Peter K Boulos1,2, John C Messenger1,2, Stephen W Waldo3,4,5. 1. Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. 2. Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA. 3. Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. Stephen.Waldo@CUAnschutz.edu. 4. Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA. Stephen.Waldo@CUAnschutz.edu. 5. VA CART Program, VHA Office of Quality and Patient Safety, Washington, DC, USA. Stephen.Waldo@CUAnschutz.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The past decade has brought increased efforts to better understand causes for ACS readmissions and strategies to minimize them. This review seeks to provide a critical appraisal of this rapidly growing body of literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Prior to 2010, readmission rates for patients suffering from ACS remained relatively constant. More recently, several strategies have been implemented to mitigate this including improved risk assessment models, transition care bundles, and development of targeted programs by federal organizations and professional societies. These strategies have been associated with a significant reduction in ACS readmission rates in more recent years. With this, improvements in 30-day post-discharge mortality rates are also being appreciated. As we continue to expand our knowledge on independent risk factors for ACS readmissions, further strategies targeting at-risk populations may further decrease the rate of readmissions. Efforts to understand and reduce 30-day ACS readmission rates have resulted in overall improved quality of care for patients.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The past decade has brought increased efforts to better understand causes for ACS readmissions and strategies to minimize them. This review seeks to provide a critical appraisal of this rapidly growing body of literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Prior to 2010, readmission rates for patients suffering from ACS remained relatively constant. More recently, several strategies have been implemented to mitigate this including improved risk assessment models, transition care bundles, and development of targeted programs by federal organizations and professional societies. These strategies have been associated with a significant reduction in ACS readmission rates in more recent years. With this, improvements in 30-day post-discharge mortality rates are also being appreciated. As we continue to expand our knowledge on independent risk factors for ACS readmissions, further strategies targeting at-risk populations may further decrease the rate of readmissions. Efforts to understand and reduce 30-day ACS readmission rates have resulted in overall improved quality of care for patients.
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