Published: 26 November 2021
Author(s): C Cogliati, E Ceriani, G Gambassi, G De Matteis, S Perlini, T Perrone, ML Muiesan, M Salvetti, F Leidi, F Ferrara, C Sabbà, P Suppressa, A Fracanzani, N Montano, E Fiorelli, G Tripepi, M Gori, A Pitino, A Pietrangelo
Section: Original article
Acute decompensation of heart failure (ADHF) is the most common reason for hospitalization in patients above the age of 65 years in Western countries [1]. It imposes a significant burden both on patients, due to the high mortality rate, and on health care systems.