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Health Conditions
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Heart Failure
Who has it?
Nearly 5 million Americans have chronic HF, with 550,000 new cases occurring each year. HF results in almost 1 million hospitalizations each year and is the most common diagnosis among patients between the ages of 55 to 65 years discharged from hospitals.
Forty four percent of patients with HF have diabetes, 30% have kidney problems, 52% are women, and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) accounts for approximately 31% of heart failure patients. These numbers are expected to continue to increase as the population of elderly Americans rises.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
