Prevalence of Symptoms of Chronic Heart Failure Among Patients With Confirmed Arterial Hypertension in the Adult Population: Results of a Questionnaire-Based Study (N = 2844)

Objective: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a frequent comorbidity in patients with arterial hypertension, with its prevalence strongly increasing with age. In this study, CHF symptoms were observed in 8% of hypertensive patients, reaching the highest rates in the senile age group. Objective: To assess the prevalence and age-related characteristics of chronic heart failure (CHF) symptoms among patients with confirmed arterial hypertension (AH). Design and method: Materials and Methods: The analysis was conducted among respondents with confirmed AH extracted from the total study sample (n = 2844). A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on CHF-related symptoms, medical history, and age categories. Differences between age groups (WHO classification) were evaluated using the X2 test. Results: Results: Symptoms of CHF were identified in 8% of patients with confirmed AH. The prevalence increased markedly with age—from 1.6% in the young group to 36.4% in the senile group (p < 0.001) Conclusions: CHF symptoms are present in a considerable proportion of patients with arterial hypertension, with a pronounced rise in prevalence in older age groups. These findings highlight the need for routine screening for CHF among hypertensive patients, particularly the elderly.