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

Authors :
Hariri, Essa
Patel, Niti G.
Bassil, Elias
Matta, Milad
Yu, Pei-Chun
Pack, Quinn R.
Rothberg, Michael B.
Source :
American Journal of Medicine Open; June 2022, Vol. 7 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26670364
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Medicine Open
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs59395717
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajmo.2022.100013