Key result
Diabetes mellitus was independently associated with an 11% increased risk of overall mortality compared to no diabetes in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (adjusted HR 1.11).
Why the study?
Although over one-third of acute heart failure patients have diabetes mellitus, it remains unclear whether diabetes has an adverse impact on clinical outcomes.
Does diabetes mellitus increase mortality in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure?
Cohort (n=5,394)
Yes
Does diabetes mellitus increase mortality in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure?
Effect estimate: HR 1.11 (95% CI 1.03-1.22)
p-value: p=0.013
Diabetes mellitus is independently associated with increased long-term mortality in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure, particularly those with reduced ejection fraction, highlighting the importance of adequate glycemic control.
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DM associated with higher acute HF mortality; leaves open whether glycemic control improves prognosis in this population.
Kong et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Acute heart failure (n=5,394). Diabetes mellitus vs. No diabetes mellitus was evaluated on Overall all-cause mortality (HR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03-1.22, p=0.013). Diabetes mellitus was independently associated with an 11% increased risk of overall mortality compared to no diabetes in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (adjusted HR 1.11).
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