A global perspective of racial differences and outcomes in patients presenting with acute heart failure

Am Heart J. 2022 Jan:243:11-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.09.001. Epub 2021 Sep 10.

Abstract

Important racial differences in characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of patients with acute heart failure (AHF) have been described. The objective of this analysis of the International Registry to assess medical Practice with longitudinal observation for Treatment of Heart Failure (REPORT-HF) registry was to investigate racial differences in patients with AHF according to country income level.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Heart Failure* / therapy
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Race Factors
  • Registries