An international study led by University of Auckland researchers finds, because many people with heart failure do not get effective treatment, they are at an increased risk of dying.
Data from over 45,000-patients involved in 29-international studies shows about 3 in 10-New Zealanders die within a year of being admitted to hospital with their first heart failure, and a quarter of the patients do not respond to the standard drug treatments.
Standard treatment usually includes diuretics for relieving congestion in the heart and drugs for easing constriction.
The study found that if a patient's condition is not managed well, they have an increased risk of death, a lower quality of life, and are hospitalised repeatedly for treatment.
This study highlights the fact that there is a considerable need tor direct improvements in the care of patients with heart failure, which is a common but complex and difficult condition to manage.
Data from over 45,000-patients involved in 29-international studies shows about 3 in 10-New Zealanders die within a year of being admitted to hospital with their first heart failure, and a quarter of the patients do not respond to the standard drug treatments.
Standard treatment usually includes diuretics for relieving congestion in the heart and drugs for easing constriction.
The study found that if a patient's condition is not managed well, they have an increased risk of death, a lower quality of life, and are hospitalised repeatedly for treatment.
This study highlights the fact that there is a considerable need tor direct improvements in the care of patients with heart failure, which is a common but complex and difficult condition to manage.
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