Characteristics and Outcomes of Heart Failure Patients from a Middle-Income Country: The RECOLFACA Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of epidemiological data around heart failure (HF) in Latin America; the potential impact description of this disease in middle-income countries is relevant.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the characteristics and healthcare resource utilization patterns of HF patients at baseline and six-month follow-up.

Methods

This retrospective observational study used data from the RECOLFACA (Registro Colombiano de Falla Cardíaca) registry, which includes data obtained from the examination of clinical records from 2,528 patients in 60 Colombian healthcare institutions. Baseline and six-month follow-up data were evaluated from patients with previous hospital admissions due to HF during the 12 months prior to enrollment.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gomez-Mesa JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389953 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature