Does the HALP score predict prolonged hospital stay and in-hospital mortality in patients admitted with acute heart failure?
The HALP score is an independent predictor of prolonged hospitalization in acute heart failure patients, though its standalone discriminative power is limited.
Background: Heart failure (HF) remains a global health burden characterized by frequent hospitalizations and high mortality. The Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet (HALP) score has emerged as a composite marker reflecting nutritional and inflammatory status, but its prognostic utility in acute HF settings remains underexplored. Objective: To investigate the association between the HALP score and prolonged hospital stay and in-hospital mortality among patients admitted with acute heart failure. Methods: , classification statistics, and ROC curve analysis. Results: = 0.31). However, the HALP score's standalone discriminative ability was poor (AUC = 0.511). Conclusion: The HALP score is an independent predictor of prolonged hospitalization in acute heart failure patients. While its individual discriminative power is limited, its role within multivariable risk stratification models appears promising. Further prospective validation is warranted.
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