Closer monitoring after heart attacks cuts readmissions and deaths

Two major clinical trials show that checking in on heart failure patients more frequently and earlier—within days rather than weeks—significantly reduces hospital readmissions and improves survival rates. For health systems and insurers, the finding suggests that intensive follow-up protocols could lower costs while improving outcomes.

Originaltitel: Implementing an earlier and more intensive follow-up in acute heart failure: the STRONG-HF and COACH trials