Underestimated prevalence of heart failure in hospital inpatients: a comparison of ICD codes and discharge letter information
2018
Background
Heart failure is the predominant cause of hospitalization and amongst the leading causes of death in Germany. However, accurate estimates of prevalence and incidence are lacking. Reported figures originating from different information sources are compromised by factors like economic reasons or documentation quality.
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