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[Heart rate: clinical variable and risk marker].

F Custodis¹, J-C Reil¹, S H Schirmer¹

¹Kardiologie, Angiologie u. Internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes.

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Elevated resting heart rate signals increased cardiovascular risk. Heart rate reduction is recommended for patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure, impacting survival.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Heart rate is a readily available clinical metric with significant prognostic implications.
Elevated resting heart rate is linked to increased cardiovascular risk.

Observation:

Epidemiological studies show a strong correlation between heart rate and survival in diverse patient groups.
This association is evident in individuals with and without diagnosed cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and heart failure.

Findings:

While not recommended for primary prevention, pharmacological heart rate reduction benefits patients with CAD and chronic heart failure.
Heart rate is an independent risk factor for heart failure patients and potentially for those with CAD.

Implications:

Current clinical guidelines advocate for heart rate reduction as a therapeutic target.
Managing heart rate is crucial for improving prognosis in cardiovascular disease management.