Heart Failure Life Expectancy Is Six Months Shorter in Most Deprived Areas

Heart failure life expectancy is six months shorter in most deprived areas

Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying six and a half months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas, according to a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine. The research also found that the disparities in risk of death and life expectancy worsened over time.

Social Determinants of Health Linked to Congestive Heart Failure Deaths – RamaOnHealthcare

Key TakeawaysCHF combined with high SDOH burdens significantly increases all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks.The study analyzed data from 38,947 participants, focusing on CHF and SDOH impacts on mortality.High SDOH burdens include poverty, limited education, and poor healthcare access, exacerbating CHF outcomes.The "obesity paradox" and "Hispanic paradox" suggest potential survival benefits in high-risk CHF patients.Integrated care [...]

Social Determinants of Health Linked to Congestive Heart Failure Deaths

Social determinants of health significantly increased mortality risks in patients with congestive heart failure, highlighting urgent care needs.

Driving early detection: a community-based approach to heart failure screening - DigitalHealth.London

Horizon Fellow: Angela Murphy Role: Service Lead Heart Failure Nurse ManagerOrganisation: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Outreach Heart Failure Project Summary: Offering point-of-care screening for underlying heart failure in a community roaming clinic for communities in Hounslow. Story of the project Despite advances in heart failure therapy over recent years, admissions to hospital remain high. These patients are often some of th…