Heart failure & cardiomyopathiesResearch article
The global epidemiology of heart failure: a comprehensive and contemporary review
- Narrative review
Study context
- Population
- People with heart failure (HF) worldwide
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
HF epidemiology (prevalence, incidence, outcomes)
People living with HF globally
more than 55 million
1-year mortality (by population and care setting)
5% to 34%
1-year rehospitalization
∼30%
Original publication
The global epidemiology of heart failure: a comprehensive and contemporary review. Eur J Heart Fail. Published 7 April 2026. doi:10.1093/ejhf/xuag121
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it