AI Models for Predicting Heart Failure: Far from Perfect

Heart Failure Incident Rates Vary Widely by Age and Race, Study Shows

A recent study on heart failure incident rates has revealed significant variations based on age and race. The study, conducted by Kaur et al., analyzed nearly 60,000 heart failure incidents over five years. The data showed that 9% of patients aged 40 or younger developed heart failure, which rose dramatically to 36.6% for patients over 80. Additionally, heart failure within five years was more common among Black patients (23.5%) compared to white, Asian, and Hispanic patients.