Prognostic utility of the inflammatory burden index for early mortality prediction in heart failure: a retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database
Background: Systemic inflammation a key factor in the progression of heart failure (HF). The inflammatory burden index (IBI) has prognostic value in different conditions; however, its impact on short-term mortality in patients with HF remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess the association between IBI and mortali...