Emerging risk factors for heart failure in younger populations: A growing public health concern

World Journal of Cardiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(4)

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025

Heart failure (HF) is a growing public health concern, with an increasing incidence among younger populations. Traditionally, HF was considered condition primarily affecting the elderly, but of late, emerging evidence hints at rapidly rising in youth past 2 decades. has been linked to complex interaction between risk factors, such as metabolic syndrome, environmental exposures, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle behaviors. This review examines these evolving determinants, including substance abuse, autoimmune diseases, long-term cardiovascular effects coronavirus disease 2019, which disproportionately affect individuals. Through comprehensive analysis, study highlights importance early detection, targeted prevention strategies, multidisciplinary management approaches address this alarming trend. Promoting awareness integrating age-specific interventions could significantly reduce burden improve outcomes

Язык: Английский

The Interplay of HIV and Long COVID in Sub-Saharan Africa: Mechanisms of Endothelial Dysfunction

Current Cardiology Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 26(9), С. 859 - 871

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2024

Язык: Английский