Tag: Patient Outcomes

The Art of Timing: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Advanced Heart Failure to Guide Timely Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialists

Timely referral transforms advanced heart failure outcomesAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.  This editorial highlights the critical importance of early recognition and referral of patients with advanced heart failure to specialist care.

The article provides frontline clinicians with a practical overview of disease progression, emphasizing the use of the “I NEED HELP” mnemonic as a simple screening tool to identify patients who may benefit from advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, and specialized multidisciplinary management.

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Experience in Providing Emergency Care for Myocardial Infarction in Armenia

Myocardial InfarctionAnnouncing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The article highlights Armenia’s significant progress in strengthening its cardiology care system, including nationwide access to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) and a state-funded program that has treated approximately 23,000 patients since 2015 while reducing in-hospital STEMI mortality to as low as 2–3%. The editorial provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s diagnostic capacity, infrastructure, and evolving national initiatives, including the expansion of free revascularization to all myocardial infarction patients and the introduction of a national registry (ARMI) to support data-driven improvements. While noting ongoing challenges such as regional disparities in access, pre-hospital delays, and the need for enhanced rehabilitation and prevention strategies, the authors emphasize (more…)

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