… of the population prevalence of heart failure 8– 10 in addition to rates of heart failure related
… On the basis of projected changes in the demographic structure of the Scottish population, …

… The most common underlying cause of heart failure was ischemic heart disease (71%).
Approximately half the population had severe left ventricular dysfunction, and 20% had normal-to…

… population, the total number of heart failure patients still continues to rise. However, the
case mix of heart failure … In addition, a clear transition towards heart failure with a preserved …

… population, new cases of heart failure largely occur in the elderly, and the incidence is higher
in men than women. The single most common aetiology is coronary heart … in heart failure …

… Despite the fact that 80% of patients with heart failure are older than 65 years, recognition
of cognitive impairment by physicians in this population has received relatively little attention. …

… We provide evidence that, in the UK, the burden of heart failure is increasing with population
growth and ageing, and is similar to the combined incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and …

… and hypertension will have the greatest population impact in preventing heart failure. Sex-targeted …
can change, underscoring the importance of continued surveillance of heart failure. …

… stage of various heart afflictions. Even … population, will increase the burden of heart failure
and have major economic implications. There is no universally agreed definition of heart failure…

… In conclusion, patients with a new diagnosis of heart failure in the population tend to be
elderly with considerable co-morbidity. If they survive the early highrisk period after diagnosis …

Aims The objective of the EuroHeart Failure Survey II (EHFS II) was to assess patient
characteristics, aetiology, treatment, and outcome of acute heart failure (AHF) in Europe in relation …