(HF) is a condition with increasing incidence, high mortality, and frequent hospital readmission.
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More than 8 million Americans (1 in 33) are expected to have HF by 2030.
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Incidence approaches 10 per 1,000 in older adults;
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over 80% diagnosed with HF are older than 65 years.
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Approximately 50% of HF patients will die within 5 years.
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HF also places a significant economic responsibility on the US health care system, particularly on Medicare. The estimated total cost for HF is projected to rise from $31 billion in 2012 to $70 billion in 2030.
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Diagnosing HF in older adults poses specific challenges for providers in primary care settings, which may be less equipped to diagnosis and manage