Key result
Hypothyroidism, diabetes, and hypertension are linked to up to ~164% higher odds of HF readmissions.
Why the study?
Causes of readmissions in heart failure patients are poorly understood, and identifying factors associated with readmissions is crucial to reduce poor clinical outcomes.
Population
451 heart failure patients from a South Indian tertiary care teaching hospital
Comparison
Heart failure patients with readmissions vs without readmissions
Design
Retrospective case-control study
Authors
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May aid risk stratification in HF readmissions; leaves open whether targeting identified factors improves outcomes.
Case-Control (n=451)
No
Odds Ratio: 2.64
p-value: p=0.041
Comorbidities including hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are significant risk factors for readmission in patients with heart failure.
Akkineni et al. (2019) conducted a case-control in Heart failure (n=451). Comorbidities (hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension) vs. Absence of comorbidities was evaluated on Readmissions (OR 2.64, p=0.041). Comorbidities including hypothyroidism (OR 2.64, p=0.041), diabetes mellitus (OR 1.59, p=0.019), and hypertension (OR 1.53, p<0.034) were significantly associated with heart failure readmissions.
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