Terminology can sometimes be confusing in heart failure care.
Here is a summary:
NYHA Class, HF stages, HFpEF vs. HFrEF
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Twist, Bob, Spin by Jeff Thomson & Bev Goodwin @ Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
GLP-1 Agonists - FAQ
Effects of GLP-1 RA on CV risk factors/outcomes and practical aspects for the use of these agents; Marx et al. Circumflex 2022;146:1882-1894
GLP-1 agonist is a class of medications that are used in type 2 diabetes and obesity. This is what we need to know
Alcohol consumption risk thresholds
See below!
Despite apparent “benefit” for heart attacks, increasing levels of alcohol consumption increase the risk of all-cause mortality and of cancers specifically, meaning that the level of consumption that minimises health loss is probably zero. At most, 100g per week is the absolute maximum before which risk increases significantly.
Read moreAtrial fibrillation – is there a role for lifestyle modification?
Chocolate, camote, coconut @ Topolobampo, Chicago, IL
55M presented with first episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation proven on resting ECG in the GP practice. Echocardiogram showed structurally normal heart. The cardiologist decided to manage conservatively without starting anti-arrhythmics right now. Which of the following risk factor management should be part of his AF treatment and prevention?
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