Predictors of mortality in patients with bacteremia: the importance of functional status
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Several factors can predict mortality in patients with bacteremia. Researchers analyzed the characteristics of 242 patients diagnosed with bacteremia. Thirty-six patients died. Shock, a Barthel score less than 60, nosocomial infection, absence of fever and an immunocompromised state were the strongest predictors of mortality. Other factors included age greater than 65, comorbidity, leukocytosis or leukopenia and limited functional status.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Atrial natriuretic peptide level contributes to a model of future mortality in the oldest old
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Blood levels of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) are an independent predictor of mortality in elderly people. Researchers measured ANP levels in 282 frail people 70 years and older. Eighty-four percent died during a 7-year follow-up. Elevated ANP levels were associated with shorter survival rates. So were comorbidity, age and cognitive impairment. Increased ANP levels may be indicative of heart failure.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Persistent mobility deficit in the absence of deficits in activities of daily living: a risk factor for mortality
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Research indicates that mobility impairment not associated with activities of daily living (ADL) deficit can be identified as a mortality risk factor. Older persons experiencing mobility impairment without first entering stages of ADL deficit have a higher risk of mortality than other elderly populations.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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