Progression of Preclinical Heart Failure: A Description of Stage A and B Heart Failure in a Community Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aims of this study are to evaluate the rate of progression of preclinical (Stage A and B) heart failure, identify associated characteristics, and evaluate long-term outcomes.

Methods

Retrospective review of the Olmsted County Heart Function Study. Individuals categorized as Stage A or B heart failure at initial visit that returned for a second visit 4 years later were included. Logistic regression analyses evaluated group differences with adjustment for age and sex.

Results

At visit 1, 413 (32%) individuals were classified as Stage A and 413 (32%) as Stage B. By visit 2, 146 (35%) individuals from Stage A progressed with the vast majority (n=142) progressing to Stage B. In comparison, a total of 23 (6%) individuals progressed from Stage B. A greater rat

SUBMITTER: Young KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8137558 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature