Early Follow-Up After a Heart Failure Exacerbation: The Importance of Continuity [Original Articles]

Conclusions—
Outpatient follow-up within 14 days after HF exacerbation requiring hospitalization or emergency department visit is associated with better outcomes, particularly if the follow-up is with a familiar physician.

Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - September 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: McAlister, F. A., Youngson, E., Kaul, P., Ezekowitz, J. A. Tags: Heart Failure, Health Services, Mortality/Survival Original Articles Source Type: research