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Empagliflozin’s Impact on Peripheral Microvascular Function in HFpEF: A Novel Vascular Insight

By MedXY 08/13/2025

Empagliflozin alters peripheral microvascular responses in HFpEF patients, enhancing insulin-mediated vasodilation but reducing acetylcholine responsiveness, suggesting a targeted vascular mechanism distinct from general endothelial or smooth muscle effects.

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Examining the Link Between Obesity and Kidney Outcomes in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

By MedXY 08/11/2025

A pooled analysis of four heart failure trials explores the relationship between obesity and kidney outcomes, revealing waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio as key risk factors, while body mass index showed no significant association.