Cardiology Experts Warn of Rising Heart Failure Rates and Worsening Disparities in New 2024 Report

Cardiology Experts Warn of Rising Heart Failure Rates and Worsening Disparities in New 2024 Report

Shocking Increase in Heart Failure Prevalence, Mortality, and Impact on Younger Patients

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The latest findings on heart failure (HF) published by Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) reveal a concerning rise in the prevalence, mortality, and impact of this debilitating condition in the United States. According to the HF Stats 2024: Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics, approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, a figure projected to rise to 8.7 million by 2030, 10.3 million by 2040, and a staggering 11.4 million by 2050. The report was published today in the Journal of Cardiac Failure (JCF).