Research Article

Echo- and B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-Guided Follow-Up versus Symptom-Guided Follow-Up: Comparison of the Outcome in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients

Figure 1

Predefined titration protocol. ACEI: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; ARB: angiotensin receptor blockers; ARNI: angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors; BB: beta-blockers; BNP: B-type natriuretic peptide; EDT: E-wave deceleration time; E/e′: ratio of E/averaged myocardial early velocity; MRI: mineralocorticoid receptors inhibitors; LUS: lung ultrasound.