High output heart failure represents an uncommon type of heart failure that affects fewer than 1% of people seeking medical care for heart problems. Unlike typical heart failure where the heart pumps ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 73 and was diagnosed with heart failure and a severely dilated left ventricle. At the time, he was pumping 10 liters per minute. He had a proBNP natriuretic peptide level ...

The second universal definition of heart failure moves away from specific EF cutoffs to classify patients into clinically actionable groups.

The update seeks to move on from strict LVEF cutoffs and provide a clearer and more consistent framework for clinicians.

Receive the the latest news, research, and presentations from major meetings right to your inbox. TCTMD ® is produced by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation ® (CRF). CRF ® is committed to igniting ...

Cardiac power output (CPO) represents the hydraulic energy generated by the heart and is calculated as the product of cardiac output and mean arterial pressure. As an integrative measure of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is 73 and was diagnosed with heart failure and a severely dilated left ventricle. At the time, he was pumping 10 liters per minute. He had a proBNP natriuretic peptide level ...

A study reveals that non-cardiovascular medications increase hospital readmission risks in heart failure patients, ...