Retrospective analysis reveals a 20.25% readmission rate in heart failure patients with iron deficiency anemia, indicating significant comorbidities affect outcomes.
Key Points
The 30-day readmission rate for heart failure patients with iron deficiency anemia is 20.25%.
Comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and HIV significantly increase readmission risk.
Retrospective analysis on the National Readmission Database assessed hospitalization trends for heart failure cases from 2016 to 2017.
Higher income and younger age were linked to lower readmission rates, highlighting socioeconomic factors.