Outcome measures
stroke
STROKE, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, CARDIAC DECOMPENSATION
Three primary endpoints were established and measured within the 12 month follow-up period. The first primary endpoint was the composite endpoint of mortality, stroke, and myocardial infarction, the second was the number of inpatient days, the third was the composite endpoint of mortality, stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiac decompensation.Secondary endpoints using patient-reported outcomes based on standardized German-translated and validated questionnaires will be reported separately.