Montana Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

Are Social Isolation and Loneliness Associated With HF?
Social isolation and loneliness may be associated with higher rates of heart failure (HF), but whether or not a person feels lonely is more important in determining risk than if they are actually alone, according to a study published Feb. 1 in JACC: Heart Failure.
A Study of CIN-107 in Adults With Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The goal of the BrigHTN trial was to evaluate baxdrostat compared with placebo among patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. Baxdrostat is a selective inhibitor of aldosterone synthase and reduces aldosterone but not cortisol levels.
Impact of Using Cardiac Biomarkers for Defining Pre-Heart Failure
What is the impact and prognostic implication of including cardiac biomarkers as a part of the definition for Stage B heart failure (HF) in the new multisociety HF guideline?
EMPA-KIDNEY Study Results: Empagliflozin Slows Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have shown a wide range of benefits among those with cardiovascular (CV) disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Coronary Occlusion in Patients With Non-ST Elevation Cardiac Arrest
What are the frequency, predictors, and clinical impact of acute coronary occlusion in hemodynamically stable and unstable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients without ST-segment elevation?