ALBI Score and Mortality Risk in ICU Heart Failure Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Jiuyi Wang, Kai Wang, Guibo Feng, Xin Tian
Primary Institution: Chongqing Medical University
Hypothesis
This study sought to investigate the relationship between the ALBI score and the risk of all-cause mortality in ICU patients with heart failure.
Conclusion
The ALBI scores are independently associated with the risk of all-cause mortality in ICU patients with heart failure.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with higher ALBI levels exhibited an elevated risk of all-cause mortality.
- Each incremental tertile in ALBI was linked to a 10% rise in mortality risk.
- ALBI scores may help identify high-risk patients in the ICU.
Takeaway
The ALBI score helps doctors understand how likely it is for heart failure patients in the ICU to survive, especially if they have liver problems.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from ICU patients diagnosed with heart failure, using the MIMIC-IV database, and assessed mortality risk based on ALBI scores.
Potential Biases
Potential residual and unmeasured confounding factors may still influence the study outcomes.
Limitations
The study is retrospective, which may introduce selection and regression bias, and the generalizability of the results is uncertain.
Participant Demographics
The study included 4,239 ICU patients with heart failure, with a mean age of 71.79 years and a majority being male (57.0%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.02–1.34
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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