Publications by authors named "H L Hayrapetyan"
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- The study aimed to understand the outcomes of patients experiencing worsening heart failure (WHF) while receiving outpatient treatment and to identify factors linked to poor responses to loop diuretics.
- Between September 2022 and March 2023, 44 patients with WHF symptoms were monitored weekly; improvements in symptoms and quality of life were noted, but certain biomarkers indicated a risk for poor diuretic response.
- High levels of cystatin C, NT-proBNP, and troponin T were found to be strong indicators of inadequate response to fluid treatment in these patients, suggesting a need for alternative therapies for those affected.
Background: Heart failure (HF) is often accompanied by atrial fibrillation (AF), which significantly worsens the outcome of both diseases. Half of individuals with HF has AF, and HF occurs in more than one-third of individuals with AF. Thus, HF and AF are commonly encountered together and are closely interrelated with similar risk factors.
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- A study looked at how steroids, like prednisone, help reduce congestion in patients with acute heart failure (AHF).
- Patients taking prednisone showed more improvement in their congestion levels compared to those receiving regular care.
- The results suggest that steroids can help with symptoms related to congestion, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.