Predicting adults likely to develop heart failure using readily available clinical information: An analysis of heart failure incidence using the NHEFS

ConclusionsHaving diabetes, MI, hypertension or obesity significantly increased the risk for incident heart failure, especially combinations including diabetes and MI. This suggests that individuals with these conditions, singly or in combination, should be prioritized in efforts to predict and prevent heart failure incidence.
Source: Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research