First experience in ambulatory ultrafiltration therapy for congested heart failure patients in Israel: a feasibility study.

Background: The prevalence of heart failure (HF) is increasing rapidly with high readmission rates, mainly due to fluid retention. Ultrafiltration (UF) is a mechanical method for removing fluids. Since UF was introduced only recently in Israel, the skill and experience required for outpatient congested HF patients is scarce.