Clinical Characteristics and Factors Associated with Heart Failure Readmission at a Tertiary Hospital in North-Eastern Tanzania

Introduction. Heart failure (HF) is characterized by frequent episodes of decompensation, leading to a high hospitalization burden. More than 50% of index hospitalizations for HF patients return within 6 months of discharge. Once the patient is readmitted, the risk of further disease progression and...

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Main Authors: Abid M. Sadiq, Nyasatu G. Chamba, Adnan M. Sadiq, Elichilia R. Shao, Gloria A. Temu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2562593