PROGNOSTIC FACTORS OF HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION AND ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Abstract

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are two common types of cardiovascular disease that have a high prevalence in the general population and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Effective management of these conditions by a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and other interventions are crucial for improving outcomes and reducing the risk of complications. Investigating the risk promoting and mediating factors that are associated with poor outcomes in HFpEF and AMI populations is clinically important. Preventing and modifying some of these risk factors or mediators could bring additional survival benefit, reduction of rehospitalization or improvement in quality of life. We conducted two projects related to long term survival outcomes in patients with HFpEF and following MI separately, to identify potential risk factors and mediators that may contribute to prognosis.