Table 2.
Outcomes of study cohort
| Variable | Cardiogenic Shock | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No (n = 245,441) | Yes (n = 14,703) | ||
| Died | 9,004 (4%) | 3,363 (23%) | p<0.01 |
| Home | 144,456 (59%) | 4,186 (29%) | |
| Short term Rehab | 6,300 (3%) | 743 (5%) | |
| Skilled nursing facility | 47,543(19%) | 4,195 (29%) | |
| Home with home health | 36,538 (15%) | 2,137 (14%) | |
| Against medical advice | 1,448 (0.6%) | 69 (0.5%) | |
| Resource utilization and procedures | |||
| Median (IQR) cost $ | 39,560 (23,371–72,442) | 116,860 (63,732–219,886) | p<0.01 |
| Median (IQR) length of stay, days | 4 (2–7) | 9(5–15) | p<0.01 |
| Ventilator use | 33,048 (14%) | 9,577 (65%) | p<0.01 |
| PEG | 3,891 (2%) | 707 (5%) | p<0.01 |
| Tracheostomy | 1,966 (1%) | 604 (4%) | p<0.01 |
| IABP | - | 3,167 (22%) | p<0.01 |
| pVADS | - | 411 (3%) | p<0.01 |
| Vasopressors | - | 1,842 (13%) | p<0.01 |
Abbreviations: IABP = Intra-aortic balloon pump; PEG = Percutaneous gastrostomy tube; pVADS = Percutaneous ventricular assist devices.