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View article: Where are we now four years on-The uptake of influenza and COVID vaccinations amongst Heart Failure Patients?
Where are we now four years on-The uptake of influenza and COVID vaccinations amongst Heart Failure Patients? Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death worldwide. Influenza and COVID infections are associated with an increase in the risk of CVD mortality and is a major reason for hospitalisation. This study examines the upt…
View article: Evaluation of LDL levels and lipid optimisation in high cardiovascular risk patients in nurse-led clinics in Ireland: a cross-sectional study
Evaluation of LDL levels and lipid optimisation in high cardiovascular risk patients in nurse-led clinics in Ireland: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Lowering LDL cholesterol levels in high and very high-risk cardiovascular patients is the cornerstone of prevention. Elevated LDL is a major contributor to atherosclerosis, increasing the likelihood of myocardial infarction, str…
View article: Simple app promotes proactive help-seeking behaviour compared to traditional paper logbook for weight monitoring in heart failure: an irish multicentre quasi-experimental study
Simple app promotes proactive help-seeking behaviour compared to traditional paper logbook for weight monitoring in heart failure: an irish multicentre quasi-experimental study Open
Background Heart failure (HF) is frequently linked to hospitalisations due to fluid retention, and regular weight monitoring is essential for early detection and timely intervention. Delays in help-seeking often worsen outcomes. The Fluid …
View article: A study to determine if the fluid heart tracker app supports patient decision-making at the onset of worsening heart failure
A study to determine if the fluid heart tracker app supports patient decision-making at the onset of worsening heart failure Open
Background Delay in seeking early intervention for worsening heart failure (HF) can result in poorer patient outcomes, hospital admission and increased risk of mortality (Andersen 2017, Matsue et al. 2017, Mikami et al. 2021). Despite the …
View article: Examining the real-world up-titration of heart failure therapy and treatment related factors limiting optimisation in Irish nurse-led heart failure clinics
Examining the real-world up-titration of heart failure therapy and treatment related factors limiting optimisation in Irish nurse-led heart failure clinics Open
Introduction The potential of guideline-directed heart failure therapy to reduce mortality and morbidity in HF patients is tremendous however real-world data indicates sub-optimal up-titration to target doses. Challenges to optimisation in…
View article: 4 Titration of heart failure guideline directed therapy: a comparison between the performance of Irish heart failure nurses and observational registries
4 Titration of heart failure guideline directed therapy: a comparison between the performance of Irish heart failure nurses and observational registries Open
Introduction Pharmacotherapy is a cornerstone of heart failure (HF) management. Achieving maximum tolerated doses of Class I, evidence-based HF therapy is an important performance-measure of a quality HF service. However, implementation is…
View article: Illuminating the need for a specific clinical care pathway for patients living with heart failure and identified as clinically frail.
Illuminating the need for a specific clinical care pathway for patients living with heart failure and identified as clinically frail. Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background/Introduction Against a background of increasing global population aging, frailty affects 8-10% of those over 65 years and 25-50% in those over 85 years. Frailty has a 4-6 t…
View article: Identifying if patient's living with heart failure retain knowledge better by gaining it through lived experience rather than through education.
Identifying if patient's living with heart failure retain knowledge better by gaining it through lived experience rather than through education. Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Self-care is when a patient possesses a set of knowledge and skills that are used to process information to make correct health decisions. Self-care in heart failure (HF) i…
View article: A survey‐based triage tool to identify patients potentially eligible for referral to an advanced heart failure centre
A survey‐based triage tool to identify patients potentially eligible for referral to an advanced heart failure centre Open
Aims Accurate prevalence data for ambulatory advanced heart failure (HF) in European countries remains limited. This study was designed to identify the population of patients potentially eligible for referral for assessment for advanced su…
View article: Heart Failure Patients with type II diabetes still require more focus
Heart Failure Patients with type II diabetes still require more focus Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background A bidirectional relationship exists between heart failure and diabetes; heart failure is a risk factor for type II diabetes and type II diabetes is a risk factor for heart …
View article: A National Survey Identifying the Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Care Nurses' Perceived Knowledge of International Practice Guidelines
A National Survey Identifying the Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Care Nurses' Perceived Knowledge of International Practice Guidelines Open
Background The implementation of international guidelines within everyday practice remains problematic, which can have a detrimental impact on quality of care delivered. This study aimed to ascertain the factors associated with clinical nu…
View article: Integrating intravenous frusemide treatment into the community for heart failure patients
Integrating intravenous frusemide treatment into the community for heart failure patients Open
Background A structured pathway was developed to allow patients to safely receive intravenous (i/v) frusemide at home. This pathway was implemented by an integrated team consisting of primary and tertiary care. This allowed the traditional…
View article: 45 A simple questionnaire-based triage tool to identify patients potentially eligible for referral to an advanced heart failure centre
45 A simple questionnaire-based triage tool to identify patients potentially eligible for referral to an advanced heart failure centre Open
Introduction Accurate prevalence data for advanced heart failure (HF), reported to range between 2–10% of the chronic HF population, are lacking. Determining the proportion of patients potentially suitable for referral to a specialist adva…