CHARTING THE COURSE: UNDERSTANDING AND MITIGATING RISK FACTORS IN CARDIAC PATIENT READMISSION

Abstract

Hospital readmissions are a major problem in the United States, costing billions of dollars each year. This study aimed to identify the factors that can predict cardiac patient readmissions. A retrospective cohort study was conducted of patients who were discharged from a hospital with a diagnosis of heart failure. The risk of readmission was assessed using a variety of factors, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, comorbidities, and discharge medications. The results showed that the following factors were associated with an increased risk of readmission: Age, Female gender, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity Comorbidities such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease Discharge medications such as diuretics and beta-blockers A risk score was developed based on these factors and was found to be a significant predictor of readmission. This study provides valuable insights into the factors that can predict cardiac patient readmissions. The risk score developed in this study can be used to identify patients who are at high risk of readmission and to target interventions to prevent these readmissions