The GENICA project - a prospective cohort of heart failure patients with a comprehensive ambulatory approach aiming better outcomes: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome increasing worldwide, and literature shows that the hospitalizations are associated with greater mortality rates. A patient-centered method combined with optimized medical treatment and palliative care may improve HF outcomes, and some advocate a multifaceted approach to achieve a perfect management of chronic HF (CHF).

Objective

The objective of this study was to present the study protocol of GENICA project which aims to optimize the ambulatory approach of CHF patients, and reduce their re-hospitalization, emergency readmission, and global death rate.

Design

Prospective cohort including patients referred to HF consultation and collecting sociodemographic, clinical, and analytical variables among others. The outcomes will

SUBMITTER: Martins CSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9666848 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature