Organization of Heart Failure Management in European Society of Cardiology Member Countries: Survey of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology in collaboration with the Heart Failure National Societies/Working Groups
Key result
A survey of 33 ESC member countries revealed significant heterogeneity in heart failure management organization, with natriuretic peptides and echocardiography routinely applied in 80% and 90% of centers.
Population
33 European Society of Cardiology member countries represented by Heart Failure National Societies…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
Heterogeneity in European HF care organization warrants caution against uniform assumptions; leaves open targeted research on standardization and equity.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=33)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
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Population
Survey of Heart Failure National Societies presidents or representatives from 33 European Society of Cardiology member countries.
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Outcome
Demographics, heart failure statistics, organization, and major activities of the Heart Failure National Societies
This survey highlights significant heterogeneity in the organization of heart failure management and resource availability across European countries.
Cite This Study
Seferović et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure (n=33). Survey of Heart Failure National Societies was evaluated on Demographics, heart failure statistics, organization, and major activities of Heart Failure National Societies. A survey of 33 ESC member countries revealed significant heterogeneity in heart failure management organization, with natriuretic peptides and echocardiography routinely applied in 80% and 90% of centers.