Year: 2013
Type: letter
Abstract: concept of using outpatient IV diuretic therapy for patients with mild to moderate acute HF and have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of this clinical approach (4).We fully support the development of a systematic approach to determine the most appropriate disposition of patients with varying degrees of acute decompensated HF or risk profiles (home vs. observation unit vs. hospital admission).We believe that an OIR capability as well should be incorporated into such an approach.The costs associated with treating patients with fluid overload due to acute HF in this manner are considerably lower than traditional approaches without jeopardizing safety (2).We encourage further studies that can clearly assess how the use of both observation units and OIRs can affect the cost-effectiveness of care in the HF population.
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $7,166
OpenAlex ID: W753860157