Artificial neural network-based prediction of prolonged length of stay and need for post-acute care in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Journal: European journal of clinical investigation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Prolonged length of stay (LOS) and post-acute care after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is common and costly. Risk models for predicting prolonged LOS and post-acute care have limited accuracy. Our goal was to develop and validate models using artificial neural networks (ANN) to predict prolonged LOS > 7days and need for post-acute care after PCI.

Authors

  • Hemant Kulkarni
    M&H Research, LLC, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Manoj Thangam
    Cardiovascular Division, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
  • Amit P Amin
    Cardiovascular Division, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.