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Death after discharge from the Emergency Department (ED) is an uncommon but nonetheless highly concerning event. Discharge from the ED, on the other-hand, is a frequent event, with over 80% of ED visits culminating in discharge to home or non-acute care. (1) That number may be increasing with more pressure
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Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition
Not all patients require admission
Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up
Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes
Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)
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