The Canadian journal of cardiology
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Heart failure (HF) is a common emergency depart-ment (ED) presentation and a leading reason for hospitalization. Canadian practice patterns for the management of acute HF have not been well described. ⋯ The current treatment patterns for acute HF are mostly symptomatic. Proven efficacious HF therapies remain underused. Future research should focus on the integration of disease management, identifying predictors of admission and readmission, and treatments to reduce rehospitalization.