Echocardiographic predictors of change in renal function with intravenous diuresis for decompensated heart failure.

Aims: The aim of this study was to identify echocardiographic predictors of improved or worsening renal function during intravenous diuresis for decompensated heart failure. Secondary aim included defining the incidence and clinical risk factors for acute changes in renal function with decongestion.

Methods And Results: A retrospective review of 363 patients admitted to a single centre for decompensated heart failure who underwent intravenous diuresis and transthoracic echocardiography was conducted.

Utility of a real-time appropriate use criteria decision support application for percutaneous coronary interventions in non-acute coronary syndrome.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the feasibility and value of a real-time online appropriate use criteria (AUC) application for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients without acute coronary syndrome.

Background: High rates of non-appropriate elective PCI in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) CathPCI Registry have created interest in integrating decision support tools into routine clinical care to improve the frequency of appropriate PCIs.

Methods: Patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography and subsequent PCI for non-ACS indications at a single center were scored using a real-time AUC application pre-procedure.