Long-Term Mortality and Survival in Patients with Acute Heart Failure Assessed by Emergency Medical Services.

ABSTRACT: Background: Acute heart failure (AHF) is a common reason for emergency care, yet data on its epidemiology and prognosis in the prehospital setting remain limited. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and long-term survival outcomes of patients with AHF managed by emergency medical services (EMSs). Methods: A multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted in adult patients attended by EMSs and transferred to emergency departments (EDs). Collected data included demographics, vital signs, laboratory parameters, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) history, comorbidity burden assessed using the Age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (aCCI), and clinical outcomes. The primary endpoint was 2-year mortality (M2Y). Survival analysis was performed using

SUBMITTER: Castro-Portillo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12734261 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature