To examine the 30-day all-cause unplanned readmission risk for adults hospitalized for heart failure (HF) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) by HIV status from 2016 to 2022.
Key Findings:
30-day readmission risk declined from 2016 to 2022 among both PWH and PWoH for HF and AMI.
In 2022, PWH had significantly higher readmission risks than PWoH for both HF (aRR = 1.46) and AMI (aRR = 1.59).
Common readmission diagnoses included hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease for HF, and recurrent unspecified AMI for AMI.
Interpretation:
PWH consistently exhibit higher 30-day readmission risks post-HF and AMI hospitalization compared to PWoH, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
Limitations:
Study limited to data from the NRD, which cannot track patients across years or states.
Potential confounding factors not accounted for in the analysis.
Conclusion:
Targeted interventions, such as early follow-up and multidisciplinary care, are essential to reduce readmission risks for PWH after HF and AMI hospitalizations.
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