Nursing care of the patient hospitalized with heart failure: A scientific statement from the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses

Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition associated with substantial mortality and financial burden. Approximately 6.5 million adults in the United States (US) (1 in 4 people) will develop HF in their lifetime, with projections trending to upwards of 8.5 million people by 20301. HF mortality rates have increased since 2012 for both men and women, with a greater annual increase in 35- to 64-year-old adults, compared to older, 65- to 84-year-olds.1 It is estimated that, by 2030, HF costs in the US will be at least $70 billion per year, with 75 –80 % of the costs attributable to HF hospitalizations, alone.

Source: Heart and Lung - February 13, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Meg Fraser, Stephanie G. Barnes, Carol Barsness, Craig Beavers, Cynthia J. Bither, Samantha Boettger, Christine Hallman, Anne Keleman, Lauren Leckliter, Colleen K. McIlvennan, Cemal Ozemek, Amit Patel, Natalie W. Pierson, Courtney Shakowski, S. Craig Thom Source Type: research