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Newest firstSick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition of the sinoatrial node that arises from a constellation of aberrant rhythms, resulting in reduced pacemaker activity and impulse transmission. According to the World Health Organization, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of >25 mmHg at rest, measured during right heart catheterization. It can result in right atrial remodeling, whic…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The prevalence of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) is on the rise worldwide. This rising prevalence is concerning as patients with CD and UC may frequently relapse leading to recurrent hospitalizations and increased healthcare utilization. Aim To identify trends and adverse outcomes for 30 d readmissions for CD and UC. Methods This was a retrospective, interrupted trends study involving…
Background Alcohol use disorder, high-risk drinking, and emergency visits for acute and chronic complications of alcohol use have been increasing in the USA recently. Approximately half of patients with alcohol use disorder experience alcohol withdrawal when they reduce or stop drinking. Though alcohol withdrawal is usually mild, 20% of patients experience more severe manifestations such as hallucinations, seizure…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Clostridiodes difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea. In this study, we aimed to identify the rates and predictors for 30-day readmissions of Clostridiodes difficile Enterocolitis (CDE) in the United States. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of the Nationwide Readmissions Database to identify adult hospitalizations with a principal diagnosis of CDE for 2018. Individuals…
Background Portal vein thrombosis (PVT), generally considered rare, is becoming increasingly recognized with advanced imaging. Limited data exist regarding readmissions in PVT and its burden on the overall healthcare cost. This study aimed to outline the burden of PVT readmissions and identify the modifiable predictors of readmissions. Methods The National Readmission Database (NRD) was used to identify PVT admiss…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) is a chronic liver disease with varying disease severity. Readmissions of ALC are associated with poor outcomes. Aim To identify and assess trends of readmissions for ALC over an eight-year period. Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study analysed 30-d readmissions of ALC in the United States from 2010 to 2018 using the National Readmissions Database. Hospitaliz…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study was designed to determine the epidemiological trends and adverse outcomes of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study analyzed data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for the years 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 to identify adult (≥ 18 years) hospitalizations with a diagnosis of HPS. We highlighted epidemiological trends for HPS. Inpatient mortalit…
Objective This study was designed to assess the epidemiological trends and outcomes associated with Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS). Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for the years 2008, 2012, 2014, 20z16 and 2018 to identify adult (≥18 years) hospitalizations with a primary diagnosis of HRS. We determined epidemiological characteristics and trends fo…
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