Purpose: Although heart failure (HF) is recognized as a leading contributor to healthcare
costs and a significant economic burden worldwide, studies of HF-related costs in South …

Aims: This study investigated annual medical costs using real-world data focusing on acute
heart failure. Methods: The data were retrospectively collected from six tertiary hospitals in …

Methods This was a non-interventional, retrospective study conducted in South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia through medical chart review. Eligible patients included …

Background: With aging of the population, the economic burden associated with heart failure
(HF) is expected to increase. However, little is known about the hospitalization costs …

Purpose This study compared in-hospital mortality within 30 days of admission, lengths of
stay, and inpatient charges among patients with heart failure admitted to public and private …

Background The prevalence of heart failure (HF) and its economic burden are increasing
with age of the South Korean population. This study aimed to assess the economic impact of …

Background Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in
South Korea. With the rapidly aging population in the country, the prevalence of HF and its …

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a global burden on healthcare systems, but the literature
regarding nationwide trends in the care and outcomes of HF hospitalization in Japan is …

Background Estimation of the economic burden of heart failure (HF) through a complete
evaluation is essential for improved treatment planning in the future. This estimation also …

Background Numerous cost-of-illness studies of heart failure (HF) have been published in
developed countries, but such knowledge is lacking in Malaysia. To fill the gap, this study …