Key Points
- This research aims to examine the characteristics and outcomes of hospitalized heart failure patients in Japan, focusing on treatment and management practices.
- Prospective study of heart failure patients at teaching hospitals in Japan from January 2004 to June 2005.
- Patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes data collected and secured via a web-based database.
- Baseline data for 2,676 patients registered from 164 hospitals with at least 1-year follow-up.
- Key findings will identify demographics and treatment patterns of heart failure patients in Japan.
- Outcomes including death and hospital readmission will be monitored for a mean follow-up of at least 1 year.
Structured PICO
PPopulationPatients aged ≥15 years hospitalized for worsening of heart failure symptoms (confirmed by Framingham criteria) at teaching hospitals throughout Japan (n=2,676 from 164 hospitals as of June 2005).
OOutcomeIn-hospital and long-term outcomes including death and hospital readmission because of exacerbation of heart failure.hard clinical
The JCARE-CARD registry is the first large-scale, prospective multicenter database designed to characterize the demographics, management, and outcomes of patients hospitalized with heart failure in routine clinical practice in Japan.
Limitations
- Data are based on the decisions made by participating cardiologists, lacking a precise universal definition of heart failure.
- Relies on hospitals to volunteer their support, which biases the study towards larger centers that can support research staff.
- Excluded specialist wards other than cardiology.