Table 1

Data on heart failure incidence and readmission, and environmental factors in Hobart and Launceston (Australia) in 2009–2012 (1096 days)

Heart failure hospitalisations
Incidence (counts/day)1 (0–2)
All-cause readmission (counts/day)3 (2–4)
Male632 (51)
Age at index admission (years)80 (72–86)
NYHA classification before discharge
 Class I174 (14)
 Class II449 (36)
 Class III424 (34)
 Class IV199 (16)
Beta-blocker use660 (53)
ACEi/ARB use909 (73)
Diuretic use1159 (93)
Aldosterone use386 (27)
Digoxin use274 (22)
Antiarrhythmic medication use100 (8)