Risk Factors Associated With 7- Versus 30-Day Readmission Among Patients With Heart Failure Using the Nationwide Readmission Database

Background:The 30-day all-cause readmission for heart failure (HF) is a standard measure to evaluate hospital performance. A recent study found that a shorter period after discharge may be more indicative of hospital quality.Objective:To compare risk factors for 7- versus 30-day readmission in patie