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Published on: July 12, 2024
[Management of heart failure after hospitalization]
Livia Franchetti1, Aruran Baskaralingam1, Michele Vivaldo1
1Service de cardiologie, Département de médecine, Réseau hospitalier neuchâtelois, 2000 Neuchâtel.
Abstract:
Heart failure is a significant public health issue, leading to frequent hospitalizations. The post-hospitalization phase is considered particularly vulnerable, with an increased risk of rehospitalization. Implementing a well-defined clinical pathway during this period is critical to optimizing patient management and reducing readmissions. Structured interventions, scheduling of follow-up visits, therapeutic education, and promotion of patient self-management are key elements in optimizing care during the transition phase. Coordinated multidisciplinary care involving hospital physicians, primary care doctors, and cardiologists is essential to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
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