Palliative-oriented referral

Palliative-oriented referral is associated with 6-month survival in humans (47.6% vs. 79.5% survival).

“LISP referral was associated with higher mortality and lower 6-month survival (47.6% vs. 79.5%).”

HumansDischarged after acute heart failure hospitalisation; referral is a clinician-assigned marker, not a causal determinant6 months52% womensn = 604

Palliative-Oriented Referral and Advanced Vulnerability in Very Old Patients Hospitalised for Acute Heart Failure

ESC heart failure·7 Oct 2026