Recent clinical trials and epidemiological studies have identified various risk factors and preventive strategies for heart failure that should be incorporated into routine clinical practice.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic heart failure imposes a significant health burden and remains a substantial and increasing problem despite advances in therapy. Hence, prevention of heart failure is a priority. RECENT FINDINGS: Various risk factors have been identified that contribute to the development of heart failure. In this review, we will discuss the various recently reported clinical trials, epidemiological studies, meta-analyses, and subanalyses that have identified these risk factors and have provided evidence regarding the strategies to prevent heart failure. SUMMARY: Heart failure is a costly, disabling, and potentially fatal disease. It is therefore important to incorporate the strategies for prevention of heart failure on the basis of the current available evidence into routine clinical practice.
Bansal et al. (Wed,) conducted a review in Heart failure. Strategies for prevention of heart failure was evaluated. Recent clinical trials and epidemiological studies have identified various risk factors and preventive strategies for heart failure that should be incorporated into routine clinical practice.