How to Best Identify Elderly Individuals Who May Develop Heart Failure

Abstract The prevalence of heart failure grows yearly, and incidence rates are expected to potentiate given the growing aging population. There have been numerous advancements over the past several decades in the management of heart failure, yet the burden of disease in the form of quality of life, frequency of hospitalization, and healthcare cost remains high. Several comorbid conditions, lifestyle factors, pharmacologic agents, and biochemical markers have been associated with increased risk of heart failure resulting in the formulation of risk models for prediction. Although further investigation is still needed in order to more clearly elucidate individuals most at risk for the development of heart failure, this remains a critical objective in order to allow for the implementation of preventive strategies.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research