Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Cardiostory Device in Distinguishing Heart Failure From Other Causes in Patients Presenting With Dyspnea.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Cardiostory Device in Distinguishing Heart Failure From Other Causes in Patients Presenting With Dyspnea.

This is a prospective, observational study conducted in the emergency department. Adult patients presenting with dyspnea will be enrolled, and study data will be collected from routine clinical assessments, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and echocardiography results, as well as non-invasive cardiovascular measurements obtained using the CardioStory device.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Recent onset dyspnea (less than 7 days)
• Informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age inferior to 18 years,
• Severe comorbidity, hemodynamic compromise or immediate need for mechanical ventilation were exclusion criteria.
• Dyspnea clearly of traumatic or allergic origin