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Abstract Number: 162
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Research on post-discharge outpatient care often focuses on single types of encounters, such as primary care in-person appointments or primary care phone calls. However, patients interact with the healthcare system following discharge using a range of communication methods. This study seeks to examine the role of different types of post-discharge encounters on unplanned hospital […]
Abstract Number: 166
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The economic burden of illness for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA) can be attributed to the intensive level of care required, as these patients are frequently evaluated in the emergency department (ED) and admitted to the hospital. This study evaluated this burden of hospitalized patients […]
Abstract Number: 167
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Patients hospitalized for major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation (SI) or suicide attempt (SA) may have a high risk for hospital readmission. This study evaluated readmission/subsequent emergency department (ED) visit rates and the associated healthcare resource use and costs among patients who were hospitalized for MDD with SI or SA (SI/SA). Methods: Patients […]
Abstract Number: 170
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) share several risk factors including coronary artery disease, hypertension, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and renal disease, as well as common pathophysiologic pathway involving activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, maladaptive atrial remodeling and subsequent impaired conduction system. Some studies have supported the role of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) […]
Abstract Number: 172
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Since being introduced in the 1950s, midlines have since gained attention as an intravascular access option—particularly in patients requiring intravenous (IV) therapy for extended time periods. They provide an alternative to frequent venipuncture from peipheral intravenous catheters (PIV) and may reduce cost and increase patient satisfaction. The CDC and MAGIC guidelines currently recommend the […]
Abstract Number: 173
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Approximately 1.6 million men and 800,000 women in the US are alcohol dependent and have an alcohol-use disorder. Half will experience withdrawal symptoms after decreased alcohol consumption. Complications including seizures and delirium tremens occur in 3-5% . Benzodiazepines are the gold standard for treatment of alcohol withdrawal but choice of drug regimens varies widely. […]
Abstract Number: 175
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Fatigability describes how fatigued a patient is at any given level of activity, and is measured as the degree of fatigue a patient experiences after performing a specific amount of activity. The National Institute of Aging has suggested that fatigability is an important measure in patients with conditions where fatigue is a prominent symptom, […]
Abstract Number: 178
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital Readmission Reduction Program(HRRP) implemented by CMS as part of Affordable Care Act (ACA) applies financial penalties to hospitals that have higher-than-expected readmission rates for common conditions such as AMI, pneumonia, and HF. CMS extended this program to include COPD for the fiscal year (FY) 2015. While there has been a reduction in readmissions, […]
Abstract Number: 180
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Readmissions within 30 days of discharge is used as a quality metric for the care of hospitalized patients. However, its prognostic value for patient outcomes has not been examined. We hypothesized that patients who get readmitted within 30 days of their index admission discharge may have higher short and long-term mortality. Methods: Using administrative […]
Abstract Number: 181
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Atrial fibrillation leads to increased risk of systemic embolism (SE) and stroke. To decrease the occurrence of stroke/SE, anticoagulation is routinely prescribed. Recently, non-vitamin K anticoagulants like apixaban and rivaroxaban have become more popular and are preferred over warfarin. We here compare the efficacy and safety of apixaban with warfarin. Methods: Eligible participants were […]