The Use of Drugs that Should be Avoided or Used with Caution in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

Published 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

left ventricular
heart failure
acute heart failure
drug induced
primary care
ejection fraction
end stage renal disease
liver failure
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
electronic health record