Factors related to decompensated heart failure
| Factor | Patients (n (%)) |
|---|---|
| Coronary ischaemia | 24 (13.4) |
| Cardiac arrhythmia | 12 (6.7) |
| Uncontrolled hypertension | 21 (8.4) |
| Miscellaneous causes | 11 (6.1) |
| Non-compliance | |
| Dietary sodium excess | 77 (43.0) |
| Fluid excess (⩾ 2.5 l/day) | 61 (34.0) |
| Non-compliance with drugs | 42 (23.5) |
| Treatment before admission | |
| Symptoms for > 24 hours and no modification of treatment at consultation | 52 (29.0) |