Heart Failure: A Growing Problem in Younger Patients
Heart failure (HF) is a major public health challenge, accounting for significant morbidity and premature mortality globally, including in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In contrast to Western countries, where HF is considered a disease of older persons, in SSA it affects younger individuals. Acute decompensated HF is the most common primary diagnosis for patients admitted to hospital with heart disease in SSA.
Modern Medicine ā Issue 2 2023
