According to a study, more patients with AFib are likely to experience heart failure rather than stroke or heart attack. People with heart disease could benefit from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume twice the recommended amount of salt. Young adults taking stimulant medications for ADHD may have an increased risk of developing cardiomyopathy. People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure than nonusers. The CardioNerds and expert faculty Dr. Harriette Van Spall discuss palliative care's role in patients with heart failure. Promoting regular physical activity and discouraging a sedentary lifestyle may prevent heart failure in older women. The CardioNerds and expert faculty Dr. Javed Butler discuss the best next step for a patient with cardiogenic shock. Getting moderate exposure to outdoor light may serve as a viable strategy for preventing heart failure. Many cardio-oncology patients at increased risk for congestive heart failure from cancer therapy have OSA. This risk calculator can be used as a personalized assessment tool for the prevention of heart failure-associated mortality. City of Hope and COG conducted a clinical trial with the goal of reducing HF risk in childhood cancer survivors. Participation in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Model 2 Heart Failure program did not improve outcomes. For patients with acute heart failure, receiving GDMT 2 weeks following hospital discharge is safe and effective. An intensive telemonitoring strategy based on automated text messaging may benefit patients recently hospitalized due to HF. Dr. Benjamin Horne discusses a study that showed increases in PM2.5 during the summer and winter impact heart health. Dr. Ijeoma Eleazu talks about the harmful impact of cumulative stress on cardiovascular health. CardioNerds correspondent Dr. Christian Inchaustegui details the findings of ARIES-HM3, presented at AHA 2023. Dr. Karthik Gonuguntla discusses the study he led on cardiovascular health disparities in American Indian adults. Individuals who use marijuana regularly may face an increased risk of heart failure, stroke, or heart attack. The CardioNerds and expert faculty Dr. Shashank Sinha discuss the logical next step for a middle-aged woman with HF.