Early and short‐term intensive management after discharge for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure: a randomized study (ECAD‐HF)

Aims Hospitalization for acute heart failure (HF) is followed by a vulnerable time with increased risk of readmission or death, thus requiring particular attention after discharge. In this study, we examined the impact of intensive, early follow‐up among patients at high readmission risk at discharge after treatment for acute HF. Methods and results Hospitalized acute HF patients were included with at least one of the following: previous acute HF