Why the study?
Is hypoalbuminemia at admission associated with increased hospital mortality in patients with acute non-ischemic heart failure?
Is hypoalbuminemia at admission associated with increased hospital mortality in patients with acute non-ischemic heart failure?
Hypoalbuminemia at admission serves as a simple prognostic marker for increased hospital mortality in acute non-ischemic heart failure, particularly in elderly patients.
Supports hypoalbuminemia as prognostic marker in acute non-ischemic HF; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.
Serum albumin level measured at admission can serve as a simple prognostic factor in acute non-ischemic HF. Hypoalbuminemia is associated with increased risk of hospital mortality, especially in elderly patients.
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