This study evaluated the association between time to intravenous diuretic treatment and clinical outcomes in patients with acute heart failure syndrome. The study prospectively observed over 1,000 patients admitted across 20 hospitals. It found that treatment with intravenous furosemide within 60 minutes of arrival was independently associated with lower in-hospital mortality compared to treatment initiated over 60 minutes later. Early initiation of acute heart failure therapy is important based on current evidence and guidelines.