Outcomes Among Patients with Systolic Heart Failure and Limited English Proficiency

Key Points

• Patients with limited English proficiency experience poorer cardiovascular outcomes than those fluent in English, highlighting a significant issue in care quality.
• Cardiovascular outcomes were notably worse for patients identified with limited English proficiency in a diverse hospital setting.
• The analysis evaluated Electronic Health Records for patients with systolic heart failure across multiple language backgrounds, focusing on healthcare disparities.
• This highlights the necessity for improved communication strategies and patient engagement to address potential inequalities in healthcare delivery.