Intense optimization of oral therapy rapidly restores respiratory function in worsening heart failure patients.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Breathlessness is the primary symptom of decompensated heart failure (HF), but the prevalence and evolution of persistent respiratory distress post-hospitalization remain unclear.

Methods and results

The Longitudinal Observational Study for mIddle Term Follow-up Patients Admitted for Acute Dyspnea in TunIsia (SIDI) study is a prospective and multicentre study on HF patients with preserved ejection fraction admitted for acute dyspnoea. Patients were followed for 6 months. The primary endpoint was to assess the incidence of persistent respiratory distress and factors linked to respiratory recovery at Day 90. The secondary endpoint was rehospitalization and/or death at Day 90 and 180. Among 231 patients, 140 had SpO₂ and respiratory rate data at Day 90. Persiste

SUBMITTER: Yaakoubi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature