Patients with #heartfailure who had an interatrial shunt inserted did not see any significant benefits overall, compared with those who underwent a placebo procedure, after a median 22-month follow-up, but results suggest the benefits of an interatrial shunt may vary by HF type, according to results from the RELIEVE-HF study presented during a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial session at #ACC24. Read more: bit.ly/4cLDXGU | American College of Cardiology

Shunt systems manage #hydrocephalus by redirecting excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain to another part of the body for absorption. While all shunts serve the same basic function, there are different types designed to meet individual needs. Discover how each type works, when they’re used, and what makes them different in this article. www.hydroassoc.org/types-of-shunt-systems-for-hydrocephalus/ | Hydrocephalus Association