Epidemiology of Asymptomatic Pre-heart Failure: a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

To quantify the prevalence of asymptomatic pre-heart failure (pre-HF), progression to more severe stages, and associated mortality.

Recent findings

A systematic review was conducted between 01 January 2010 and 12 March 2020 (PROSPERO: CRD42020176141). Data of interest included prevalence, disease progression, and mortality rates. In total, 1030 sources were identified, of which, 12 reported on pre-HF (using the ACC/AHA definition for stage B HF) and were eligible. Prevalence estimates of pre-HF ranged from 11 to 42.7% (10 sources) with higher estimates found in the elderly, in patients with hypertension, and in men. Three studies reported on disease progression with follow-up ranging from 13 months to 7 years. The incidence of symptomatic HF (HF/advanced HF

SUBMITTER: Bergamasco A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177493 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature