Mar 3 2023 This Week in Cardiology

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 24:17

Renal denervation, AF ablation, omecamtiv mecarbil, and an ACC Preview are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I. AF Ablation - Initial Findings From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.11.060 II. Renal Denervation Consistent BP Cut With Renal Denervation: More on RADIANCE https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989006 - Endovascular Ultrasound Renal Denervation to Treat HypertensionThe RADIANCE II Randomized Clinical Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2801849 - Patient-Level Pooled Analysis of Ultrasound Renal Denervation in the Sham-Controlled RADIANCE II, RADIANCE-HTN SOLO, and RADIANCE-HTN TRIO Trials https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2802098 - Is There a Role for Renal Denervation in the Treatment of Hypertension? https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2802099 III. Omecamtiv Mecarbil FDA Declines Approval for Omecamtiv Mecarbil in HFrEF https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/988948 IV. ACC Preview ACC Scientific Session Returns Live, Virtually to New Orleans https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/988803 - ‘Faith Healing' and ‘Subtraction Anxiety' in Unblinded Trials of Procedures https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.118.004665 Features Mandrola's 5 Things to Look for at ACC 23 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/988808 You may also like: Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, on Medicine and the Machine https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine The Bob Harrington Show with Stanford University Chair of Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

267. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #8 with Dr. Gregg Fonarow

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 10:43

The following question refers to Section 7.3 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Palisades Medical Center medicine resident & CardioNerds Intern Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian, answered first by MedStar Washington Hospital Center cardiology hospitalist & CardioNerds Academy Graduate Dr. Luis Calderon, and then by expert faculty Dr. Gregg Fonarow.Dr. Fonarow is the Professor of Medicine and Interim Chief of UCLA's Division of Cardiology, Director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, and Co-director of UCLA's Preventative Cardiology Program.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #8 Ms. Flo Zinn is a 60-year-old woman seen in cardiology clinic for follow up of her chronic HFrEF management. She has a history of stable coronary artery disease, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and recurrent urinary tract infections. She does not have a history of diabetes and recent hemoglobin A1c is 5.0%. Her current medications include carvedilol, sacubitril-valsartan, eplerenone, and atorvastatin. Her friend was recently placed on an SGLT2 inhibitor and asks if she should be considered for one as well. Which of the following is the most important consideration when deciding to start this patient on an SGLT2 inhibitor? A The patient does not have a history of type 2 diabetes and so does not qualify for SGLT2 inhibitor therapy B While SGLT2 inhibitors improve hospitalization rates for HFrEF, there is no evidence that they improve cardiovascular mortality C Patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors tend to suffer a more rapid decline in renal function than patients not taking SGLT2 inhibitor therapy D Patients may be at a higher risk for genitourinary infections if an SGLT2 inhibitor is started Answer #8 Explanation The correct answer is D – SGLT2 inhibitors have been associated with increased risk of genitourinary infections. Sodium-glucose co-transporter protein 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have gathered a lot of press recently as the new kid on the block with respect to heart failure management. While they were initially developed as antihyperglycemic medications for treating diabetes, early cardiovascular outcomes trials showed reduced rates of heart failure hospitalization amongst study participants independent of glucose-lowering effects and irrespective of baseline heart failure status – only 10-14% of patients carried a heart failure diagnosis at baseline. This prompted trials to study the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with symptomatic chronic HFrEF who were already on guideline directed medical therapy irrespective of the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The DAPA-HF and EMPEROR-Reduced trials showed that dapagliflozin and empagliflozin, respectively, both conferred statistically significant improvements in a composite of heart failure hospitalizations and cardiovascular death (Option B). Most interestingly, these effects were seen irrespective of diabetes history. In light of these findings, the 2022 HF guidelines recommend SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with chronic, symptomatic HFrEF with or without diabetes to reduce hospitalization for HF and cardiovascular mortality (Class I, LOE A). The benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors extend beyond cardiovascular health.

266. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #7 with Dr. Robert Mentz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 12:20

