Factors associated with failure of fecal microbiota transplant for recurrent infection.

Background: infection (CDI) has emerged as a prevalent and recurrent antibiotic-associated infection. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is the most effective treatment for recurrent CDI (rCDI). Despite high success rates, FMT is ineffective in 5%-20% of cases.

Echocardiographic derived pulmonary artery wedge pressure is associated with mortality, heart hospitalizations, and functional capacity in chronic systolic heart failure: insights from the HF-ACTION trial.

Background: Heart Failure (HF) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Identification of patients at risk for adverse events could lead to improved outcomes. Few studies address the association of echocardiographic-derived PAWP with exercise capacity, readmissions, and mortality in HF.