| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2851037 | American Heart Journal | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
More than one third of patients discharged home after hospitalization for severe hypertension were rehospitalized at least once within 90 days, more than one quarter for acute severe hypertension. Further studies are warranted to determine the impact of other variables on readmission rates and clinical outcomes in this population.
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Authors
Joel M. MD, Eric MD, Alpesh MD, Frederick A. PhD, Joseph F. MSc, Phillip D. MD, MPH, Brian J. MD, Gene Yong MD, Joseph MD, Allison MS, Christopher B. MD, STAT Investigators STAT Investigators,