Diabetic Heart Failure: Epidemiology and Prognosis

Objectives

Heart failure (HF) in diabetics is becoming increasingly common and their prognosis has been shown to be less favorable overall. This study sought to describe the epidemiological pattern and prognostic factors of HF in diabetic patients to enhance clinical management. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analytical study of the medical records of diabetic patients hospitalized for HF in the Department of Medicine at the Abidjan Heart Institute between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2018. The study focused on epidemiological characteristics, clinical outcomes, and prognostic factors.