The following question refers to Section 7.3.1 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Palisades Medical Center medicine resident & CardioNerds Intern Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian, answered first by MedStar Washington Hospital Center cardiology hospitalist & CardioNerds Academy Graduate Dr. Luis Calderon, and then by expert faculty Dr. Robert Mentz. Dr. Mentz is associate professor of medicine and section chief for Heart Failure at Duke University, a clinical researcher at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Dr. Mentz is a mentor for the CardioNerds Clinical Trials Network as lead principal investigator for PARAGLIDE-HF and is a series mentor for this very 2022 heart failure Decipher the Guidelines Series. For these reasons and many more, he was awarded the Master CardioNerd Award during ACC22. Welcome Dr. Mentz! The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #7 Ms. Valarie Sartan is a 55-year-old woman with a history of HFrEF (EF 35%) and well controlled, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus who presents to heart failure clinic for routine follow up. She is currently being treated with metoprolol succinate 200mg daily, lisinopril 10mg daily, empagliflozin 10mg daily, and spironolactone 50mg daily. She notes stable dyspnea with moderate exertion, making it difficult to do her yardwork. On exam she is well appearing, and blood pressure is 115/70 mmHg with normal jugular venous pulsations and trace bilateral lower extremity edema. On labs, her potassium is 4.0 mmol/L and creatinine is 0.7 mg/dL with an eGFR > 60 mL/min/1.73m2. Which of the following options would be the most appropriate next step in heart failure therapy? A Increase lisinopril to 40mg daily B Increase spironolactone to 100mg daily C Add sacubitril-valsartan to her regimen D Discontinue lisinopril and start sacubitril-valsartan in 36 hours E No change Answer #7 Explanation The correct answer is D – transitioning from an ACEi to an ARNi is the most appropriate next step in management. The renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is upregulated in patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Blockade of the RAAS system with ACE inhibitors (ACEi), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), or angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNi) have proven mortality benefit in these patients. The PARADIGM-HF trial compared sacubitril-valsartan (an ARNi) with enalapril in symptomatic patients with HFrEF. Patients receiving ARNi incurred a 20% relative risk reduction in the composite primary endpoint of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization. Based on these results, the 2022 heart failure guidelines recommend replacing an ACEi or ARB for an ARNi in patients with chronic symptomatic HFrEF with NYHA class II or III symptoms to further reduce morbidity and mortality (Option D). This is a class I recommendation with level of evidence of B-R and is also of high economic value. Making no changes at this time would be inappropriate (Option E). While it would be reasonable to increase the dose of lisinopril to 40mg (Option A), this should be pursued only if ARNi therapy is not tolerated. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) have a class I (LOE A...

256. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #3 with Dr. Shelley Zieroth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 8:11

The following question refers to Section 3.1 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Texas Tech University medical student and CardioNerds Academy Intern Dr. Adriana Mares, answered first by Rochester General Hospital cardiology fellow and Director of CardioNerds Journal Club Dr. Devesh Rai, and then by expert faculty Dr. Shelley Zieroth. Dr. Zieroth is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, Head of the Medical Heart Failure Program, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Cardiac Sciences Program, and an Associate Professor in the Section of Cardiology at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Zieroth is a past president of the Canadian Heart Failure Society. She is a steering committee member for PARAGLIE-HF and a PI Mentor for the CardioNerds Clinical Trials Program. The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #3 Which of the following is/are true about heart failure epidemiology? A Although the absolute number of patients with HF has partly grown, the incidence of HF has decreased B Non-Hispanic Black patients have the highest death rate per capita resulting from HF C In patients with established HF, non-Hispanic Black patients have a higher HF hospitalization rate compared with non-Hispanic White patients D In patients with established HF, non-Hispanic Black patients have a lower death rate compared with non-Hispanic White patients E All of the above Answer #3 Explanation The correct answer is “E – all of the above.” Although the absolute number of patients with HF has partly grown as a result of the increasing number of older adults, the incidence of HF has decreased. There is decreasing incidence of HFrEF and increasing incidence of HFpEF. The health and socioeconomic burden of HF is growing. Beginning in 2012, the age-adjusted death-rate per capita for HF increased for the first time in the US. HF hospitalizations have also been increasing in the US. In 2017, there were 1.2 million HF hospitalizations in the US among 924,000 patients with HF, a 26% increase compared with 2013. Non-Hispanic Black patients have the highest death rate per capita. A report examining the US population found the age-adjusted mortality rate for HF to be 92 per 100,000 individuals for non-Hispanic Black patients, 87 per 100,000 for non-Hispanic White patients, and 53 per 100,000 for Hispanic patients. Among patients with established HF, non-Hispanic Black patients experienced a higher rate of HF hospitalization and a lower rate of death than non-Hispanic White patients with HF.Hispanic patients with HF have been found to have similar or higher HF hospitalization rates and similar or lower mortality rates compared with non-Hispanic White patients. Asian/Pacific Islander patients with HF have had a similar rate of hospitalization as non-Hispanic White patients but a lower death rate. These racial and ethnic disparities warrant studies and health policy changes to address health inequity. Main Takeaway Racial and ethnic disparities in death resulting from HF persist, with non-Hispanic Black patients having the highest death rate per capita, and a higher rate of HF hospitalization. Further clinical studies and health policy changes are needed to address ...

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