EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE
Keywords:
Heart Failure, Ancient Medicine, Pathophysiology, Historical Milestones, Medical Evolution, Public Health, Epidemiology, Prevalence Rates, Diagnosis Criteria, Gender Disparities, Age Dependence, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Valvular Heart Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Prognosis, Survival Rates, Research Perspectives.Abstract
This extensive review chronicles the historical evolution of the understanding and treatment of heart failure (HF) from ancient times to modern medical perspectives. Beginning with early mentions in Ancient Rome and Greece detailing clinical presentations, such as anasarca and wheezing, it traces the progression of knowledge regarding HF pathophysiology and symptoms through significant medical milestones. The annotation progresses to pivotal moments in the 17th and 20th centuries, highlighting influential works by notable figures like W. Harvey, E. Starling, and S. Sarnoff, shedding light on critical insights into heart function and the impact on treatment development.


