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  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospitalization, particularly for individuals over 65.
  • HF and chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently coexist, with approximately 50% of HF patients also having CKD.
  • Reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in patients with co-occurring HF and CKD significantly increases mortality and morbidity risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between renal function, specifically GFR levels, and HF morbidity.
  • To examine the impact of renal function on HF readmission rates.
  • To determine the relationship between changes in GFR during hospitalization and subsequent HF readmissions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted on 132 patients hospitalized with HF.
  • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was measured at admission, discharge, and 30-day readmission.
  • Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the association between GFR and readmission.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant difference in readmission rates was observed based on the change in GFR from admission to discharge (p < 0.05).
  • Patients readmitted within 30 days showed an average GFR decrease of 2.46 ml/min/1.73 m².
  • Patients with lower readmission rates experienced an average GFR increase of 1.92 ml/min/1.73 m².

Conclusions:

  • A decline in renal function during HF hospitalization is associated with increased readmission rates.
  • Healthcare providers should prioritize optimizing renal function in HF patients during hospitalization.
  • Integrated management of cardiac and renal function is essential for improving outcomes and reducing readmissions in HF patients.