Observation Unit Management of Heart Failure
2001; Elsevier BV; Volume: 19; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70176-0
ISSN1558-0539
AutoresW. Franklin Peacock, Nancy M. Albert,
Tópico(s)Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
ResumoThe acute exacerbation of HF can be treated successfully in the OU. There are significant benefits, such as admission avoidance, decreased 90-day readmissions, and decreased costs. HF requires a comprehensive management program with extensive involvement from a multidisciplinary team committed to improving care for this population, however.
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