title: [Clinical and Preclinical Heart Failure Research Network (REDINSCOR). Instituto de Salud Carlos III Cooperative Special Topic Research Networks].
abstract: Heart failure is a prevalent condition that is associated with high morbidity and mortality and that places a substantial demand on healthcare resources. As the condition often affects older individuals with comorbidities, its treatment requires the implementation of an integrated model of care that can be applied in primary care, in hospitals, and in the patient's home. The use of heart failure units has improved quality of life in these patients and has reduced hospital admissions. However, in Spain integrated care has not yet been widely implemented. Clinical and preclinical research on heart failure is complex and, consequently, it is essential for investigators to work together in research networks. As a result, 16 Spanish centers have organized themselves into a heart failure research network (REDINSCOR). This network is considering the establishment of a national heart failure registry and is involved in seven research projects, whose subjects range from molecular biology and cell physiology to diagnosis, treatment, and the development of integrated healthcare models.
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Alonso-Pulpón
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Borrás
authors.forename: Josep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brugada
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cinca
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fernández Cruz
authors.forename: José R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: González Juanatey
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sáenz de la Calzada
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valdés
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vázquez
authors.forename: Julián
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pérez Villacastín
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013030:Spain