Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 and above * inpatient with one of the following clinical situations: * congestive heart failure (pulmonary edema,pulmonary congestion or peripheral edema) * cardiogenic shock * Insufficient high output cardiac * with impaired cardiac function diagnosed by echocardiography * able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * expressed refusal to participate in the baseline investigation or follow-up visits Severe co-morbidity associated with a reduction in life expectancy of less than 12 months