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At 30 days after discharge, the mortality rate was 3.2% and skilled nursing facility use rate was 2.6%.
Inappropriate diagnosis is common, especially in older patients and those with dementia or an altered mental status on presentation.
An increased risk was seen for atrial fibrillation and cerebrovascular disease, among others.
The findings were seen in older hospitalized patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia or kidney failure.