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Heart Failure: New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches
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Heart Failure: New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1460

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Anand Prakash Singh

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Institute for Heart and Brain Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Interests: cardiotoxicity; cardio oncology; heart failure; pharmacovigilance; targeted therapy; protein kinase inhibitors; cardiac inflammation; immune checkpoint inhibitors; cell junctions

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Heart failure is a complex disease that is influenced by several causes and sophisticated pathophysiological pathways. Regrettably, its occurrence is steadily increasing in a concerning manner. Effective therapy of this condition relies heavily on existing treatments. However, the situation has changed, making traditional procedures insufficient. To effectively manage and reduce the impact of heart failure, a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach is required, which includes addressing multiple aspects of the condition. The advancement of heart failure therapy involves investigating unexplored areas, such as molecular, cellular, biomaterial, and genetic pathways, in order to develop more efficient treatments. However, achieving a comprehensive therapy regimen requires conducting thorough and high-quality basic research and clinical investigations. These efforts not only confirm the safety and effectiveness of proposed treatments but also establish a stronger and more dependable method for addressing this difficult condition. In this Special Issue, we are seeking basic and translational studies providing rationale for new treatments for heart failure. This Special Issue will also consider studies showing the potential cardiotoxic effects of treatment regimens for other disease conditions that impact heart function.

Dr. Anand Prakash Singh
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • heart failure
  • clinical treatment
  • basic cardiac research
  • future perspective
  • heart failure therapy
  • cardiotoxicity

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Effect of SGLT2-Inhibitors on Polygraphic Parameters in Elderly Patients Affected by Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Sleep Apnea
by Giuseppe Armentaro, Corrado Pelaia, Valentino Condoleo, Giandomenico Severini, Giulia Crudo, Mario De Marco, Carlo Alberto Pastura, Valeria Tallarico, Rita Pezzella, Domenico Aiello, Sofia Miceli, Raffaele Maio, Gianluigi Savarese, Giuseppe M. C. Rosano and Angela Sciacqua
Biomedicines 2024, 12(5), 937; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12050937 - 23 Apr 2024
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Obstructive sleep apneas (OSAs) and central sleep apneas (CSAs) are the most common comorbidities in Heart Failure (HF) that are strongly associated with all-cause mortality. Several therapeutic approaches have been used to treat CSA and OSA, but none have been shown to significantly [...] Read more.
Obstructive sleep apneas (OSAs) and central sleep apneas (CSAs) are the most common comorbidities in Heart Failure (HF) that are strongly associated with all-cause mortality. Several therapeutic approaches have been used to treat CSA and OSA, but none have been shown to significantly improve HF prognosis. Our study evaluated the effects of a 3-months treatment with sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) on polygraphic parameters in patients with sleep apnea (SA) and HF, across the spectrum of ejection fraction, not treated with continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). A group of 514 consecutive elderly outpatients with HF, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and SA, eligible for treatment with SGLT2i, were included in the investigation before starting any CPAP therapy. The two groups were compared with the t-test and Mann–Whitney test for unpaired data when appropriate. Then, a simple logistic regression model was built using 50% reduction in AHI as the dependent variable and other variables as covariates. A multivariate stepwise logistic regression model was constructed using the variables that linked with the dependent variable to calculate the odds ratio (OR) for the independent predictors associated with the reduction of 50% in AHI. The treated group experienced significant improvements in polygraphic parameters between baseline values and follow-up with reduction in AHI (28.4 ± 12.9 e/h vs. 15.2 ± 6.5 e/h; p < 0.0001), ODI (15.4 ± 3.3 e/h vs. 11.1 ± 2.6 e/h; p < 0.0001), and TC90 (14.1 ± 4.2% vs. 8.2 ± 2.0%; p < 0.0001), while mean SpO2 improved (91. 3 ± 2.3 vs. 93.8 ± 2.5); p < 0.0001. These benefits were not seen in the untreated population. The use of SGLT2i in patients suffering from HF and mixed-type SA not on CPAP therapy significantly contributes to improving polygraphic parameters. Full article
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Unraveling the Predictors for Delirium and ICU Stay Duration in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting—A Multicentric Analysis
by Christian Jörg Rustenbach, Stefan Reichert, Rafal Berger, Julia Schano, Attila Nemeth, Helene Haeberle, Christophe Charotte, Tulio Caldonazo, Ibrahim Saqer, Shekhar Saha, Philipp Schnackenburg, Ilija Djordjevic, Ihor Krasivskyi, Stefanie Wendt, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Torsten Doenst, Christian Hagl, Thorsten Wahlers, Christian Schlensak and Rodrigo Sandoval Boburg
Biomedicines 2024, 12(4), 749; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12040749 - 28 Mar 2024
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Objective: This study assesses predictors for postoperative delirium (POD) and ICU stay durations in HFrEF patients undergoing CABG, focusing on ONCAB versus OPCAB surgical methods. Summary Background Data: In cardiac surgery, especially CABG, POD significantly impacts patient recovery and healthcare resource utilization. With [...] Read more.
Objective: This study assesses predictors for postoperative delirium (POD) and ICU stay durations in HFrEF patients undergoing CABG, focusing on ONCAB versus OPCAB surgical methods. Summary Background Data: In cardiac surgery, especially CABG, POD significantly impacts patient recovery and healthcare resource utilization. With varying incidences based on surgical techniques, this study provides an in-depth analysis of POD in the context of HFrEF patients, a group particularly susceptible to this complication. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 572 patients who underwent isolated CABG surgery with a preoperative ejection fraction under 40% was conducted at four German university hospitals. Patients were categorized into ONCAB and OPCAB groups for comparative analysis. Results: Age and Euro Score II were significant predictors of POD. The ONCAB group showed higher incidences of re-sternotomy (OR: 3.37), ECLS requirement (OR: 2.29), and AKI (OR: 1.49), whereas OPCAB was associated with a lower incidence of delirium. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference in ICU stay durations between the two groups, influenced by surgical complexity and postoperative complications. Conclusions: This study underscores the importance of surgical technique in determining postoperative outcomes in HFrEF patients undergoing CABG. OPCAB may offer advantages in reducing POD incidence. These findings suggest the need for tailored surgical decisions and comprehensive care strategies to enhance patient recovery and optimize healthcare resources. Full article
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