Patients with stable chronic heart failure can safely discontinue diuretics without increased dyspnoea or reuse of the medication. The ReBIC-1 trial found no significant differences in symptom relief between patients who stopped and those who continued taking furosemide.
Patients with chronic heart failure are more likely to adopt lifestyle advice when accompanied by family members, according to a new study. The study found that nearly 48% of patients did no physical activity and 25% never adhered to fluid restrictions.
A global study has discovered that concentrations of antibiotics in some world rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times. The research team detected antibiotic contamination at 65% of sites monitored across six continents, with the most prevalent being trimethoprim and ciproflaxacin.
Researchers found that heart failure patients with lower fibre intake had less diverse gut microbiota, linked to increased cardiovascular events. Patients who consumed more fibre had improved gut bacteria, reducing their risk of death or need for a heart transplant.
A study found that elderly patients with heart failure who visit a pharmacist weekly are more likely to take their medications and be active, resulting in improved quality of life. The intervention increased adherence by 86% compared to usual care.