Acute but not chronic heart failure is associated with higher mortality among patients hospitalized with pneumonia: An analysis of a nationwide database^☆.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among patients admitted for pneumonia, heart failure (HF) is associated with worse outcomes. It is unclear whether this association is due to acute HF exacerbations, complex medical management, or chronic co-morbid conditions.

Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study of patients admitted between July 2010 and June 2015 at 651 US hospitals with a principal diagnosis of either pneumonia or secondary diagnosis of pneumonia with a primary diagnosis of respiratory failure or sepsis. Comorbidities were identified by ICD-9 codes and medical management by daily charge codes. Patients were categorized according to the presence and acuity of admission diagnosis of HF. In-hospital mortality was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, hospital cos

SUBMITTER: Hariri E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9211036 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature