With the dramatic decrease in mortality from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
that has occurred over the past 5 decades and the concomitant increase in life expectancy,
chronic heart failure (HF) has become a disorder of epidemic proportions throughout
the world.
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Despite advances in therapy, morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high, including
frequent emergency room visits and hospitalizations. In addition, functional status
and quality of life (QoL) are generally poor. Thus, novel approaches to improving
both “hard” and “softer” clinical outcomes are sorely needed in this rapidly expanding
population.American Heart Association. 2019 heart disease and stroke statistics update. Available at: http://newsroom.heart.org/news/latest-statistics-show-heart-failure-on-the-rise.
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Publication history
Published online: April 16, 2020
Accepted:
March 19,
2020
Received:
March 19,
2020
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The content of this editorial is solely the responsibility of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institutes of Health, or the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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