CONGRESS ABSTRACT

Introduction: This case study focuses on the many facets of therapies the patient required. The medical history begins with a severe primary dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by drug abuse. The DCM required the implantation of an intracavitary cardiac resynchronization defibrillator (CRT-D). After regaining LVEF and cardiac contractility, the patient…

Background Acute heart failure is one of the leading causes of admission to Cardiac Intensive Care Units (CICU) and is associated with high nursing workload, clinical frailty, and reduced functional autonomy. However, structured indicators of nursing workload and functional status are not routinely integrated into decision-making processes at the…

Background Heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition requiring complex and continuous management. This burden affects not only patients but also their caregivers, who are often exposed to high psychological and physical stress, particularly when patients show poor self-care. Aim To describe levels of anxiety and depression and…

Background: Heart failure is a leading cause of hospital readmissions worldwide, with significant clinical and economic burden. Rehospitalizations are often related to inadequate self-care, poor adherence to therapy, and insufficient patient education at discharge. Nursing interventions play a key role in addressing these factors through structured education, follow-up, and…