Key result
ACE inhibitors were prescribed at discharge to 55% (95% CI 54-56%) of hospitalized Medicare patients with heart failure, and 73% (95% CI 71-75%) of ideal candidates without contraindications.
Why the study?
What is the rate of ACE inhibitor prescription at discharge among Medicare patients hospitalized with heart failure?
Population
6,749 Medicare patients aged 65 years and older admitted to acute care hospitals with a principal diagnosis…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Documents gaps in ACE inhibitor use among hospitalized heart failure patients; leaves open reasons for non-prescription and targeted improvement strategies.
Observational (n=6,749)
Yes
What is the rate of ACE inhibitor prescription at discharge among Medicare patients hospitalized with heart failure?
This study highlights the underuse of ACE inhibitors in eligible Medicare patients hospitalized with heart failure, with up to one quarter of ideal candidates not receiving the therapy at discharge.
A 1997 study conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=6,749). Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors was evaluated on Use of ACE inhibitors at discharge (95% CI 54-56). ACE inhibitors were prescribed at discharge to 55% (95% CI 54-56%) of hospitalized Medicare patients with heart failure, and 73% (95% CI 71-75%) of ideal candidates without contraindications.
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