Prognostic Implications of Increased C-Reactive Protein in Patients With Acute Heart Failure Admitted to a General Hospital Ward

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a widely available inflammatory biomarker. Its prognostic role during hospitalization in patients with acute heart failure (HF) remains unclear. Objective: To assess whether CRP measured at hospital admission predicts in-hospital mortality in patients with acute HF admitted to a general public hospital ward. Methods: This prospective study enrolled patients (≥18 years old) admitted to a medical ward with a primary diagnosis of acute HF directly from the emergency department. CRP was measured within 72 [...]