15-Year Trends in Patients Hospitalised With Heart Failure and Enrolled in an Australian Heart Failure Management Program

摘要

Background Heart failure (HF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and is a major contributor to health care costs. Since the area continues to be rapidly evolving, the aim of this study was to examine 15-year trends in demographics, precipitants, symptoms and outcomes of patients hospitalised with HF, and consider the individual and societal implications.