Medicina clinica
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Multicenter Study
Relationship between seasonal influenza rates and hospitalization and mortality rates due to acute cardiovascular diseases in a Spanish region.
Influenza virus infection can contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to confirm if the increase in seasonal influenza rates is associated with a growth in hospitalisation and mortality rates for acute cardiovascular diseases (ACVD). ⋯ The rates of hospitalisation and in-hospital mortality due to ACVD in the period 2001-2015 increased in relation to infection rates due to the influenza virus.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
A multidisciplinary approach for patients with multiple chronic conditions: IMPACTO study.
The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary intervention on the outcomes of polypathological patients (PP). ⋯ This multidisciplinary intervention reduced the risk of PP hospital admission and days of hospitalization. Educational workshop programs for PP and their caregivers and structured IM medical visits were associated with improvements of survival.