Table 3. Comparison between index admission and readmission in HF and AF.
| Variable | Index | Readmission | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFpEF and AF | ||||
| Sample size | 24,176 | 3,734 (16.51%) | ||
| Died (%) | 6.47 | 8.88 | <0.001 | |
| Mechanical ventilation (%) | 20.1 | 16.44 | <0.001 | |
| Cardiogenic shock (%) | 1.52 | 1.05 | 0.11 | |
| Length of stay (days) | 6.15 | 6.18 | 0.83 | |
| Total charges ($) | 55,690 | 57,971 | 0.2 | |
| HFrEF and AF | ||||
| Sample size | 22,178 | 3,433 (16.7%) | ||
| Died (%) | 7.24 | 7.82 | 0.42 | |
| Mechanical ventilation (%) | 20.36 | 13.85 | <0.001 | |
| Cardiogenic shock (%) | 8.27 | 5.49 | <0.001 | |
| Length of stay (days) | 6.5 | 6.02 | 0.01 | |
| Total charges ($) | 75,035 | 65,971 | 0.01 | |
HF = heart failure; AF = atrial fibrillation; HFpEF = heart failure preserved ejection fraction; HFrEF = heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.