“…However, once optimal therapies are established, the next important task in the long-term management of HF is monitoring patients to avoid the volume congestion that leads to hospitalization. 1,4 Acute congestive exacerbation of HF is the most common reason for requiring in-hospital therapy. Chronically high ventricular filling pressure and further fluid accumulation results in persistently increased filling pressure, which puts patients at risk for hospitalization.…”