High prevalence of renal dysfunction and its impact on outcome in 118,465 patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure: a report from the ADHERE database.

Background: The prevalence of renal dysfunction in patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure remains poorly characterized.

Methods And Results: Data from 118,465 hospitalization episodes were evaluated. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was estimated using the abbreviated Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula.