Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in Primary Health Settings
Frans H. Rutten, Clare Taylor, Judith R. Brouwer, Richard Hobbs, on behalf of the EPCCS Board
Abstract
One of the most common chronic cardiovascular conditions that contributes to hospitalization, morbidity, and death among all heart patients is heart failure. The chance of developing heart failure is about 20% higher during one’s lifespan. Symptomatic forecasts typically lack specificity and are seldom able to distinguish heart failure from other illnesses. Due to its financial and medical strain on the healthcare system, this disease poses a dilemma. However, the treatment and presentation of a
Topics & Concepts
Heart failureMedicineCardiologyInternal medicineIntensive care medicineHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiac Health and Mental Health