Effect of precipitating factors of acute heart failure on readmission and long-term mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Acute heart failure (AHF) is one of the leading causes of unscheduled hospitalization and is associated with frequent readmissions and substantial mortality. Precipitating factors of AHF influence short-term mortality, but their effect on outcome after hospital discharge is unknown. The present study assessed the effect of precipitating factors on readmission and long-term survival in the overall population and in patients aged 75 years or younger.

Methods and results

Patients admitted with AHF (n = 755) included in the multicentre cohort 'Biomarcoeurs' were included in the study. Precipitating factors of AHF were classified in four main groups: acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, acute pulmonary disease and other causes. Hospital readmission during 90 

SUBMITTER: Arrigo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5066631 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature