Table 3.
The 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmissions following hospitalization for HF
| Event | 30-day readmission | 60-day readmission | 90-day readmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| HF | |||
| Readmissions, n (%) | 11,296 (8.4) | 17,996 (13.4) | 22,382 (16.7) |
| Median days to readmission | 14 | 26 | 36 |
| Mean days to readmission (95% CI) | 14.9 (14.7–15.0) | 27.6 (27.3–27.8) | 39.2 (38.9–39.5) |
| Event rate, n (95% CI) | 1,225 (1,204–1,247) | 1,122 (1,107–1,137) | 1,035 (1,023–1,047) |
| CV | |||
| Readmissions, n (%) | 16,872 (12.6) | 26,408 (19.7) | 32,670 (24.3) |
| Median days to readmission | 14 | 26 | 36 |
| Mean days to readmission (95% CI) | 14.7 (14.6–14.8) | 27.4 (27.2–27.6) | 39.2 (38.9–39.4) |
| Event rate, n (95% CI) | 1,885 (1,858–1,913) | 1,734 (1,714–1,753) | 1,608 (1,592–1,623) |
| All-cause | |||
| Readmissions, n (%) | 29,998 (22.3) | 44,720 (33.3) | 54,000 (40.2) |
| Median days to readmission | 14 | 26 | 37 |
| Mean days to readmission (95% CI) | 14.6 (14.6–14.7) | 27.4 (27.3–27.6) | 39.6 (39.5–39.8) |
| Event rate, n (95% CI) | 3,642 (3,604–3,681) | 3,343 (3,316–3,370) | 3,082 (3,060–3,103) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; CV, cardiovascular; HF, heart failure.