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National trends in heart failure admissions in Peru: Insights on regional and demographic disparities from 2018 to 2023.

National trends in heart failure admissions in Peru: Insights on regional and demographic disparities from 2018 to 2023.

Authors :
Diaz-Arocutipa C
Salguero-Bodes R
Juárez V
Martín-Asenjo R
Valenzuela-Rodriguez G
Torres-Valencia J
Ríos-Navarro P
Pariona M
Vicent L
Source :
Current problems in cardiology [Curr Probl Cardiol] 2025 Mar; Vol. 50 (3), pp. 102985. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jan 17.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

Background: Heart failure (HF) represents a significant public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where demographic shifts and healthcare disparities influence disease patterns. This study aimed to analyze trends in HF admissions across Peru from 2018 to 2023.<br />Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of emergency department morbidity records of patients aged ≥20 years registered in the National Superintendence of Health (SUSALUD) database. HF admissions were identified using ICD-10 codes. Age-adjusted standardized HF admission rates per 100,000 persons were estimated using the direct method. Annual percentage changes with their 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using Poisson regression models.<br />Results: In total, 38,931 HF admissions were recorded, with the majority occurring in patients aged ≥60 years (69.2%), and 51.2% of cases were men. HF admissions showed an overall annual growth rate of 2.78% (95% CI 0.95% - 4.65%), 2.92% (95% CI 1.13% - 4.74%) for men, and 2.57% (95% CI 0.45% - 4.73%) for women. Regional disparities were evident, with the highest rates observed in the Amazon region. HF admissions declined during 2020, followed by a rebound in subsequent years.<br />Conclusion: HF admissions in Peru increased from 2018 to 2023, with notable disparities by sex and region. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address regional and demographic variations in HF burden.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.<br /> (Copyright © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1535-6280
Volume :
50
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current problems in cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39828110
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2025.102985