Background: The discharge summary functions as the most common form of communication between hospitalists and outpatient physicians when hospitalized patients are discharged. Unfortunately, discharge summaries frequently lack important information and are not made available to those who need them. Such communication deficiencies adversely affect patient care and may contribute to increased rates of rehospitalization. Purpose: […]

Background: In patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF) exacerbations, physicians routinely supplement potassium to maintain levels ≥4.0 mEq/L. The evidence basis for this practice is relatively weak. We aimed to evaluate the association between serum potassium levels and outcomes in patients hospitalized with HF. Methods: We identified patients admitted with acute HF exacerbations to hospitals […]