Does Stage 4 and 5 CKD worsen prognosis (hospitalization, 30-day readmission, and mortality) in patients with Heart Failure?
Stage 4 and 5 CKD is a significant contributor to poor prognosis in heart failure patients, driving higher mortality and readmission rates.
Stage 4 and 5 CKD is a significant contributor to poor prognosis in patients with HF, leading to significantly higher rates of hospitalization, 30-day readmission, and mortality.
Hakopian et al. (Fri,) studied this question.