Publications by authors named "Ryan S K Wi"
JACC Heart Fail
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- GDMT for heart failure (HFrEF) is often underused, especially at hospital discharge, despite being critical for patient recovery.
- A study analyzed over 20,000 HF hospitalizations from 2016-2022, revealing that while some medications were administered during hospital stays, discharge rates for GDMT were alarmingly low, with only 14% receiving comprehensive therapy.
- The research found that factors like hypotension and renal issues led to discontinuation of GDMT before discharge, but a significant portion of patients had no contraindications; better adherence to GDMT was linked to lower mortality and readmissions.
JACC Heart Fail
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines heart failure (HF) hospitalizations in the U.S. from 2015 to 2022 to understand current diuretic practices and the factors influencing weight loss during inpatient care.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 262,673 HF admissions, finding an average weight loss of 5.3 pounds; however, 20% of patients left the hospital weighing more than they did upon admission.
- - Results highlighted that the use of adjunctive diuretics was rare but linked to more significant weight loss, suggesting a need for more effective diuretic strategies to improve patient outcomes in HF management.
