Rhythm Control Versus Rate Control Trial in Patients with Heart Failure
An examination of rhythm control with ablation decreases all-cause mortality and heart failure (HF) hospitalizations. Patients in the ablation-based rhythm control group showed numerically fewer primary outcome events, and higher improvement of left ventricular function, quality of life and reduction of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.
Does HF with Preserved Ejection Fraction Have a Different Prognosis?
The study compared patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) vs. heart failure with a reduced left ventricular fraction (HFrEF). No significant differences were observed. Patients with HFrEF showed reduced right ventricular function than HFPEF. Survival was lower in patients with HFrEF. It was concluded that patients with HFPEF have poor prognosis.
