Body mass index and all-cause readmissions following acute heart failure hospitalization.

Zachary L CoxPikki LaiConnie M LewisJoAnn Lindenfeld

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2019)

Despite a lower mortality risk, increased BMI is associated with increased all-cause hospital readmission rates in an elderly HF population which persists after propensity matching.

Keyphrases

acute heart failure
heart failure
body mass index
middle aged
healthcare
community dwelling
acute care
weight gain
adverse drug
physical activity
weight loss
drug induced