Comparison of Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Admitted Under General Medicine and Cardiology Units.

Background: Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease hospitalisations associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In hospitals, HF patients are typically managed by cardiology or physician teams, with differences in patient demographics and clinical outcomes. This study utilises contemporary HF registry data to compare patient characteristics and outcomes in those with ADHF admitted into General Medicine and Cardiology units.

Impact of Late Referral on Cardiac Transplant Outcomes.

Background: Late referral for heart transplantation (HTx) is associated with worse patient outcomes. There are no universally accepted definitions of what constitutes a timely referral for HTx assessment.

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of late referral (LR) on HTx outcomes.