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Index Admission In‐Hospital Outcomes and Therapies
| Outcomes | Total, N=236 156 | Non‐RHC, N=210 316 | RHC, N=25 840 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death, % | 38.0 | 39.5 | 25.8 | <0.001 |
| Stroke, % | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.018 |
| Need for hemodialysis, % | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.009 |
| Mechanical ventilation, % | 48.9 | 20.0 | 39.5 | <0.001 |
| Length of stay, d | 15.3 (16.3) | 14.3 (15.1) | 22.7 (20.9) | <0.001 |
RHC indicates right heart catheterization.
