Characteristics and Outcomes of Super-Elderly Patients (Aged ≥90 Years) Hospitalized for Heart Failure ― Analysis of a Nationwide Inpatient Database ―
Hidehiro Kaneko, Hidetaka Itoh, Haruki Yotsumoto, Hiroyuki Kiriyama, Tatsuya Kamon, Katsuhito Fujiu, Kojiro Morita, Nobuaki Michihata, Taisuke Jo, Hiroyuki Morita, Hideo Yasunaga, Issei Komuro
Abstract
The number of hospitalized super-elderly HF patients has increased, and these patients are associated with worse clinical outcomes. The results of this study may be useful in establishing an optimal management strategy for super-elderly HF patients in the era of HF pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureDatabaseEmergency medicineIntensive care medicineInternal medicineComputer scienceHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsChronic Disease Management Strategies