No subjects enrolled

A research study to determine if heart failure can be medically managed using data collected from cardiac monitoring devices

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 18 years of age
• Admission for worsening of HF
• Discharged to home
• Have appropriate cardiac device with OptiVol® implanted for at least 34 days prior to enrollment
• Enrolled in Carelink® system and able to transmit data
• Able to participate for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Post heart transplant or actively listed
• End-stage (Stage D) HF, including treatment with chronic ionotropic drugs or left ventricular assist device support
• Stage IV or V chronic renal dysfunction (GFR <25 mol/min per 1.73 M2)
• Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) requiring home oxygen
• Severe pulmonary hypertension not due to left-sided HF

hospital inpatients