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. 2015 Dec;7(12):2165–2171. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.10.45

Table 1. Sensitivity and specificity of weight change in identifying acute heart failure decompensation.

Weight change Sensitivity Specificity
2 kg weight gain over 48-72 h (11) 9% 97%
2% weight gain over 48-72 h (11) 17% 94%
3 lbs in 1 day or 5 lbs in 3 days (12) 22.5% −