Heart Failure News

October 31, 2022 — Data from a new study shows that hearts from COVID-19 positive donors may be as safe to transplant as those from someone without the virus.

October 25, 2022 — Some of the best sources of plant-based omega-3s include flax, which can be purchased seeds or oil, and is often found in cereals, baked goods, and other products. Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, soy foods, canola oil, seaweed, edamame, and kidney beans are also good sources.

October 20, 2022 — A new study shows that life-saving heart procedures were performed on white adults twice as often as on Black adults, causing researchers to suspect racial bias among clinical decision-makers.

July 12, 2022 — The experimental procedure could enable future widespread use of xenotransplantation to treat end-stage heart failure.

June 20, 2022 — People who sit for 8 or more hours each day are at increased risk for heart disease and dying early, while increasing physical activity offsets the risks of prolonged sitting, in a new study.

April 5, 2022 — New research finds that while limiting salt doesn't prevent death or hospitalization among heart failure patients, it does appear to improve their quality of life.

November 30, 2021 — Researchers found that among more than 30,000 patients who were at risk for developing heart failure, the risk for those taking daily aspirin was 26% higher than those not taking it over about 5 years of follow up

October 22, 2021 — New observational data suggests that exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise is associated with an increased risk for new heart failure.

October 18, 2021 — An experimental patch works to restore function to damaged areas of the heart, which could ward off irregular heartbeats and heart failure.

February 9, 2021 — Having one or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day may reduce your risk of heart failure, new research suggests.

November 16, 2020 — Researchers found that of over 400,000 adults, those with the healthiest sleep patterns were 42% less likely to develop heart failure over 10 years, versus people with the least healthy habits.

October 13, 2020 — When admitted, 84% of the patients were taking five or more medications and 42%  were taking 10 or more.

August 21, 2020 — Patients who reported experiencing anger in the week before the mental stress test had worse resting diastolic pressure, the researchers found.

May 6, 2020 — The FDA today approved a new use for the diabetes drug, dapagliflozin (Farxiga), to reduce the risk of a hospital stay or death in people who have a type of heart failure.

October 29, 2019 — After adjusting for a number of factors, her team found that Hispanic patients were 17% less likely to be admitted to a heart specialty unit, and black patients were 9% less likely.

October 2, 2019 — Sanders, 78 -- the oldest candidate on the campaign trail -- felt chest discomfort during a rally Tuesday evening in Las Vegas. He is now recovering in a Las Vegas hospital, the campaign said.

May 31, 2019 — Diuretics help people with heart failure reduce excess fluids that can cause shortness of breath, swollen legs, coughing and weight gain.

March 27, 2019 — On average, as many as 1 in 5 heart failure hospitalizations appear to be triggered by the flu during the months when influenza viruses are circulating widely.

December 28, 2018 — Heart failure patients who drank in moderation -- a drink a day for women, two for men -- had an average survival that was a year longer than nondrinkers, the researchers found.

December 10, 2018 — People who were recently diagnosed with heart failure and got a flu shot cut their risk of premature death by 18 percent, compared with not getting a shot, according to a new study from Denmark.

December 6, 2018 — A new study is the latest to confirm the so-called "obesity paradox," a puzzling pattern that researchers have noted for years: Obese patients with heart disease tend to survive longer than their normal-weight counterparts.

May 29, 2018 — Heart failure can shorten life expectancy. And because no cure exists, prevention -- through diet and lifestyle -- is vital, the researchers noted.

February 28, 2018 — Researchers found that an annual flu vaccine reduced patients' risk of death by 50 percent during the flu season and by 20 percent during the rest of the year.

February 7, 2018 — The chances of being hospitalized for heart failure were 49 percent greater for kidney disease patients with an implanted defibrillator than for those who did not have the device, according to the study by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the University of Washington.

October 3, 2017 — Researchers develop 13-point assessment

September 27, 2017 — Umbilical cord stem cells could be a treatment for heart failure, small study suggests

August 31, 2017 — Factors such as cholesterol and blood pressure might be less of a concern, study contends

August 28, 2017 — Study offers another reason to watch your intake

July 31, 2017 — Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths

July 19, 2017 — But losing a few pounds might help decrease the damage, cardiologist suggests

July 6, 2017 — Researchers chock it up to better meds, as patients live longer and better

June 26, 2017 — Income inequalities when young appear to have lifelong effects, research suggests

April 5, 2017 — Small improvement seen over one year in early study

January 26, 2017 — And heart disease remains the nation's leading killer

December 27, 2016 — Cimaglermin appears to strengthen cells and improve heart function, researchers report

December 8, 2016 — Higher levels indicated potential trouble, study showed

November 28, 2016 — Guarding against obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes at middle age may slash risk, study finds

November 16, 2016 — After a year, patients reported fewer symptoms, better quality of life, study finds

October 17, 2016 — Stress test didn't show short-term changes after coffee drinking

July 12, 2016 — More than a hundred drugs and supplements, including common medications bought over the counter, may pose a danger to people with heart failure or at risk of heart failure.

June 28, 2016 — Depression in these cases may be caused by biological changes from the disease itself, researcher says

June 1, 2016 — New evidence suggests annual jab is warranted

May 20, 2016 — Two new drugs added to list of recommended therapies

May 4, 2016 — Cardiologist says they need to understand surgery not a 'cure' for their disease

December 28, 2015 — But finding is preliminary and much more research needed to test hypothesis, experts say

December 9, 2015 — Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find

November 20, 2015 — Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds

November 19, 2015 — But larger study needed to assess the effectiveness and safety of the implants

August 5, 2015 — Home-based programs could provide alternative for those unable or unwilling to travel, researchers suggest