WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE TOPIC?
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Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of HF.
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HF during hospitalization for ACS is the main determinant of subsequent HF.
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Onset of HF impairs prognosis and quality of life.
WHAT DOES THIS STUDY ADD?
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One out of 10 patients will develop HF after ACS, despite not having left ventricular dysfunction or previous HF.
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The risk of HF is higher than the risk of death in these patients.
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Optimal medical treatment reduces the risk of HF