Randomized Pilot Trial of Pre- and Postoperative Heart Failure Nurse-Supported Care in Heart Failure Patients Requiring Noncardiac Surgery-Feasibility and Results.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The perioperative cardiovascular management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery is particularly challenging in those with pre-existing heart failure (HF). This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-based pre- and postoperative specialized HF management in reducing postoperative HF-associated complications in patients with known HF undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Methods

This prospective, randomized pilot study included patients with established HF requiring intermediate- to high-risk noncardiac surgery. Patients received postoperatively either standard care (control group, CG) or nurse-supported HF management (intervention group, IG). The primary endpoint was a composite of HF-related postoperative complications at 30 days. Secondary end

SUBMITTER: Herrmann EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11194970 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature