Readmission Risk Factors and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Readmission Risk Factors and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Retrospective review of 492 patient from a small community hospital who did not qualify for participation in the Connect HF study sponsored by DCRI.

Retrospective review of adults above the age of 18 with a primary diagnosis of HFpEF between August 2017 and March 2018. Subjects had to fall into one of two classifications (NYHA Class II-IV or ACC/AHA Stage B-D) and had a life expectancy greater than 6 months are included. Individuals with a terminal illness other than HF, prior heart transplant or on a transplant list, or current/ planned left ventricular assist device excluded. The primary objective of this study is to identify risk factors for readmission in patients discharged with a diagnosis of HFpEF.

Inclusion Criteria:

• History of Heart failure diagnosis admitted for treatment
• Ejection fraction < 40% by echocardiogram

Exclusion Criteria:

• Ejection fraction >40% by echocardiogram
• Chronic Kidney disease requiring dialysis
• Terminal illness
• New onset diagnosis of Heart Failure