The in- and out-of-hospital management of HF patients: results from a nationwide Belgian survey.

BACKGROUND: We conducted a nationwide survey to describe the in-and out-of-hospital flow (diagnosis, treatment and follow-up) of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). METHOD: A survey was developed with five dedicated HF cardiologists. The data are all self-reported by cardiologists. RESULTS: The response rate was 84%. Presence of a dedicated HF cardiologist or HF nurse was indicated by 49% and 46% of the hospitals respectively. Devices (p < .05), angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors, and rehabilitation are considered more standard of care therapy by dedi... Mehr ...