Cognitive impairment and 30-day rehospitalization rate in patients with acute heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart failure (HF) is one of the world leading causes of hospitalization and rehospitalization. Cognitive impairment has been identified as a risk factor for rehospitalization in patients with heart failure. However, previous studies reported mixed results. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between cognitive impairment and 30-day rehospitalization in patients with HF.

Method

We performed a comprehensive literature search through July 2018 in the databases of MEDLINE and EMBASE. Included studies were cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies or randomized controlled trials that compared the risk of 30-day rehospitalization in HF patients with cognitive impairment and those without. We calcula

SUBMITTER: Kewcharoen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6477121 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature