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Published on: July 12, 2024
Update on the diagnosis and management of acute heart failure
Pishoy Gouda1,2, Justin A Ezekowitz1
1Division of Cardiology, Canadian VIGOUR Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
Purpose Of Review:
To highlight the advances in the diagnosis and management of acute heart failure (AHF) from recent clinical trials and observational studies.
Recent Findings:
We highlight date from recent studies examining the use of novel biomarkers (micro RNAs, osteopontin, insulin-like growth-factor binding protein-7) for the diagnosis of AHF. In addition, we summarize the evidence for novel pharmacological therapies including: serelaxin, ularitide, clevidipine, urocortins, BMS-986231, TRB027, vericiguat, omecamtiv, and torsemide. Finally, we explore the evidence behind the use of novel management algorithms.
Summary:
Despite many advances in understanding the pathophysiology of AHF, there is currently insufficient evidence to suggest changes to standards of care.
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