Relationship between performance measures/guideline adherence at discharge and clinical outcomes.

ACEI, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin II receptor blocker; BB, beta-blocker; AA, aldosterone antagonist; CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio; NYHA, New York Heart Association
*Adjusted for age; history of heart failure, ischemic heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral vascular disease; diastolic blood pressure; blood urea nitrogen; serum creatinine, sodium, and potassium; hemoglobin levels; and NYHA functional classification.