Incidence and determinants of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) recovery in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) of non-ischemic aetiology; a hospital-based prospective longitudinal registry study.

Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) can show recovery in some patients, especially with non-ischemic causes, leading to better outcomes. Recovery varies due to factors like aetiology and severity of myocardial injury. This study examines the incidence and predictors of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) recovery in non-ischemic HFrEF patients.

Inflammatory cytokine levels in rheumatic heart disease and their association with use of benzathine penicillin: A case-control pilot study.

Background: Valvular inflammation plays an important role in the progression of Rheumatic Heart Disease. We report the association between inflammatory markers and use of Benzathine Penicillin G in patients with Rheumatic mitral valve disease.

Methods: The levels of inflammatory cytokines; IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and inflammatory marker hs- CRP were measured using ELISA method in 32 patients with RHD receiving Benzathine Penicillin as secondary prophylaxis and 31 patients not receiving secondary prophylaxis, in a case-control study.