Effects of Physician Volume on Readmission and Mortality in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure: Nationwide Cohort Study.

Joo Eun LeeEun Cheol ParkSuk Yong JangSang Ah LeeYoon Soo ChoyTae Hyun Kim

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2018)

Physician volume is related to lower readmission and mortality for heart failure. Of interest, 30-day readmission and 1-year mortality were significantly associated with the combined effects of physician and institution bed volume.

Keyphrases

primary care
emergency department
heart failure
cardiovascular events
risk factors
left ventricular
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation
middle aged
community dwelling