Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on In-hospital Outcomes and Healthcare Resource Utilization of Women With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Study From National Inpatient Sample
Document Type
Article
Abstract
There is limited data on the impact of atrial fibrillation (Afib) on hospital outcomes in females with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2011-2019 was used to find patients with PPCM. PPCM patients were divided into 2 groups: with and without Afib. Baseline characteristics were compared between both groups. Logistic regression was used to find independent predictors of Afib. Out of 13,840 PPCM patients, 249 (1.8%) also had a diagnosis of Afib. The Afib group was older and had a high burden of comorbidities. PPCM patients with Afib had higher in-hospital mortality (4-vs-0.7%, P=0.02), mean length of stay (11.3-vs-4.3 days, P<0.001) and healthcare resource utilization. Old age, low-income quartile, liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and acute posthemorrhagic anemia were significant predictors of Afib. In conclusion, Afib is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and worse outcomes in females with PPCM. Further research is needed to improve these outcomes.
First Page
101425
DOI
10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101425
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Recommended Citation
Ferraro B, Shah K, Krinock M, Modi V, Pandya M, Thyagaturu H, Cutitta C. Impact of atrial fibrillation on in-hospital outcomes and healthcare resource utilization of women with peripartum cardiomyopathy: a study from National Inpatient Sample. Current Problems in Cardiology. 2023 Jan 1;48(1):101425.