Rev Esp Cardiol
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The aim of our study was to identify risk factors for the development of post-sternotomy mediastinitis and sternal dehiscence without infection. ⋯ The incidences and risk factors for mediastinitis and sternal dehiscence were different in this series. Postoperative pneumonia was the only risk factor common to the two conditions.
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Comparative Study
[Specialized care program for end-stage heart failure patients. Initial experience in a heart failure unit].
End-stage heart failure is associated with very high morbidity and mortality. Palliative care has been little studied in affected patients. ⋯ Although mortality in end-stage heart failure patients remained very high, use of a specialized advanced heart failure care program decreased the number of hospitalizations, days per hospitalization, and emergency room visits, and reduced the cost of care.