Long-Term Trends in the Incidence of and Survival with Heart Failure

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Authors

Daniel Levy · Framingham Heart Study

Satish Kenchaiah · Framingham Heart Study

Martin G. Larson · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Emelia J. Benjamin · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Michelle J. Kupka · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Kalon K.L. Ho · Baim Institute for Clinical Research

Joanne M. Murabito

Abstract

Over the past 50 years, the incidence of heart failure has declined among women but not among men, whereas survival after the onset of heart failure has improved in both sexes. Factors contributing to these trends need further clarification.

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 347, Issue 18, pp. 1397-1402

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa020265

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