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Quality of care for heart failure patients hospitalized for any cause.
This study sought to assess the quality of care for heart failure patients who are hospitalized for all causes. The investigators found that compared with individuals hospitalized with a principal diagnosis of heart failure, heart failure patients hospitalized for other causes were less likely to receive guideline recommended care.
AHRQ-funded; HS023683.
Citation: Blecker S, Agarwal SK, Chang PP .
Quality of care for heart failure patients hospitalized for any cause.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2014 Jan 21;63(2):123-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.1628..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Hospitalization, Quality of Care