Caroline Espersen, Ross T Campbell, Brian L Claggett, Eldrin F Lewis, Kieran F Docherty, Matthew M Y Lee, Moritz Lindner, Philip Brainin, Tor Biering-Sørensen, Scott D Solomon, John J V McMurray, Elke Platz
BACKGROUND: Predischarge risk stratification of patients with acute heart failure (AHF) could facilitate tailored treatment and follow-up, however, simple scores to predict short-term risk for HF readmission or death are lacking. METHODS: We sought to develop a congestion-focused risk score using data from a prospective, two-center observational study in adults hospitalized for AHF. Laboratory data were collected on admission. Patients underwent physical examination, 4-zone, and in a subset 8-zone, lung ultrasound (LUS), and echocardiography at baseline...
April 8, 2024: International Journal of Cardiology