The Use of Drugs that Should be Avoided or Used with Caution in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.
Marwan Sheikh-TahaPublished in: American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions (2024)
This study underscores the high prevalence of HF-causing or HF-exacerbating medications and QT-prolonging drugs in patients with ADHF. Healthcare professionals must be cognizant of these patterns, advocating for safer prescribing practices to optimize patient outcomes and reduce the burden of HF-related hospitalizations.
Keyphrases
- heart failure
- acute heart failure
- drug induced
- primary care
- ejection fraction
- end stage renal disease
- liver failure
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- left ventricular
- atrial fibrillation
- emergency department
- patient reported outcomes
- intensive care unit
- adverse drug
- mechanical ventilation