Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, & outcomes of heart failure: A comparative analysis across age groups from the heart failure registry in India.

ABSTRACT: Background & objectives Heart failure is a major health burden globally. While the prevalence of heart failure is increasing, limited research has focused on the specific characteristics and outcomes of patients with heart failure belonging to different age groups in India. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes of patients with heart failure in India with a focus on comparing these aspects among young (16 to 40 yr), middle-aged (41-64 yr), and elderly (≥ 65 yr) individuals. Methods A multicentre, hospital-based study was conducted in five small- to medium-sized cities in India. Participants included admitted cases of heart failure between June 2018 and March 2022. Demographic and clinical information, including comorbidities, and data on

SUBMITTER: Huliyappa D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature