ESC HF 25: WICD-MI: Predicting HF Events in Pts with LV Dysfunction after AMI

ESC HFA 25 - The WICD-MI study finds heart failure to be frequent in patients with persistent left ventricular dysfunction after acute myocardial infarction. We are joined onsite by Dr Mathieu Echivard (University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, FR) to discuss key findings from a study investigating heart failure events in patients with persistent left ventricular dysfunction after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The study aimed to quantify and stratify the risk of heart failure within the first year of ICD implantation. The study demonstrated that heart failure commonly occurs in patients with persistent left ventricular (LV) dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI). 12.7% of patients experienced the primary composite outcome, which included heart failure hospitalization, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, heart transplantation, or death. Interview questions: 1. What is the rationale for this study? 2. What was the patient population and study design? 3. What are your key findings? 4. What are the clinical implications of this research, and what are your take-home messages? 5. What further research is needed, and what are the next steps? Recorded on-site at ESC HF in Belgrade, 2025. Editors: Yazmin Sadik, Jordan Rance Videographers: Tom Green, Mike Knight Support: This is an independent interview produced by Radcliffe Cardiology. Visit Radcliffe Cardiology: https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/ This content is intended for healthcare professionals only. Radcliffe brings medical knowledge, insight and innovation to life for CV clinicians around the world, using our communications & creative expertise, our platforms and connections across the community to help transform theory into practice faster. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadcliffeCardiology Follow us on X: https://x.com/radcliffeCARDIO