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Pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of acute heart failure: The PROMPT-AHF trial
Ghazi L, O'Connor K, Yamamoto Y, Fuery M, Sen S, Samsky M, Riello R, Huang J, Olufade T, McDermott J, Inzucchi S, Velazquez E, Wilson F, Desai N, Ahmad T. Pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of acute heart failure: The PROMPT-AHF trial. American Heart Journal 2022, 257: 111-119. PMID: 36493842, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGuideline-directed medical therapyAcute heart failureHeart failurePragmatic trialElectronic health recordsSubstantial health care costsBest practice advisoryReduced ejection fractionUsual care armHealth recordsTime of dischargeEvidence-based careHealth care costsClinical decision support systemAHF patientsCare armEligible patientsHF hospitalizationInpatient initiationCardiovascular deathMedication classesEjection fractionMedical therapyPrimary outcomePractice advisoryA Blueprint for the Post Discharge Clinic Visit after an Admission for Heart Failure
Soufer A, Riello RJ, Desai NR, Testani JM, Ahmad T. A Blueprint for the Post Discharge Clinic Visit after an Admission for Heart Failure. Progress In Cardiovascular Diseases 2017, 60: 237-248. PMID: 28826671, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.08.004.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsHeart failureClinic visitsPost-discharge servicesTransitions of carePatient-centered fashionHospital quality measuresHF patientsHF readmissionMulti-disciplinary servicesSymptom burdenDischarge servicesOutpatient settingCare deliveryHealthcare expendituresHospital systemPatientsVisitsCareReadmissionAdmissionFailureInpatientsCliniciansImportant role
2018
Essential Elements of Early Post Discharge Care of Patients with Heart Failure
Soucier RJ, Miller PE, Ingrassia JJ, Riello R, Desai NR, Ahmad T. Essential Elements of Early Post Discharge Care of Patients with Heart Failure. Current Heart Failure Reports 2018, 15: 181-190. PMID: 29700697, DOI: 10.1007/s11897-018-0393-9.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPost-discharge careDischarge careHeart failurePost-hospital dischargeHeart failure careHeart failure patientsSubset of patientsDevice-based therapiesAssessment of prognosisAmbulatory care settingsPost-hospitalization periodHealth care providersRecent FindingsRecent studiesWarrants further studyHealth care systemNeurohormonal therapyReviewHeart failureDiscussion of goalsFailure patientsHospital dischargeMost patientsPatient comorbiditiesMedical therapyMedication reconciliationPatient outcomes