[Quality of care indicators related to premature readmission and death after hospitalization for heart failure].

Background And Objective: To determine wether the quality of care criteria applied and the treatment provided to patients hospitalized after congestive heart failure were appropriate to reduce rates of premature readmission and death.

Patients And Method: We analyzed the epidemiologic, clinical and quality of care data proposed by 3 international organizations: JCAHO, AHA/ACC and ACOVE Project. The dependent variable was defined as readmission or death during the 30 days after discharge.