NT-proBNP in the Optimization of Treatment After Recent Acute Heart Failure Trial

"Discharge date, treatment and follow-up based also on the knowledge of NT-ProBNP levels measured at 2-3 days before discharge.~Discharge may be postponed and medical treatment may be changed when NT-ProBNP is \>3000 pg/ml. Changes in medical treatment will include the following: increase in the diuretic dose, association of a different diuretic; combination of digoxin therapy; increase in the dose of the renin-angiotensin inhibitor; association of an ARB; association of a nitrate; short course of i.v. diuretic, vasodilator and/or inotropic therapy."