Homelessness Is an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure Readmission

A substantial body of literature has shown disparities in incidence of disease, treatment, and hospital readmission for cardiovascular disease among racial minorities and socially disadvantaged patients, however there are no published reports on the impact of homelessness on the care of patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF). This report is to discuss the impact of homelessess heart disease and heart failure. 

 

Publication Date: 
2016
Volume: 
67
Issue: 
13
Journal Name: 
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Location: 
United States