Development and validation of a prediction model for 1-year all-cause rehospitalisation after discharge in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction based on the systemic immune-inflammation index - Report - MDSpire

Development and validation of a prediction model for 1-year all-cause rehospitalisation after discharge in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction based on the systemic immune-inflammation index

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  • Pan Chen

  • Xiaoyan Yin

  • Boshi Liu

  • Lei Ren

  • May 8, 2026

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Clinical Report: Predictive Model for 1-Year Readmission in HFpEF Patients

Overview

This study developed a predictive model for 1-year all-cause readmission in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), utilizing the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) among other variables. The model demonstrated strong discrimination and acceptable calibration, indicating potential clinical applicability.

Background

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is associated with high rates of hospital readmissions, which pose significant challenges for healthcare systems. Current prognostic models vary in effectiveness, highlighting the need for reliable tools to assess readmission risk. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) has emerged as a promising marker for evaluating inflammatory status in HFpEF patients.

Data Highlights

VariableTraining Cohort AUCValidation Cohort AUCSensitivitySpecificity
LnSII0.84680.83020.71010.8993
Other Variables--0.53330.8750

Key Findings

  • The final predictive model included LnSII, LnNT-proBNP, LnLp(a), GFR, and hypertension.
  • The model achieved an AUC of 0.8468 in the training cohort and 0.8302 in the validation cohort.
  • At the optimal threshold, sensitivity and specificity were 0.7101 and 0.8993 in the training cohort.
  • Calibration was acceptable as per the Hosmer–Lemeshow test in both cohorts.
  • Decision curve analysis suggested potential clinical applicability of the model.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare providers can utilize this predictive model to identify HFpEF patients at high risk for readmission, allowing for targeted interventions. The incorporation of easily accessible clinical and laboratory variables enhances the model's practicality in routine clinical settings.

Conclusion

The developed model offers a promising approach for predicting 1-year all-cause readmission in HFpEF patients, warranting further external validation before broader implementation.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Clinical Research in Cardiology, 2025 -- Assessing Risk in Heart Failure Through Invasive Hemodynamic Measurements
  2. Clinical Research in Cardiology, 2024 -- Utilizing the Echocardiographic Killip Score to Forecast Hospital Readmissions and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
  3. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2023 -- Creation and assessment of the INFLammation in Acute Myocardial Infarction risk Assessment Score (INFLAME-MI)
  4. Focus on Heart Failure | HFpEF: Where We Stand in 2025 - American College of Cardiology
  5. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology — The Role of Inflammation in Early Risk Assessment Following Myocardial Infarction
  6. Association of systemic immune-inflammation index with adverse outcomes in heart failure and preserved ejection fraction
  7. A web-based dynamic nomogram for predicting readmission in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
  8. Focus on Heart Failure | HFpEF: Where We Stand in 2025 - American College of Cardiology

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