Abstract:BackgroundHeart failure (HF) is a common condition leading to activation of emergency medical services (EMS).ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to describe reasons given by persons with HF, family members, or other caregivers for requesting EMS activation during 911 calls.MethodsIn this descriptive qualitative study, a content analysis was performed on transcribed audio files of 383 EMS requests involving 383 persons with HF in the community.ResultsOne hundred forty-seven calls (38.4%) were placed by the famil… Show more
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