Key result
Congestive heart failure in older adults is a major public health burden, with diastolic heart failure accounting for up to 50% of all cases in patients older than 65 years.
Systematic Review
CHF is a leading cause of hospitalization and disability in older adults, with a high prevalence of preserved systolic function (diastolic heart failure) in this population.
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Emphasizes HFpEF management priority in older adults; extends prevalence data to guide targeted trials and guidelines.
Michael W. Rich (1997) conducted a systematic review in Congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure in older adults is a major public health burden, with diastolic heart failure accounting for up to 50% of all cases in patients older than 65 years.
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