Medicina clinica
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Death and unexpected readmission are frequent among heart failure patients. We aimed to assess 30-day readmission and mortality rate as well as to identify predictive factors for patients discharged from a first HF related hospital admission. ⋯ Pre and post-index discharge use of health care resources is related to adverse outcome rates. Our findings point out the potential benefit for a more tailored approach in the management of HF patients.
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Observational Study
Role of antiplatelet therapy in the development of intracranial bleeding after mild traumatic brain injury.
The use of antiplatelet agents is increasing, mainly in elderly patients in whom cranial trauma is a frequent reason for consultation to the emergency department. In this context, discordances have been described regarding the increased risk of post-traumatic injury that involves taking antiplatelet drugs. Therefore, the objective of this present study was to analyse factors associated with intracranial bleeding after mild brain trauma. ⋯ Antiplatelet therapy emerges as a risk factor for intracranial bleeding after mild head trauma, in addition to other known factors.