Patient Discharge

In a new study, nearly 63% of patients discharged from the cardiac ICU had an indication for cardiac rehabilitation, yet only 30% were referred upon discharge.

Persistent dysregulated immune response after hospital discharge, which was common among patients who were hospitalized for sepsis, may increase the risks for hospital readmission and death, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Complications associated with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices are common and vary significantly among hospitals, suggesting that interventions are needed to address quality of care across institutions, according to study results published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.