November 27, 2017

Door to Furosemide (D2F) in Acute CHF…Really?

Background: Acute congestive heart failure (AHF) is a common complaint seen in the ED and associated with a high morbidity, mortality, cost, and resources.  Many patients with AHF, ultimately end up being admitted and interventions in the ED can make a huge difference in the outcomes of these patients.  The REALITY-AHF (Registry Focused on Very Early Presentation and Treatment in Emergency Department of Acute Heart Failure) was a prospective, multicenter, observational study with the primary goal of evaluating the door to furosemide time in the treatment of AHF and clinical outcomes....Read More