Clinical Outcomes Associated With Diltiazem Use in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction After Implementation of a Clinical Support System.

Elizabeth M FosterJames C CoonsElena A PuccioDanine SullingerRachel IbrahimJoseph IbrahimGavin W HickeyEdward HornVincent MosessoRyan M Rivosecchi

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2024)

In patients with heart failure with reduced EF, diltiazem use after nonadherence to a CDSS alert resulted in an increased risk of clinical deterioration. This study highlights the need for improved provider adherence to diltiazem clinical decision support systems.

Keyphrases

clinical decision support
heart failure
primary care
electronic health record
healthcare
left ventricular
quality improvement
insulin resistance