Association between a hospitalization for heart failure and the initiation/discontinuation of guideline-recommended treatments - An analysis from the Swedish heart failure registry.

Following a HF hospitalization, initiation of GDMT was more likely than discontinuation, although still limited. Perceived or actual low tolerance were barriers to GDMT implementation. Early re-/initiation of GDMT was associated with better survival. Our findings represent a call for further implementing the current guidelines recommendation for an early re-/initiation of GDMT following a HF hospitalization. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.