Table 11.
Trends in HF Hospitalizations by Age
| Category | Timespan | Trend | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at Hospitalization | Median [IQR] | ||
| HFrEF | 2008–2018 | 74.0 [74.0–83.0] to 71.0 [59.0–81.0], p<0.001 | NIS12 |
| HFpEF | 2008–2018 | 78.0 [67.0–86.0] to 77.0 [66.0–85.0], p<0.001 | NIS12 |
| Hospitalization Rates | Annual Percentage Change | ||
| Age ≥ 65 years | 2004–2014 | −4.5%, p<0.05 | NIS2 |
| Age ≥ 65 years | 2014–2018 | 2.8%, p<0.05 | NIS2 |
| Age 18–64 years | 2004–2013 | −2.3%, p<0.05 | NIS2 |
| Age 18–64 years | 2013–2018 | 7.0%, p<0.05 | NIS2 |
| In-Hospital Mortality | Mortality Rate | ||
| Age 18–34 years | 2002–2016 | 2.2% to 1.6%, p=0.13 | NIS13 |
| Age 35–44 years | 2002–2016 | 1.5% to 1.0%, p=0.01 | NIS13 |
| Age 45–54 years | 2002–2016 | 1.7% to 1.3%, p<0.001 | NIS13 |
| Age 55–64 years | 2002–2016 | 2.4% to 1.7%, p<0.001 | NIS13 |
| Age 65–74 years | 2002–2016 | 3.5% to 2.3%, p<0.001 | NIS13 |
| Age ≥ 75 years | 2002–2016 | 5.8% to 3.8%, p<0.001 | NIS13 |
HF = heart failure; HFrEF = heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; HFpEF = heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; IQR = interquartile range; NIS = Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
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