Advanced Heart Failure is one of the leading causes of death and hospitalization worldwide. Its incidence is increasing steadily in India as well. Despite a huge need, not many cardiologists take heart failure as a career option. The present article seeks to explore the potential reasons for ...
Heart disease isn't only the number 1 killer of men, it's also the top killer for women. According to the American Heart Association, more than one in three women is living with heart disease. A healthy heart is about the size of a person's fist. But congestive heart failure can caus...
Although much of this management occurs at specialized heart transplant centers, it is the responsibility of the primary cardiologist of the patient with advanced HF to refer patients at the appropriate time and to help them navigate the difficult decisions related to the pursuit of advanced ...
Heart failure (HF) is a life-threatening condition marking the final common pathway for many cardiac diseases1. Most HF cases progress into an advanced stage ultimately, characterized by persistent symptoms despite maximal therapy2,3. The prevalence of advanced HF (AHF) is increasing typically follo...
Rigor was established through credibility and triangulation (ie, validation of interview response with survey response), transferability (ie, debrief with an advanced heart failure cardiologist [N.S., a white woman]), confirmability (including trained interviewers with bachelor’s degrees [E.Y., an...
Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: Focuses on patients with advanced heart failure and those undergoing or who have undergone heart transplants. Cardiologist vs. Cardiac Surgeon While both professionals focus on heart health, they have distinct roles: Cardiologist: Primarily diagnoses and treats hea...
In addition, the indication of LVAD was determined by an advanced HF therapeutics team including cardiologists, a surgeon, nurses, and a transplant coordinator. Timing of the LVAD implantation was determined by whether the patient developed a progressive decline in end-organ function despite receiving...
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In patients with advanced lung disease, HRQoL reflects the impact of the disease and its management, in combination with the existing comorbidities, on the ability of a person to perform or enjoy activities of daily living. From: Respiratory Medicine, 2009 Featured on this page Chapters and Art...
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