Published: 16 November 2023
Author(s): Arianna Bartoli, Mattia Donadoni, Elisa Ceriani, Chiara Cogliati, DRY-OFF study group, A.L. Fracanzani, G. Pisano, G. Gambassi, G. De Matteis, S. Perlini, T. Perrone, M.L. Muiesan, M. Salvetti, F. Leidi, F. Ferrara, C. Sabbà, P. Suppressa, N. Montano, J. Peta, E. Fiorelli, A. Pietrangelo
Section: Letter to the Editor
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]. Congestion represents a key clinical feature in heart failure, as most hospitalizations for acute decompensation are related to fluid overload or redistribution rather than to low cardiac output [2].