Date:9/14/2009

toring in HF patients: Results of the FAST trial. This trial focused on comparing the relative sensitivity and unexplained detection rate of changes in daily weights vs. intrathoracic impedance changes. The trial concluded that the sensitivity and unexplained detection rate of an intrathoracic fluid index were superior to those for acute weight changes in HF patients with implantable devices. Intrathoracic impedance monitoring represents a positive addition to our armamentarium for managing HF and should be considered for routine use in patients with implanted devices with this feature in addition to daily weight monitoring.

Effects of rolofylline, a selective adenosine A1 receptor antagonist, in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure and renal impairment: Findings from the PROTECT study. This trial was designed to test the hypothesis that the selective A1 adenosine receptor antagonist rolofylline would safely improve HF signs and symptoms, reduce the risk of worsening renal function and reduce morbidity and mortality when used with IV loop diuretics in subjects with ADHF, volume overload and renal impairment. Surprisingly and disappointedly, rolofylline was not associated with an improvement in the primary endpoint or the two secondary endpoints including renal function. This trial, the largest to date in ADHF, will require further analysis to help investigators develop new strategies for the important but complicated condition of ADHF.

"Each year we discover new and innovative treatments for patients living with heart failure," said Dr. Douglas Mann, HFSA President. "It is important for the medical community to continue to utilize science and clinical medicine to improve care that we provide to patients with heart failure."

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