Ventricular Arrhythmias in Seniors with Heart Failure: Present Dilemmas and Therapeutic Considerations: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart Failure (HF) is a global public health problem, which affects over 23 million people worldwide. The prevalence of HF is higher among seniors in the USA and other developed countries. Ventricular Arrhythmias (VAs) account for 50% of deaths among patients with HF. We aim to elucidate the factors associated with VAs among seniors with HF, as well as therapies that may improve the outcomes.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library databases, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were searched using specific keywords. The reference lists of relevant articles were searched for additional studies related to HF and VAs among seniors as well as associated outcomes.

Results

The prevalence of VAs increases with worsening HF. A 24-hour Holter electro

SUBMITTER: Mene-Afejuku TO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9413729 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature