Rates of heart failure hospitalization remain unacceptably high. Such hospitalizations are
associated with substantial patient, caregiver, and economic costs. Randomized controlled …

Background Non-cardiovascular comorbidities are recognised as independent prognostic
factors in selected heart failure (HF) populations, but the evidence on non-selected HF and …

Background—Hospital readmissions for heart failure (HF) contribute to increased morbidity
and resource burden. Predictors of hospitalization and patterns of cardiovascular events …

Abstract Objectives: The AVOID-HF (Aquapheresis versus Intravenous Diuretics and
Hospitalization for Heart Failure) trial tested the hypothesis that patients hospitalized for HF …

Background More than 30% of patients hospitalized for heart failure are rehospitalized or die
within 90 days of discharge. Lower health literacy is associated with mortality among …

Aims In heart failure (HF), implantable haemodynamic monitoring devices have been shown
to optimize therapy, anticipating clinical decompensation and preventing hospitalization …

Objectives: This study examined the predictors of early complications after defibrillator
implantation. Background: Although implantable cardioverter-defibrillators are widely used …

Background—The type of outpatient physician care after an emergency department visit for
heart failure may affect patients' outcomes. Methods and Results—Using the National …

Background Heart failure (HF) readmission rates are low in some jurisdictions. However,
international comparisons are lacking and could serve as a foundation for identifying …

Background—Although approximately one third of patients with heart failure (HF) visiting the
emergency department (ED) are discharged home, little is known about their care and …