Heart failure in Kenya: epidemiology, management patterns, and outcomes from a national multicenter registry.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Heart failure (HF) poses a significant and growing public health challenge in Kenya, largely driven by the increasing prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity. The condition disproportionately affects younger adults and is primarily linked to non-ischemic causes. Despite the existence of evidence-based treatment options, major barriers remain-particularly in timely diagnosis, access to care, and long-term management-leading to high rates of hospital readmission and mortality. Additionally, the absence of robust national data limits the development of effective policies and optimized HF care strategies. This study aimed to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics, underlying etiologies, management practices, and short-term outcomes-includi

SUBMITTER: Varwani MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619364 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature