DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE: PROGNOSTIC VALUE AND INFLUENCE OF THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Despite all available therapies, the rates of hospitalization and death from heart failure remain unacceptably high. The most common reasons for hospital admission are symptoms related to congestion. During hospitalization, most patients respond well to standard therapy and are discharged with significantly improved symptoms. Post-discharge, many patients receive diligent and frequent follow-up. However, rehospitalization rates remain high.