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Risk Stratification For Acute Heart Failure In The Emergency Department, Danika M. Nelson
Risk Stratification For Acute Heart Failure In The Emergency Department, Danika M. Nelson
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Background
Heart Failure (HF) is a primary diagnosis for hospital admission in adults from the Emergency Department (ED), but not all patients require hospitalization. Emergency Heart Failure Mortality Risk Grade (EHMRG) is designed to estimate mortality in patients with acute HF in ED settings.
Objectives
To risk-stratify patients with acute HF using EHMRG scores and assess patient safety.
Methods
Retrospective cohort analysis of 304 patients with acute HF presenting to an ED at a large tertiary healthcare center. EHMRG scores were calculated per previous thresholds. Mortality and Major Adverse Cardiac Event (MACE) rates were analyzed.
Results
EHMRG risk group respective …