Predictors of lack of improvement in the left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with congestive heart failure 18 months after commencement of a disease management program: A prospective observational study

Younger age, no schooling, not being married, and elevated triglycerides at baseline emerged as significant and independent predictors of a lack of improvement in the LVEF after 18 months of disease management intervention. These findings can serve as a basis for resource allocation when planning future disease management programs.