Tag: #WeekendEffect
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Weekend vs Weekday Admissions for Myocardial Infarction Does Timing Affect Outcomes
Introduction: Hospital admission timing could impact the treatment and prognosis of myocardial infarction (MI). A recent study examined whether patients admitted on weekends experience differences in procedure utilization, latency, and mortality compared to weekday admissions. Understanding these patterns can help refine healthcare strategies and improve patient outcomes. Visit https://www.cardiologymedjournal.com/jccm for more groundbreaking research in this…
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Does Weekend Admission for a Heart Attack Increase Mortality Key Findings from a Nationwide Study
Research suggests that weekend admissions for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may lead to delayed procedures and higher in-hospital mortality. With limited staffing and procedural availability on weekends, many patients might experience longer wait times for critical interventions. A recent nationwide study analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database (2008-2011) to compare the outcomes…
