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Researchers seeking to explore a potential link between perceived social isolation and negative heart failure outcomes looked at residents from 11 southeast counties (n=3,867) who were prospectively surveyed to determine perceived social isolation. According to the results, 1,681 completed all questions. Of those, 312 reported moderate perceived social isolation and 108 reported high isolation.&nbsp;Following&nbsp;adjustment, patients&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;a moderate level of isolation did not have additional risk for death, hospitalizations or ED visits. Those reporting high levels of isolation, however, were at a &gt;3.5-fold greater risk for death, a 68%&nbsp;increased&nbsp;risk for hospitalization, and a 57% increased risk of ED visits. Patients&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;moderate perceived isolation had a 16% increase in the risk for outpatient&nbsp;visits&nbsp;compared&nbsp;to those reporting low isolation. Those reporting high isolation saw a 26%&nbsp;increased&nbsp;risk for outpatient visits.&nbsp;Source: <a href="http://jaha.ahajournals.org/content/7/11/e008069">Journal of the American Heart Association</a>&nbsp;

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