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Polymyositis/dermatomyositis readmissions: analysis of the nationwide readmission database.

Osahon IdolorEhizogie EdiginChristopher HinoEmily HuJanhavi RaoAmaka Cynthia UgohPrecious OnobraighoEugene OmoikeVictory OkpujieChinedu James EzeafulukwePrecious Obehi EseatonAugustine ManadanChristina Downey
Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2023)
About a third of PM/DM hospitalized patients are readmitted within 180 days. Readmissions constitute a significant economic burden to the health care system. PM and sepsis are the main reasons for readmissions. Key points • About a third of polymyositis (PM)/dermatomyositis (DM) hospitalized patients are readmitted within 180 days • PM and sepsis are the main reasons for readmissions. • Readmissions of PM/DM Patients constitute a significant economic burden to the health care system. • Compared to index hospitalizations, 30-day readmissions have higher Charlson comorbidity index scores, severe-extreme loss of function, obesity, and deep venous thrombosis.
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