diminished pump function of the heart Heartfailure
Conditions
Interventions
All patients will receive standard HF therapy as applied in all our patients
being hospitalized with ADHF. Additionally, patients in the treatment group
will be provided with an MCP device (m.pulse,
heartfailure
Sponsors
Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: NYHA class III+ or IV on admission Clinical signs of cardiac decompensation are clearly present at inclusion into the study NT-pro BNP >800 pg/ml
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systolic BP >180mmHg (despite treatment) or
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is the effect of MCP on the combination of the cumulative diuretic dosage and length of hospital stay due to decompensated heart failure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed