Readmission rates following heart failure: a scoping review of sex and gender based considerations

Abstract Background Although hospital readmission for heart failure (HF) is an issue for both men and women, little is known about differences in readmission rates by sex. Consequently, strategies to optimize readmission reduction programs and care strategies for women and men remain unclear. Our st...

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Main Authors: Amy Hoang-Kim, Camilla Parpia, Cassandra Freitas, Peter C. Austin, Heather J. Ross, Harindra C. Wijeysundera, Karen Tu, Susanna Mak, Michael E. Farkouh, Louise Y. Sun, Michael J. Schull, Robin Mason, Douglas S. Lee, Paula A. Rochon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01422-3