Expert Recommendations to Bridge Gaps in Heart Failure Patient Support in the Middle East and Africa Region.
Anatol J Cardiol
; 28(1): 2-18, 2024 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38167796
ABSTRACT
Heart failure (HF) remains a serious health and socioeconomic problem in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The age-standardized prevalence rate for HF in the MEA region is higher compared to countries in Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Also cardiovascular-related deaths remain high compared to their global counterparts. Moreover, in MEA, 66% of HF readmissions are elicited by potentially preventable factors, including delay in seeking medical attention, nonadherence to HF medication, suboptimal discharge planning, inadequate follow-up, and poor social support. Patient support in the form of activation, counseling, and caregiver education has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with HF. A multidisciplinary meeting with experts from different countries across the MEA region was convened to identify the current gaps and unmet needs for patient support for HF in the region. The panel provided insights into the real-world challenges in HF patient support and contributed strategic recommendations for optimizing HF care.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Heart Failure
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Anatol J Cardiol
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United Arab Emirates