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The positive impact of the Life's Essential 8 in the prevention of incident heart failure

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  • Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo

  • Mavel Lopez-Flecher

  • Jose P Lopez-Lopez

  • February 8, 2025

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    Heart failure prevalence is rising, especially in middle- and low-income countries, leading to increased treatment costs and health system strain.

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    The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) is a tool for assessing cardiovascular health and reducing heart failure risk.

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    A study of 35,896 Chinese participants found that higher LE8 scores correlate with lower incidences of heart failure.

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    LE8 trajectory and status effectively predict heart failure cases, with trajectory showing superior accuracy, particularly in younger individuals.

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    Maintaining a greater number of healthy lifestyles over time significantly reduces the risk of developing heart failure.

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The positive impact of the Life's Essential 8 in the prevention of incident heart failure

  • by Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Mavel Lopez-Flecher, Jose P Lopez-Lopez

  • February 8, 2025

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