Abstract:Traditionally, advanced age has been considered a major factor for increased LOS and healthcare costs.
However, recent studies suggest that comorbidity may have an equal, if not greater, effect on LOS and
mortality as age in a variety of clinical scenarios. The elderly are the most rapidly growing part of the
population in developed countries and pacemakers (PM) are commonly implanted in this population. In this
retrospective study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of comorbidity on LOS and mortality, as compar… Show more
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