1. Forecasting the Impact of Heart Failure in the United States
by Paul A. Heidenreich, Nancy M. Albert, Larry A. Allen, David A. Bluemke, Javed Butler, Gregg C. Fonarow, John S. Ikonomidis, Olga Khavjou, Marvin A. Konstam, Thomas M. Maddox, Graham Nichol, Michael Pham, Ileana L. Piña, and Justin G. Trogdon
Circ Heart Fail
Volume 6(3):
May 21, 2013
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2. The projected increase in direct and indirect costs attributable to HF from 2012 to 2030 is displayed.
The projected increase in direct and indirect costs attributable to HF from 2012 to 2030 is displayed. Direct costs (cost of medical care) are expected to increase at a faster rate than indirect costs because of lost productivity and early mortality. HF indicates heart failure.
Paul A. Heidenreich et al. Circ Heart Fail. 2013;6:
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3. Projected US prevalence of HF from 2012 to 2030 is shown for different races.
Projected US prevalence of HF from 2012 to 2030 is shown for different races. The prevalence of HF remains lowest among white Hispanics and highest among blacks. HF indicates heart failure.
Paul A. Heidenreich et al. Circ Heart Fail. 2013;6:
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4. Projected prevalence of HF from 2012 to 2030 is shown for men and women in the United States.
Projected prevalence of HF from 2012 to 2030 is shown for men and women in the United States. The prevalence of HF remains highest among men throughout the period, although it increases among both groups over time. HF indicates heart failure.
Paul A. Heidenreich et al. Circ Heart Fail. 2013;6:
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