Systemic sclerosis is associated with increased in ‐patient mortality in patients hospitalized for heart failure

ConclusionsIn patients hospitalized for HF, those with SSc were noted to have higher odds of in-hospital mortality than those without SSc. Patients with HF and SSc were more likely to be younger, female, and have higher rates of co-morbid interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension at baseline with fewer traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Akil A. Sherif, Vinit J. Gilvaz, Sonu Abraham, Anu Mariam Saji, Don Mathew, Ameesh Isath, Aiswarya Rajendran, Johanna Contreras, Gregg M. Lanier, Anthony M. Reginato Tags: Original Article Source Type: research