Atopic dermatitis patients with congestive heart failure do not have increased mortality rates

Atopic dermatitis patients have been linked to increased cardiovascular complications, including an increased risk of developing congestive heart failure (CHF). A retrospective database analysis of admitted atopic dermatitis or ezcema patients with CHF from 2003-2012 was done using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS). CHF and nonCHF patients were analyzed to identify disparities in relative comorbidities and hospital complications. A total of 4017 patients were identified with a primary diagnosis of atopic dermatitis or eczema, with 264 (19.4%) having CHF.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research