Targeting heart failure may reduce readmissions, save lives, studies find

Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 19:00 in Health & Medicine

Worsening symptoms and signs of heart failure (HF) in patients admitted to a hospital is a common sign of treatment failure and can lead to long-term consequences for the patient, including longer length of hospitalization and a higher risk for readmission and death, according to a recent study. Heart failure is the most common reason for admission to hospital in people over 65 years old and affects millions of people each year.

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