National Trends of Interhospital Transfers for Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The American Heart Association guidelines recommend transferring patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) to high-volume centers. The purpose of this study was to describe national trends in interhospital transfers (IHTs) for patients with aSAH in the United States.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2008-2014) in adults hospitalized for aSAH. We performed weighted analyses using the χ² test, Student t-test, and Cochran-Armitage trend test. Multivariate survey logistic regression analysis with weighted algorithm modeling was performed to evaluate in-hospital mortality and discharge disposition.

Results

Of 146 461 aSAH hospitalizations, 53 289 (36.38%) patients underwent IHT and 93 172 (6

SUBMITTER: Shah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778599 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature