Nursing care of the patient hospitalized with heart failure: A scientific statement from the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses

Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition associated with substantial mortality and financial burden. Approximately 6.5 million adults in the United States (US) (1 in 4 people) will develop HF in their lifetime, with projections trending to upwards of 8.5 million people by 20301. HF mortality rates have increased since 2012 for both men and women, with a greater annual increase in 35- to 64-year-old adults, compared to older, 65- to 84-year-olds. 1 Bozkurt B Ahmad T Alexander KM et al. Heart failure epidemiology and outcomes statistics: a report of the heart failure society of America. J Card Fail. Oct 2023; 29: 1412-1451https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2023.07.006 Google Scholar It is estimated that, by 2030, HF costs in the US will be at least $70 billion per year, with 75–80 % of the costs attributable to HF hospitalizations, alone. 2 Heidenreich PA Fonarow GC Opsha Y et al. Economic Issues in Heart Failure in the United States. J Card Fail. 2022; 28: 453-466https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2021.12.017 Google Scholar