Abstract 46 Table 1
| Cardiology ward n=158 | Other medical wards n=92 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 78 years | 82 years | 0.03 |
| Hypertension | 69% | 70% | 0.5 |
| Diabetes | 42% | 45% | 0.3 |
| Ischaemic Heart Disease | 56% | 45% | 0.04 |
| Asthma or COPD | 30% | 40% | 0.08 |
| Haemoglobin level | 12 | 11.5 | 0.25 |
| Creatinine level | 135 | 126 | 0.3 |
| ECG | 97% | 88% | 0.0002 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 47% | 60% | 0.02 |
| Echo | 92% | 68% | 0.0001 |
| LV systolic dyfunction | 47% | 18% | 0.0001 |
| ACE Inhibitors/ARB | 70% | 67% | 0.3 |
| Beta blockers | 77% | 67% | 0.04 |
| Spironolactone/Epleronone | 46% | 37% | 0.09 |
| Heart Failure MDT | 22% | 13% | 0.09 |
| HF discharge planning | 72% | 60% | 0.05 |
| HF nurse follow up | 22% | 11% | 0.03 |
| Cardiology outpatient referral | 34% | 13% | 0.0002 |