Variable | Pre-protocol | Post-protocol | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean ± SD | 76.9 ± 10.2 | 75.0 ± 12.0 | 0.27 |
Ejection fraction (%), mean ± SD | 31.0 ± 7.67 | 31.9 ± 7.6 | 1 |
Admitted in cardiogenic shock (%) | 19.0 | 37.1 | 0.000002 |
β-Blocker use (%) | 53.4 | 67.5 | 0.002 |
ACEI/ARB use (%) | 79.8 | 87.8 | 0.06 |
Spironolactone use (%) | 29.4 | 47.7 | 0.126 |
Smoking cessation counseling rate (%) | 5.9 | 62.9 | 0.00008 |
30-day HF Rehospitalization Rate | 31/189 (16.40%) | 33/452 (7.30%) | 0.0008 |