Table 2.
Outcomes and resource utilization in infective endocarditis
| Variables no. (%) | 2002–2006 (n = 155151) | 2007–2011 (n = 172981) | 2012–2016 (n = 195300) | Total (n = 523432) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Died at discharge | 21581 (14.0%) | 21093 (12.2%) | 21055 (10.8%) | 63729 (12.2%) | <0.01 |
| Discharge disposition of surviving patients | |||||
| Home or home with home health | 67381 (50.7%) | 72900 (48.2%) | 79195 (45.5%) | 219476 (47.9%) | |
| Short-term hospital | 14471 (10.9%) | 17256 (11.4%) | 21800 (12.5%) | 53527 (11.7%) | |
| Long term care facility | 47892 (36.0%) | 58117 (38.4%) | 65845 (37.8%) | 171854 (37.5%) | |
| Against Medical advice | 3216 (2.4%) | 3117 (2.1%) | 7270 (4.2%) | 13603 (3.0%) | |
| Resource Utilization | |||||
| Length of stay, mean (SD), days (unadjusted) | 15.24 (15.9) | 14.61 (15.7) | 14.39 (15.2) | 14.71 (15.6) | <0.01 |
| Cost of hospitalization-mean (SD), $ | 84,092 (108435) | 123,035 (167084) | 158,678 (219,757) | 124,908 (178066) | <0.01 |