acute heart failure

Kidney Tubular Biomarkers as Predictors of Mortality and Heart Failure Readmission in Acute Heart Failure Patients

By MedXY 09/08/2025

Kidney tubular damage biomarkers independently predict death and heart failure readmission in acute heart failure, highlighting novel risk stratification beyond traditional glomerular measures.

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Thoracentesis in Acute Heart Failure: Insights from the TAP-IT Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/17/2025

The TAP-IT trial found that additional thoracentesis in acute heart failure patients with pleural effusion did not improve days alive out of hospital, mortality, or length of stay compared to standard therapy alone.

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Evaluating Low-Dose Carperitide for Acute Heart Failure: Insights from the LASCAR-AHF Trial and Nationwide Outcomes in Japan

By MedXY 08/16/2025

Low-dose carperitide shows no significant benefit on long-term outcomes in acute heart failure, with evidence from randomized and large-scale cohort studies suggesting possible increased short-term risks compared to nitrates.

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Dual Biomarker Strategy: Enhancing Prognosis in Acute Heart Failure with CA125 and NT-proBNP in Vietnam

By MedXY 08/08/2025

Combining CA125 with NT-proBNP significantly improves prediction of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, as well as rehospitalization risk in patients with acute heart failure.