Cardiology (HF)

In patients diagnosed with HF, prognostic information on future risk for hospital readmission and/or death is useful for both caregivers and patients. Prognostic information may assist clinicians in planning discharge decisions and the intensity of follow-up visits. It may also guide physicians in patient management decisions concerning further medical or surgical intervention. Biomarkers such as NT-proBNP and galectin-3 have been shown to provide incremental independent prognostic information.