Emergencias
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Although many demographic and clinical predictors of mortality have been studied in relation to COVID-19, little has been reported about the prognostic utility of inflammatory biomarkers. ⋯ PCT concentration in the emergency department predicts all-cause 30-day mortality in patients with COVID-19 better than other inflammatory biomarkers.
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To describe routine diagnostic and therapeutic care processes and assignment of resources available for treating patients with acute heart failure (AHF) in Spanish hospital emergency departments (EDs). ⋯ There is room for improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with AHF. We detected opportunities to ensure more effective continuity of care for these patients.