Background Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a leading cause of
cardiovascular disease hospitalisations associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
In hospitals, HF patients are typically managed by cardiology or physician teams, with
differences in patient demographics and clinical outcomes. This study utilises contemporary
HF registry data to compare patient characteristics and outcomes in those with ADHF
admitted into General Medicine and Cardiology units. Methods The Victorian Cardiac …