Acute Heart Failure in US Emergency Departments: Burden, Predictors of Admission, and Regional Variation

Journal of Cardiac Failure 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ishan Garg, Aman Goyal, Karthik Gangu, Malik Alqawasmi, Alexandra Millhuff, Rudra Pratap Singh, Nicole Collantes Silva, Mohammed A. Quazi, Abu Baker Sheikh
DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2026.03.009
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Abstract

Acute heart failure (AHF) remains a leading cause of hospitalization in the US, accounting for over 1 million admissions annually [1]. The economic burden is substantial, with hospitalization costs exceeding $11 billion in 2014 per the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. AHF is associated with high morbidity and mortality, with in-hospital mortality of 4–10% and 1-year post-discharge mortality of 25–30% [2].

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Heart Failure Treatment and Management Emergency and Acute Care Studies Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

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Journal / source
Journal of Cardiac Failure
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN