Current status of heart failure: global and Korea

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Geriatrics

Background:

• Heart failure (HF) is a critical condition with significant morbidity and mortality.
• Increasing prevalence of HF is linked to aging populations and risk factors.
• Current treatments improve outcomes but leave residual risk, especially for HF with preserved ejection fraction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the epidemiology and temporal trends of heart failure.
• To summarize current medical, device, and transplantation therapies for HF.
• To explore emerging treatments and challenges in HF management, particularly HFpEF.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of epidemiological data.
• Analysis of current treatment modalities for heart failure.
• Discussion of global and Korean trends in HF therapy.

Main Results:

• HF prevalence is rising globally, particularly in aging societies.
• Medical and device therapies have advanced but have limitations.
• Effective treatments for HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remain a challenge.

Conclusions:

• HF poses a significant public health challenge, especially for the elderly.
• Further research is needed for HFpEF and personalized treatment strategies.
• A comprehensive approach integrating existing and novel therapies is crucial for improving HF outcomes worldwide.