Digoxin May Increase Risk of Kidney Problems in Heart Failure Patients: Study
The findings of a new study link the side effects of digoxin, a heart failure drug, with decreased kidney function.
Tag Archives: Heart Failure
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Injectafer Fails to Prevent Heart Failure in Patients with Iron Deficiency, Study Finds
A new study found that Injectafer failed to help patients with heart failure live longer or avoid hospitalization for heart problems.
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Medtronic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Recall Issued Over Low Energy Output Problems
Medtronic is recalling 350,000 implantable cardiac defibrillators due to problems with low energy output which has led to patient injuries.
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Anthracycline Side Effects Double Heart Failure Risks in Some Cancer Patients: Study
The findings of a new study link a class of chemotherapy drugs with an increased risk of heart failure for cancer patients.
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New Clinical Data Shows Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump is Safe, Despite Concerns Over Patient Deaths: FDA
The FDA has released clinical trial data on Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump Systems, declaring the device safe, but updated its warning label to recommend it only be used on…
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Heart Failure Patients Often Do Not Receive Necessary Outpatient Follow-Up: Study
A new study finds many heart failure patients do not receive the necessary outpatient follow-up care to prevent future hospitalizations.
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Hospital Errors and Adverse Events Declined Last Decade: Study
The findings of a new study show significant decreases in adverse events and complications over the last decade which occur when patients are hospitalized.
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Medtronic HVAD Stroke Risk May Be Higher Than HeartMate3: Study
A new study reveals the recently recalled Medtronic Heartware HVAD system has more than double the risk of causing neurological adverse events in patients than the Abbott Heartmate3, which is…
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Medtronic HeartWare Recall Given Most Serious Designation By FDA
The FDA says problems with Medtronic Heartware HVAD implants, which resulted in its removal from the market, put patients at risk of severe injury or death.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk of Death: Study
A new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a nearly doubled risk of sudden death.
