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Adults with heart failure (HF) experience significantly greater challenges with physical function (PF), including daily tasks and mobility. This national study highlights the impact of HF on everyday activities and physical capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited national data exists on the relationship between heart failure (HF) and physical function (PF).
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for public health initiatives and patient care strategies.
  • National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data provides a representative sample of US adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between heart failure (HF) and physical function (PF) in a nationally representative sample of US adults.
  • To quantify the impact of HF on upper and lower extremity tasks, and household chores.
  • To provide evidence-based insights into the functional limitations experienced by individuals with HF.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of data from 6,623 US adults (≥40 years) from the 1999-2006 NHANES.
  • Participants reporting HF completed questionnaires on their ability to perform specific physical tasks.
  • Statistical analysis, including odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), was used to assess the relationship between HF and PF.

Main Results:

  • Individuals reporting HF showed significantly higher prevalence of difficulty or inability in tasks like standing from a chair (9.9% vs 4.3%), lifting 10 lbs (16.8% vs 8.6%), and performing household chores (13.3% vs 6.1%).
  • Adjusted analyses revealed that participants with HF had approximately double the odds of reporting significant difficulty or inability in these physical functions compared to those without HF (ORs ranging from 1.90 to 2.06).
  • The findings were statistically significant across all assessed physical function measures (P < 0.005).

Conclusions:

  • US adults reporting heart failure (HF) are substantially more likely to experience poorer physical function (PF).
  • The study underscores the significant impact of HF on daily living activities and mobility.
  • These findings emphasize the need for interventions to improve physical function in heart failure patients.