Predictors and prognostic implications of hospital-acquired pneumonia in patients admitted for acute heart failure
Marija Polovina,
Milenko Tomić,
Mihajlo Viduljević
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionData on predictors and prognosis of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) in patients admitted for acute heart failure (AHF) to intensive care units (ICU) are scarce. Better knowledge of these factors may inform management strategies. This study aimed to assess the incidence and predictors of HAP and its impact on management and outcomes in patients hospitalised for AHF in the ICU.Methodsthis was a retrospective single-centre observational study. Patient-level and outcome data were collected from an an… Show more
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